The demographic records of 2008 show more than 64 million people living in the French Republic. Out of the total population, more than 61 million live in the metropolitan areas of the country, while the rest are resident at overseas departments and territories. In the beginning of the twentieth century, the population in France was very low compared to other European countries. There was a sharp increase in population after Read More ...
Taking a golf break in the country of France was never easy. With the popularity of Euro star rising day by day, Paris is just at a distance of two hours (by train) from center of ‘London’. This capital of France is encompassed with several charms. Due to this, most of the golf enthusiasts would hate to trade attractions of city for country during pursuing golf break in this European Read More ...
Avignon is one of the most lively and attractive cities in France, it is the financial and organizational capital of the Provence and Camargue. Avignon is considered as one of the oldest city of France and it is gifted with the natural beauty of architectural and imaginative heritage. The most interesting thing about Avignon is its gothic ensembles all around Europe. Due to its theater festivel Avignon is famous worldwide. Read More ...
Fashion designs in France have always been looked upon in the form of benchmark for the fashion standards all over the world since ages. The notable French fashion goes on to inspire designs across the fashion industry and have also earned a unique distinction for Paris as ‘World’s Fashion Capital’. Fashion industry had made beeline to this country under tutelage of the designers like Balmain, Pierre Cardin, Dior, Givenchy and Read More ...
Dijon Dijon can be referred to as Burgundy’s capital. It’s located in center of department of Cote d’Or in France’s eastern part, with the population of >200000. The ancient name of Dijon is ‘Castrum Kelly’. It had been a home to Burgundy’s Dukes, such as Philippe le Bon, Charles le Temeraire, and Jean sans Peur. Dijon is amongst Europe’s finest cities in terms of sciences and arts. Like other French Read More ...
Beginning of the French Revolution In the year 1789, the French Revolution began with a private meeting of the States Generals. On 14th of July 1789, Bastille was under attack and in October, the Royal Family and Louis XVI were transferred to Paris from Versailles. On October 1791 till September 1792, a Legislative Assembly met in the face of the progress of the allied armies of Sardinia, Prussia, Holland and Read More ...
France makes use of ‘Civil Legal’ system, i.e. the law arises preliminarily from the written statutes. Laws are not made by judges. They just interpret them, even though amount of interpretation of judge in some areas equates it to the case law. Essential principles of ‘Rule of Law’ had been laid in Napoleonic Code. As per principles of ‘Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizen’, the law must Read More ...
The Eiffel Tower is a tower made up of iron and built on Champ de Mars, alongside the Siene River. It’s located at Paris. This tower has been France’s global icon and sis amongst world’s most recognizable structures. It’s named after the designer, Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel Tower hold the credit of being France’s tallest building. Around 200000000 people are reported to have visited this tower since the year 1889, i.e. Read More ...
Overview Brittany or Breton as it is pronounced is said to be an independent province of France. Generally, Brittany is a cultural center of France which corresponds to the independent duchy and old province of France. Brittany was also popularly known as Lesser Britain. Previously, Brittany was divided into two regions of France where 80 percent became Bretagne while the remaining 20 percent was known to be Brittany. This province Read More ...
France remains one of the most visited countries in the world, due in part to it’s long and enthralling history and it’s present position as a cultural leader amongst nations. Another reason for France’s popularity is that it has a number of breathtaking rural areas which not only offer visitors the peace and quiet they crave, but also allows visitors to get a real sense of what life in France Read More ...
