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1 day ago · France is among the globe’s oldest nations, the product of an alliance of duchies and principalities under a single ruler in the Middle Ages. Today, as in that era, central authority is vested in the state, even though a measure of autonomy has been granted to the country’s régions in recent decades. The French people look to the state as ...
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Languages. French is the national language, spoken and...
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Cultural life. For much of its history, France has played a...
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History of France Gaul Geographic-historical scope. Gaul, in...
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France lies near the western end of the great Eurasian...
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Midi-Pyrenees, former region of France. As a region, it...
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France - Religion, Catholicism, Secularism: About...
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France - Resources, Power, Economy: Compared with its...
- Revolution, Monarchy, Equality
France - Revolution, Monarchy, Equality: In an immediate...
- World War I
France - WWI, Battlefields, Armistice: Before a change in...
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France - Art, Cuisine, History: Paris after World War II...
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2 days ago · Hunspach (Alsace) It seems that this Alsatian village has everything to please. It already had the label of the Most Beautiful Villages of France and was elected "Favourite Village of the French" 2020 last July. Located in the Bas-Rhin, Hunspach thus becomes the first village in this department to win this distinction, and the third village in ...
3 days ago · Paris, city and capital of France, located along the Seine River, in the north-central part of the country. Paris is one of the world’s most important and attractive cities, famed for its gastronomy, haute couture, painting, literature, and intellectual community.
3 days ago · San Vicente de la Barquera – the old town has preserved the walls along with the castle. Santander – the old town had medieval defensive walls. A stretch of wall alongside Calle de Cadiz is all that remains. Santiago de Compostela – only a gate (Arco de Mazarelos) remains.
2 days ago · Explore charming small towns in France, from picturesque villages to hidden gems, for a unique and authentic experience of French culture and beauty.
4 days ago · To this day, Nice is one of my favourite cities on the French Riviera, and here are my suggestions for ten (10) must-see places to visit while you are there. 1. Food Markets. The market days in Nice are Tuesday to Sunday. While there are several markets in Nice, the two (2) most famous and exciting are the Cours Saleya market in the Old Town ...
3 days ago · From 3 May 2021, travel restrictions will be lifted, allowing travellers to visit France's most beautiful villages for a holiday or a weekend. A guided tour of charming towns with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants in the Ile-de-France region.
