{"id":226757,"date":"2023-03-06T15:54:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T14:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/?p=226757"},"modified":"2023-09-12T14:04:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T12:04:03","slug":"france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/","title":{"rendered":"France Uncovered: 14 Tidbits About the City of Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; 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for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e04b1d1748e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e04b1d1748e\" checked aria-label=\"Alternar\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#About_France\" >About France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Capital_City\" >Capital City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Head_of_State\" >Head of State<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Government\" >Government<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Languages\" >Language(s)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Religion\" >Religion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Currency\" >Currency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Population\" >Population<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#National_Holiday\" >National Holiday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Area\" >Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Life_Expectancy\" >Life Expectancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Location\" >Location<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#13_Regions_in_France\" >13 Regions in France<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#History\" >History<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#French_Flag\" >French Flag<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/suitcaseinspain.com\/es\/france-uncovered-14-tidbits-about-the-city-of-love\/#Iconic_Food_by_Region\" >Iconic Food by Region<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row 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France, a country known for its romantic ambiance, art, and culinary excellence, beckons you to explore its rich history and vibrant culture. With French as its official language and the Euro (\u20ac) as its currency, France invites you to discover its iconic landmarks, delectable cuisine, and world-class art.<\/p>\n<p>France&#8217;s landscapes are as diverse as its regions, from the picturesque villages of Provence to the glamorous beaches of the French Riviera. Explore the architectural wonders of Paris, indulge in fine wine in Bordeaux, and stroll through the charming streets of Alsace.<\/p>\n<p>French cuisine is a true delight for food enthusiasts. Savor croissants and caf\u00e9 au lait in a Parisian caf\u00e9, indulge in escargot and coq au vin in a cozy bistro, and sample exquisite cheeses in a local market.<\/p>\n<p>France&#8217;s history comes alive through its ch\u00e2teaux, cathedrals, and museums. Visit the Palace of Versailles, the Gothic masterpiece of Chartres Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa.<\/p>\n<p>France&#8217;s vibrant culture includes the world of fashion, cinema, and the enchanting sounds of the accordion. Experience the elegance of haute couture in Paris, attend a film festival in Cannes, and dance to the tunes of French chanson.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare to be captivated by France&#8217;s timeless beauty, from the romantic streets of Paris to the lavender fields of Provence. France&#8217;s artistry and savoir-faire will enchant your senses.<\/p>\n<p>So grab a croissant, put on your beret, and get ready to experience the chic and stylish country that is France!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_City\"><\/span>Capital City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paris ( \u00cele-de-France region)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currency\"><\/span>Currency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Euro \u20ac<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Population\"><\/span>Population<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>68,521,974 (2023 est.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>note:<\/strong>\u00a0the above figure is for metropolitan France and five overseas regions; the metropolitan France population is 62,814,233<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Holiday\"><\/span>National Holiday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>14 July (1789) Bastille Day<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Area\"><\/span>Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>643,801 sq km ; 551,500 sq km (metropolitan France) 12 time zones<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; 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height: 24px;\">Lyon<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Lyon, Grenoble, Annecy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Bourgogne-Franche-Comt\u00e9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Dijon<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Dijon, Besan\u00e7on, Auxerre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Brittany (Bretagne)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Rennes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Rennes, Saint-Malo, Quimper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Centre-Val de Loire<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Orl\u00e9ans<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orl\u00e9ans, Tours, Chartres<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Corsica (Corse)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Ajaccio<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Grand Est<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Strasbourg<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Strasbourg, Colmar, Reims<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Hauts-de-France<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Lille<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Lille, Amiens, Arras<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">\u00cele-de-France<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Paris<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Paris, Versailles, Fontainebleau<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Normandy (Normandie)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Rouen<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Rouen, Caen, Le Havre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Nouvelle-Aquitaine<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Bordeaux<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Biarritz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Occitanie<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Toulouse<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Toulouse, Montpellier, Carcassonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Pays de la Loire<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Nantes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Nantes, Angers, Le Mans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.4735%; height: 24px;\">Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur (PACA)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5176%; height: 24px;\">Marseille<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 38.4052%; height: 24px;\">Marseille, Nice, Cannes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History\"><\/span>History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The history of France begins around 50,000 BCE, when prehistoric humans first settled in what is now France. Over the centuries, the area was inhabited by various Celtic and Germanic tribes, and then by the Roman Empire from the 2nd century BCE until the 5th century CE.<\/p>\n<p>In the Middle Ages, France was ruled by various feudal lords and later by powerful monarchs such as Charlemagne, who united much of Europe under his rule in the 9th century. The monarchy reached its peak during the reigns of Louis XIV and his successors in the 17th and 18th centuries, but France also experienced a series of revolutions and wars during this time, including the French Revolution in 1789.<\/p>\n<p>The French Revolution marked a major turning point in French history, as it led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the First French Republic. This was followed by a period of instability, as France experienced a series of political upheavals and wars both within its borders and with other European nations.<\/p>\n<p>In the 19th and early 20th centuries, France experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity, with the country becoming a major industrial and colonial power. However, this was followed by two devastating world wars in the 20th century, which left much of France in ruins and had a profound impact on French society and culture.<\/p>\n<p>After World War II, France became a leading member of the European Union and worked to rebuild its economy and infrastructure. Today, France is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and contributions to art, literature, philosophy, and science. 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