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Explore France
The official name of France is French Republic and is the country of North Western Europe. France is historically and culturally among the most important nations in the world. France also includes overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, making it the largest exclusive economic zones in the world.
Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxemburg to the north, Italy to the south east, Switzerland to the east, Germany to the north east, Andorra and Spain to the south and maritime border with United Kingdom.
Famous Destinations in France:
- Paris
- Bordeaux
- Nice
- Marseille
- Strasbourg
- Lyon
- Mont Saint-Michel
- Cannes
- Chamonix
- Colmar
- Avignon
- Toulouse
- Carcassonne
- Lille
- Annecy
- Biarritz
- Nantes
- Saint-Mal
- Rouen
- Tours
- Reims
- La Rochelle
- Honfleur
- Dijon
French Currency is Euro.
Then France is also famous for its best Cuisine in the world with numerous renowned Chefs, locals being refined and great eaters, and many fancy or simple restaurants, bistros, brasseries and other cafes and in France eating has become a way of life and is entirely part of French Culture. The famous French food and dishes are;
Frog’s Legs, Escargots Butter Snails, Duck liver pate, Soft-Boiled Eggs, Scallops au Gratin, Oysters, French Cheese and Cold cut platter, Rooster in wine, Steak and French Fries, Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Tartar Steak, Pan Fried Sole, Omelet, Ratatouille, Ham and butter Sandwich, Breton Buckwheat Crepe, Nicoise salad, Croque-Monsieur, Beef Bourguignon, Cassoulet, Onion Soup, Veal Stew, Basque Chicken, Raclette, and more.
French Traditions and Culture:
- The motto of French is “Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity” and this reflects in the values of French society. French also value style and sophistication, and take pride in the beauty and artistry of their country.
- Family is highly valued in French culture and hence mealtimes are often shared with family, and extended family gatherings and meals are common over every weekend.
- French fashion is Paris and it is regared as the fashion capital of the world. France is home to famous brands such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel. France is also major influencer in fashion beginning with Louis XIV in the 1600s. and France is known for its Luxury goods throughout the Europe.
- French Arts and Media are deeply appreciated in French traditions. Main hobbies of French people is craftsmanship like; Literature, Painting and cinema are historically significant around the world and Les Miserables such as Monet is one of the most recognizable in the world.
As an international student, you can enjoy the advantages of living in the France with high quality education, affordable tuition fees, cultural immersion and after all France is the central location for exploring Europe, and you can also meet people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
