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In French, left is 'gauche' and right is 'droite'. These are two of the most useful words you can know when visiting Fra...
Read more →School is compulsory in France from the age of three. French children start at 'la maternelle', a nursery school, and st...
Read more →Philosophy is a compulsory school subject in France for all students in their final year of secondary school. This is un...
Read more →France hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1998 and won it for the first time, beating Brazil 3-0 in the final. The French nati...
Read more →The accordion, known in French as 'l'accordéon', is closely associated with French music and culture. The sound of the a...
Read more →The Louvre in Paris is the most visited art museum in the world. It is home to thousands of works of art including the M...
Read more →Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world. Paris Fashion Week is held twice a year and attracts designers, model...
Read more →The Bon Marché in Paris, which opened in 1852, is widely regarded as the world's first modern department store. France a...
Read more →France uses the euro, which replaced the French franc in 2002. Before the franc, France used many different regional cur...
Read more →France has a highly regarded healthcare system. All residents are entitled to subsidised medical treatment, and the Fren...
Read more →The Tour de France is one of the most famous sporting events in the world. The cycling race has been held every year sin...
Read more →French cuisine is recognised by UNESCO as part of the world's cultural heritage. The traditional French approach to food...
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