France
Personal Opinion
Why we choose this county?
The importance of this country?
Questionnaire
- Where is France?
- Mention at least 3 important symbols.
- Mention at least 3 words in french.
- Was France part of Gallia?
- What is the name of the hymn?
- When was the Bastille Day?
Traditions
Drinks
Food
Tahitian Raw Fish:
- Very fresh, the fish is cut into very small strips and is then left to marinate with lime, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. It is served covered with coconut milk or sprinkled with grated coconut.
Shellfish and Fish Stew
- The authentic version of this dish, originating from Marseille, was originally a fisherman's dish, cooked upon arriving home after a day's catch using the fish and shellfish that were not chosen to be sold on the market. Internationally renowned, the luscious reputation of the ‘Bouillabaisse' is protected by a charter that was created in 1980, which gives precise details of the dish's ingredients and how it should be prepared.
Quiche Lorraine
- Originating from a province that is well-known for its pastries, this tart deliciously combines the crusty and the creamy. A good short crust pastry is first placed in a pie dish and then garnished with finely sliced bacon and grated Gruyere cheese, which is then covered with eggs whisked together with crème fraiche, seasoned with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Cheese
350 to 400 types of cheese
A Rum-Based Punch
Three typical ingredients: cane sugar syrup and quarters of lime, crushed together at the bottom of a glass before pouring in some of Martinique's famous rum.
Treats
Samosas
Their crusty outer pastry conceals a flavoursome stuffing, composed of various meats, fish, cheese or vegetables, which is wrapped in sheets of rice or flour pastry. After being fried in oil, they are served as a starter or an aperitif, as amuse-bouches.
Croissant du chocolat
Macarons
Holy Week
Palm Sunday (the celebration of Jesus' solemn entrance into Jerusalem), Holy Thursday (the celebration of Jesus' Last Supper commemorating the institution of the Holy Eucharist and Sacrament of the Priesthood) and Good Friday (the celebration of the Passion of Christ and his death on the cross) ends with the Easter Vigil (or Paschal Vigil), between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter Day (Christ's victory over death). Easter Sunday is the day of Christ's Resurrection. The date changes from year to year, but always occurs between 22 March and 25 April.
The Easter Bells
From Holy Thursday to Holy Saturday, bells are condemned to silence as a sign of mourning. It isn't until the end of the Easter Vigil that they ring out the Gloria to announce the joy of the Resurrection of Christ, and then peal out on Easter Sunday. According to legend, coming back from Rome to announce the good news, the bells returned filled with chocolate eggs which they dropped into the gardens and fields for the children.
Christian tradition turned Easter Monday into a bank holiday, specially reserved for children who, first thing in the morning, go on an Easter egg hunt.
Culture
PEOPLE
Introduction
Content
France
- Tours
- Museums
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Travel Experiences
- How to arrrive?
- Food, Drinks and Treats
Flag, Hymn
Symbols
Language
- Basic Words
Weather
History
- Traditions
- Culture
- Music
- Security
- People
Attractions
- Sightseeing
SECURITY
From an institutional point of view, French social security is made up of diverse organismes collectively referred to as La Sécu, an abbreviation of Sécurité Sociale.
The music of France reflects a diverse array of styles. In the field of classical music, France has produced a number of legendary romantic composers, while folk and popular music have seen the rise of the chanson and cabaret style. The earliest known sound recording device in the world. France is also the 5th largest market by value in the world, and its music industry has produced many internationally renowned artists, especially in the nouvelle chanson and electronic music.
Since 1947, the Fête du Travail, on 1st May, has been a paid public holiday in France. It is a legal requirement that on this day, all employees are entitled to a paid holiday. Traditionally a day on which trade unions protest in large cities, it is also la fête du muguet (Lily-of-the-Valley Day), on which it is customary to exchange lily-of-the-valley flowers for good luck.
- All Saints Day
- Christmas
- Religion Festivities
The 8th of May marks the anniversary of the end of Second World War in Western Europe.
Bibliography
History
Marisol Hernández Gómez
Rogelio Meza Duarte
Estefania Rivera López
- http://www.france.fr/en/museums/monuments-museums-and-natural-sites-not-be-missed-during-break-france.html
- http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/History/DF_history.shtml
- Today, the term metropolitan France refers to the mainland departments and CORSICA, a large island located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Italy that has been a part of France since 1768.
On July 14of 1789 was the beginning of the French Independence; that day France paint the skies red, white and blue.
The Bastille Day
In ancient times France was part of the Celtic territory known as Gaul or Gallia. Its present name is derived from the Latin Francia, meaning "country of the Franks," .
