Did you know, the name of France in English is France and comes from the word Franks, meaning “freedom”.
France is one of the world’s top tourist destinations with a lot of interesting things about culture and cuisine that you may not know.
“Freedom, justice, solidarity” is the national motto of France.
Baguette is a street food that is loved by many people. It is also known as the “addictive French stick”.
Nowadays, many photos taken with a mobile phone are just as beautiful as those taken from a camera.
The 2014 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to French writer Patrick Modiano. This is the country’s 15th Christmas Literature Prize.
And they became a feature of this country.
In which Camembert cheese is known as the cheese king of France.
French cuisine has always been highly regarded around the world, so it’s not surprising that there are so many books on French cuisine.
This cake is extremely popular and loved in France. A croissant and a cup of coffee are many people’s favorite breakfasts.
Because of this special shape, France has borders with many countries such as Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra and Spain.
Thus, the area of France is almost 20% of the area of the European Union.
A series of tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre museum, and beautiful beaches are the reasons why so many tourists come to France.
The beautiful beaches of France always attract a lot of tourists.
French was the main language in England for about 300 years from 1066 to 1362. However, in reality, only the aristocracy in England spoke French, while the vast majority of the population still used ordinary English.
This toasted bread is simple to make, yet very nutritious and delicious.
This is also the largest bicycle race in the world.
This is to protect the emblem of Paris from rust.
It was a surprise to learn that the famous plaid dress of Scottish men originated in France.
In the current collection of the Louvre museum, there are some of the most famous works of art history, such as the Statue of Venus, the Mona Lisa painting…
This image is romantic but it is banned in France.
The French prepare a lot of dishes from snails, including snails with garlic butter.
Marry the dead. This may sound a bit ridiculous, but according to French law, you can actually marry someone who is dead. Provided that you can prove that the deceased intended to marry you while alive, and that you receive the approval of the President of France.
Owns the highest mountain in Europe. Mont Blanc mountain range with a height of 4,810m is considered the roof of Europe. There are two ways to get to the top of the mountain that you can choose from. If you are adventurous then you can climb the mountain on your own and will have to overcome a challenging time of 10 to 12 hours. If you want to leisurely enjoy the splendor of Mont Blanc, just spend 20 minutes on the cable car, which will take you straight to the top of the Aiguille du Midi mountain in this mountain range.
Home to the world’s first animal cemetery. The law prohibiting the burying and indiscriminate disposal of animal carcasses in 1899 was the cause of the creation of the world’s first animal cemetery. The people who built this burial ground are journalist Marguerite Durant and lawyer Georges Harmois. This place is not only the final resting place of dogs and cats, but also many other animals.
Waste food is not allowed to be destroyed. France was the first country in the world to ban supermarkets from discarding or destroying unsold food. Starting February 2016, stores must donate food backlogs to food banks or charities. This not only solves the problem of food backlog, but also helps many others.