The City of Love and the Eiffel Tower are probably the first things that come to mind at the mention of France. But besides this, there are many other things that deserve attention. There are too many of them, so it is difficult to list briefly what France is famous for. This is a country with rich literature, ancient heritage and beautiful landscapes. It is considered the country of Voltaire, here they speak the language of Moliere. Everyone who comes here can visit the famous sights of France, which are associated with its history. This is a country of grace and elegance that never ceases to amaze.
What is France famous for? This will be briefly described in the article.
Paris
This is perhaps the most famous city in France and one of the most visited by tourists. The population of Paris is about two and a half million people. More than 12 million people live in the city and its suburbs. There are a large number of attractions, as well as various interesting events. The number of tourists in Paris is so great that it is recommended to tourists in advance to book hotels and plan visits to museums and everything that France and its capital are famous for.
Marseilles
Marseille is the second largest and most famous city in terms of population. The population is about 850, 000 people (about one and a half million people, along with the suburbs). It is located in the southeastern part of the country, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Near it on the seashore there are many beaches and resort villages. The city itself has numerous museums and art galleries. Most of Marseille's sights (as well as shopping centers) are located in areas 1, 2, 6 and 7. From what France is famous for, it is worth looking at the Old Port or Vieux Port; Hôtel de ville de Marseille (town hall) is a Baroque building dating back to the 17th century.
Lille
Lille is the fourth largest country in terms of population. The city is located in the north of France, near the border with Belgium. It is the center of the textile industry. The population of the city is approximately 227, 000 people (with suburbs - more than 1 million people). There is a lot of what France is famous for: you should definitely see the Cathedral of Lille (Notre Dame de la Treille) - the Roman Catholic Church and the national monument; Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille - a municipal museum dedicated to the fine arts, modern and ancient; Jardin botanique de la Faculté de Pharmacie - botanical garden.
Bordeaux
The city is located in the south-west of France, near the Atlantic coast, on the banks of the Garonne River. It is sometimes called the "city of art and history." Here are 362 monuments and buildings dating back to Roman times. The historical part of the city is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble of the XVIII century.
Bordeaux is an important world center for the wine industry. One of the most famous wine exhibitions is held here - Vinexpo.
Lyon
The city is the third largest and number of inhabitants. Its population is about 506, 000 people. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city has historical sites (Roman amphitheater and monuments of medieval architecture). Lyon is also known for the fact that it was here that the Lumiere brothers invented the cinema.
The Museum of Fine Arts is the main museum of the city and one of the largest art galleries in the country.
Strasbourg
This is one of the most famous cities in France, it is considered special. It can in a certain sense be considered the center of Europe. For example, there are the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights. It itself is located near the border between France and Germany.
The city has many medieval architectural monuments. The central part of Strasbourg is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Strasbourg Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic art and one of the architectural attractions of the city.
Nice
It is one of the most visited cities on the French Riviera. It is the second most popular tourist city in France. Nice was founded in the middle of the 4th century BC.
Promenade de Angle (La Prom) is a promenade along the Mediterranean Sea in Nice. It can be considered the main street of the city (especially for tourists).
The local carnival is one of the largest events of this kind in the world (along with Brazilian and Venetian). It is held annually in February. His most striking events are the Flower Parades (“Clash of Flowers”) and the Parade of Lights (Saturdays and Tuesdays).
Cannes
Another very popular city of the French Riviera. Its history goes back more than two thousand years. The city became famous at the end of the XIX century, when aristocrats from Great Britain began to build their houses here. Rich and famous people from other European countries began to arrive here later. The population of the city is a little over seventy thousand people.
Cannes hosts world famous events:
- Cannes Film Festival - Held annually, usually in May.
- Cannes International Festival of Advertising and Related Areas (June).
- Cannes Yacht Festival (September).