- France has six overseas departments: FRENCH GUIANA in South America; GUADELOUPE and MARTINIQUE in the West Indies; MAYOTTE, an island formerly part of the Comoros, located in the Indian Ocean; REUNION, an island in the Indian Ocean; and SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON, islands off the east coast of Canada. In addition,
- With the Estates General, summoned in spring 1789, becoming The National Constituent Assembly, and Paris experiencing unrest, the direct cause of this initial uprising of the people of Paris was the dismissal of Necker, a popular Minister, by Louis XVI. On the morning of 14th July, the people of Paris took weapons from les Invalides (L'Hôtel national des Invalides, the National Residence of the Invalids) and headed towards the old royal fortress of Bastille. It was seized following bloody gunfire, and the prisoners released. The King quickly surrendered: he reinstated Necker and acknowledged new Parisian leaders: Mayor Bailly and Commander of the National Guard.
Since the 17th century, France has played a major role in European and world events. In the 20th century, It has experienced numerous crises, including the devastation of two world wars, political and social damages, and the loss of a large empire in Indochina, Algeria, and West and Equatorial Africa. It has, however, survived and emerged from the ruins of World War II to become an important world supplier of agricultural and industrial products and a major partner in the EUROPEAN COMMUNITY.
France is an independent nation in Western Europe and the center of a large overseas administration. It is the third-largest European nation (after Russia and Ukraine).
La France
- France is situated on the south of England, the north of Spain, the east of Suede and Germany and the west of the Atlantic Ocean.
- The capital of France is Paris
- It has 54,400km2 and it is 17 times smaller than the USA and 13 times big than Suede.
- France is also called the hexagon because it has that geometrical form.
- France had about 58 people in 2005 and 8,5 millions lived in Paris.
Traveling
French Symbols
- The Marseillaise is the patriotic hymn of the French Revolution, officially adopted by France as its national anthem in 1879.
- During the night of 25-26 April 1792, Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, composed a war song to instil courage and bravery in the hearts of French troops in their war with Austria.
Travel experiences
- The first illustration of a woman with a Phrygian cap.
- Appeared during the French Revolution.
- It was a very common forename in the 18th century.
- It was a symbol of liberty, and was worn by freed slaves in Greece and Rome, also worn by sailors and galley slaves in the Mediterranean and by the revolutionaries.
How to arrive?
The "tricolour" flag is an emblem of the Fifth Republic. It had its origins in the union,at the time of the French Revolution.
- White for the King
- Red and Blue for the City of Paris
During the Revolution of 1848, the provisional Government adopted the "tricoloure," but the people on the barricades brandished a red flag to signal their revolt.
The constitutions of 1946 and 1958 (article 2) instituted the "blue, white and red" flag as the national emblem of the Republic.
The slogan “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” stems from the French Revolution: it appeared in public debate before the proclamation of the First Republic as of 1790.
When the euro was launched on 1 January 1999, it became the new official currency of 11 Member States, replacing the old national currencies , since then, the euro has been circulating in physical form, as banknotes and coins.
- Is an unofficial national symbol of France as a nation, as opposed to Marianne representing France as a State, and its values: the Republic.
- France was the ancient Galia, a small village in Greece.
``Le coq´´ in french.
The main symbols of the Republic share the same revolutionary origins. This were born symbolically at the time of the French Revolution, representing a break from the Old Regime and its symbols. As for the cockerel, its association with French symbolism comes from the Latin Gallus, which means both cockerel and Gaul.
Fluer de Lys
You can travel by boat, cruise or plane.
Restaurants
Hotels
Hotel du Palais
Shangri-la Hotel
Hotel de la Cite
La Reserve Ramatuelle
Le Meurice
The Ritz-Carlton
- Epicure
- Pur' - Jean-Francois Rouquette
- Seb'on
- Il Etait Un Square
- Le Cinq
Attractions
Language
Tours
Weather
Different Types of Tours
They speak french.
France enjoys mild temperatures throughout the year: not too hot and not too cold.
In winter , there is plenty of snow for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy in mountainous areas.
In spring, temperatures quickly rise above 20°C in the south.
Summers are hot and peaceful, the sun shining across the whole country. There are temperatures to to suit everyone.
Autumn marks the return of the rain.
Basics...
- Depends on your preference.
- Cultural
- Activities
- Gastronomic
- Relax
Museums
The museum of Army and Weapons
Curie Museum
Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
The Louvre
Natural History Museum
Museum-Aquarium of Nancy
Ils
Elles
Pronouns
Je
Tu
Il
Elle
Nous
Vous
Good Afternoon... Bon après-midi
Good Night... Bonne Nuit
Welcome... Bienvenue
Verb to be... ÊTRE
How are you?.. Comment allez-vous?
Good... Bon, bien or je vais bien.
Thank you... Merci
Thank you very much... Merci beaucoup
Please... S´il vous plaît
Excuse me... Excusez-moi
May I come in?... Je puex passer?
Come in... Entrez
Yes.. Oui
No... Non
Hello... Bonjour
Good Bye... Au revoir
See you later.. A plus tard