Basic information about France

France

France

The origin and location of the country

• The name "France" comes from the Latin word "Francia" which means "land of the Franks“
• France located in the Western part of Europe. Areais the first among Western countries.

Cities Of France

• The country's capital is Paris, located on the river Seine. The city arose on ancient Isle Cité. Major cities are: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux.

French cuisine

• French cuisine is considered one of the finest in the world. Wine, cheese, croissants have become her trademark

The Culture Of France

• France plays an important role in the events of the world culture: cinema, artists - Impressionists, fashion, architecture, literature.

Writers French

• French literature and poetry flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The 18th century saw the works of such writers as Voltaire, Denis Diderot, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Charles Perrault etc.

Writers French

• The 19th century saw such great writers as Balzac, Maupassant, Zola, Verne, Dumas.

Sport

• Popular sports are: football, Rugby, Cycling , basketball and handball. The Stade de France in Paris is the largest stadium in France.

Tourist attraction Paris

le louvre

• The Louvre in Paris is one of the most famous and most visited art museums in the world. The collection of the Louvre contains nearly 35,000 exhibits, which are 60 000 square metres.

Tour Eiffel.

• Eiffel tower — the most recognizable architectural landmark of Paris, world famous as a symbol of France, named after its designer Gustave Eiffel and is a place of pilgrimage for tourists. The designer himself called it simply — the 300-meter tower.

Arc de Triomphe

• Arc de Triomphe —monument at the place Charles de Gaulle, built in 1806-1836 by the architect Jean Gangrena by order of Napoleon to commemorate the victories of his Grand army.

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