France and the French
Each country in the world has its own history and heritage, rich and filled with many legends and stories. And each story, in turn, has its own long list of personalities who helped turn an ordinary event into an important historical episode for the country. The list of famous personalities in France is very long, starting with the monarchs who ruled the French throne, and ending with influential philosophers, scientists and literary figures who left their indelible mark on the history of France. The country was home to some world leaders and pioneers who became the first in their respective fields. Louis Pasteur, Blaise Pascal, Rene Descartes, Joan of Arc, Louis XIV, Napoleon, Victor Hugo, Gustav Eiffel, Marie Curie, Coco Chanel - they all called France their home. And the list does not end here. There are many more historical figures from France. Moreover, their contribution influenced not only the country, but also the world as a whole.
Taste of France
This country is the largest wine producer in the world, its ancient history of winemaking began more than 2500 years ago. Over the years, some estates have become a legend.
70 percent of the most popular and famous French wines are luxury Bordeaux, mostly Grand Cru Classes from the Medoc region.
The most popular not only in the country, but also to the extent of red varieties include:
- Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac.
- Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac.
- Château Margaux.
- Château Latour Pauillac.
- Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan.
- Pétrus Pomerol, Château Cheval Blanc Saint Émilion.
- Château d'Yquem Sauternes.
The most famous wine in France is champagne, which wine lovers around the world adore. But few people know that the French drink 53% of all sparkling wine produced here themselves.
In 2014, the French drank more than 162 million bottles of champagne - almost three bottles per person. The remaining seven billion people on Earth had to split the remaining 145 million bottles for export.
Popular white varieties include the famous sweet wine Botrytis Château d'Yquem Sauternes, as well as wine from the Rhone Valley E. Guigal Côtes Du Rhône Blanc.
Wine is also on the list of what France is famous for. Many of its very famous varieties are made in regions such as the Loire, Burgundy, Alsace, Languedoc-Roussillon or Beaujolais.
Notre Dame Cathedral
This historical monument is without a doubt one of the most beautiful buildings in Paris. Its construction began in 1163, but took more than two centuries. This Gothic masterpiece is a symbol of Paris, one of the most famous places in France. He, like the cathedral in Reims, belongs to the most famous churches of this country. These walls were seen by French kings and Napoleon I, ceremonies were held here after the deaths of French presidents Charles de Gaulle, George Pompidou and Francois Mitterrand. This archbishop's cathedral is also known for its appearance in Victor Hugo's novel Notre Dame de Paris, published in 1831.
Triumphal Arch
She is one of the many attractions of the city.
Its construction under the leadership of Napoleon I in honor of the celebration of his military victories began in 1806 and ended in 1836. It is located in the center of Charles de Gaulle Square in the eighth quarter of Paris, near the Champs Elysees.
Now here is the grave of an unknown soldier who died in the First World War, and eternal flame burns. Every year on November 11, a memorial ceremony takes place here.
Pantheon
This architectural and historical monument is located in the Latin Quarter of Paris and is an integral part of what France is famous for. In the 18th century it was planned that the Pantheon would serve as a church, but now this impressive monument is designed to honor the memory of those who left their mark on the history of France. Jean Moulin, Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Emil Zola and Jean Jaurès found their last refuge in the Pantheon.
Palace of versailles
This symbol of fame, France’s most famous castle with 700 rooms, is the largest in the world. Built at the beginning of the 17th century on the orders of King Louis XIV, better known as the Sun King, Versailles Palace was used as the main residence of the kings of France before the revolution. Built in the Baroque style, it served as a source of inspiration for the further construction of castles in the XVII and XVIII centuries. But since the 19th century, it has been used as a museum, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Basilica of Saint-Denis
This is a Gothic church located in the center of Saint-Denis, five kilometers from Paris. Since its construction in the XII century, it acted as a necropolis of the French crowned persons. Now there are forty-three kings, thirty-two queens, and ten servants of the monarchs. Here you can find out about all the royal families that have ever ruled France.
Chateau de Malmaison
This country estate in Ruel-Malmaison was the main residence of Napoleon I, the "Emperor of the French", and his wife Josephine. Before the castle became their main residence, it was a residence and a literary salon owned by Madame du Moli, where artists such as Friedrich Melchior Grimm and Bernardin de Saint-Pierre came.
Since 1903, this historical monument is the property of the French state, and in 1905 it was transformed into a museum.
