General information

France is a state in Western Europe. The political system is a republic.

Geographical position, nature

France is the most visited country on the European continent, with 60 million tourists a year. After Russia, it is the largest European country. In the west and north it is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel, in the south by the Mediterranean Sea. The island of Corsica belongs to the French territory. In addition, France owns overseas departments: the Reunion Islands and Martinique, French Guiana, Guadeloupe. Each province of France (there are 22 in total) is completely different from one another in its architecture and nature, customs and traditions, but they all have style, color and taste. The most famous are Brittany, Normandy, Gascony, Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace, Provence.

Capital, largest cities

The capital is Paris. Big cities: Rouen, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille, Nice, Strasbourg, Lyon, Lille, Nantes, Lyon.

Weather and Climate

Four types of climate: oceanic (in the west), Mediterranean (in the south) and continental (in the center and east). There is never a real winter in Paris: it rarely snows, it rains. In summer it is warm everywhere, especially in July and August - from + 20C to + 30C.

Population

The population of the country is about 60 million people. The main part of the population is French, but about a quarter of the indigenous population are foreigners born and settled in France.

The official language is French. German is spoken in some areas, and local dialects are also spoken.

The dominant religion in France is Christianity (Catholics - ~ 45 million people). The second religion in terms of the number of followers is Islam (~ 4 million people). Protestants ~800 thousand people. Jews - ~ 650 thousand people

Holidays and weekends

1st of January - New Year.
Monday of Easter week.
May 1 - Labor Day
May 8 - Victory Day 1945
June 1 - Ascension of the Lord.
Beginning of June - the Second day of Trinity.
July 14 - Bastille Day ( National holiday).
August 15 - Assumption of the Virgin.
November 1 - All Saints Day.
November 11 - Armistice Day 1918
December 25 - Christmas.

French cuisine is known as one of the most refined and varied in the world. gourmets have a wide choice of restaurants for all tastes and numerous cafes. Breakfast in France is quite simple, consisting of coffee, tea or chocolate and a croissant. Lunch is extended in time from 12 to 14 hours. Dinner - between 19 and 21 hours - is varied, but soup or oysters are often served instead of snacks. An aperitif is served almost before every meal. Favorite French dessert - cheese. Drinking cheese with juice or Coca-Cola is considered indecent in France. Cheese is served with red wine. Great wines are categorized as "Grand Cru", "Premier Cru" and the unofficial category "Cru Bourgeois". The best wines have "Appellation controlee" on the label, which means "Controlled Designations of Origin". The cost of wine in France corresponds to the quality: the more expensive, the better. The best prices in large supermarkets, but there is a limited selection of wines High Quality.

Transport

Network highways in France, the densest and longest in the world. The railway network is 31,852 km. ways. The French high-speed train TGV holds the first place in the world in terms of speed. He moves on special lines railway 1281 km long. There is a metro network. Taxi (payment by meter). To rent a car, you need an international driver's license and a credit card. Renting a car to use in Paris is not recommended as traffic conditions in the city are very difficult.

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customs control

Duty-free imported: a block of cigarettes or 50 cigars, or 250 g of tobacco. You can also spend two liters of dry wine or spirits with a strength of not more than 22 degrees, above 22 degrees - 1 liter maximum. Perfume - 50 g, toilet water - 250 ml, 0.5 kg of coffee, 100 g of tea, medicines - as needed.

Consulates and Embassies

France is without a doubt one of the most interesting countries not only in Europe, but all over the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that about 80 million tourists visit France annually, who are interested in local attractions, beach resorts on the Cote d'Azur, as well as upscale ski resorts. For each of these tourists, France is not only an “eternally cute image”, as the Russian poet Nikolai Gumilyov thought about this country, but also an amazing vacation.

Geography of France

France is located in Western Europe. To the north, the English Channel ("English Channel") separates France from Great Britain. France borders Spain and Andorra in the southwest, Switzerland and Italy in the southeast, and Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium in the northeast. In the West, the coast of France is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and in the south by the Mediterranean Sea.

France also includes 5 overseas territories (the islands of Guadeloupe, Mayotte, Martinique, Reunion, and Guiana in South America), as well as overseas communities (Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna, French polynesia), and overseas territories with special status (Clipperton, New Caledonia and the French Southern and Antarctic Territories).

total area France in Europe - 547,030 sq. km., including the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea. If we take into account the French overseas territories, then the area of ​​​​France is 674,843 square kilometers.

France's landscape is very diverse, ranging from the coastal plains in the north and west, to the Alps in the southeast, the Massif Central, and the Pyrenees in the southwest. The most high peak in France - Mont Blanc in the Alps (4,810 m).

Several large (Seine, Loire, Garron and Rhone) and hundreds of small rivers flow through France.

Approximately 27% of the territory of France is occupied by forests.

Capital

The capital of France is Paris, which is now home to more than 2.3 million people. According to archaeological finds, modern Paris a settlement of people (Celts) already existed in the 3rd century BC.

Official language

The official language in France is French, which belongs to the Romance group of the Indo-European language family.

Religion

About 65% of the population of France are Catholics, adherents of the Roman Catholic Church. However, only about 4.5% of French Catholics go to church every week (or more often).

In addition, about 4% of the French population are Muslims, and 3% are Protestants.

State structure of France

According to the Constitution of 1958, France is a parliamentary republic in which the head of state is the President.

The source of legislative power is the bicameral Parliament, consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate. The legislative powers of the Senate are limited, and the National Assembly has the final vote.

The main political parties in France are the Socialist Party and the Union for a Popular Movement.

Climate and weather

In general, the climate of France can be divided into three main climatic zones:

• Oceanic climate in the west;
• Mediterranean climate in the south and southeast (Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon and the island of Corsica);
• continental climate in central regions countries and in the east.

In the southeast of France, in the Alps, the climate is alpine. Winter in the mountains of France, including the Massif Central and the Pyrenees, is cold, often with heavy snowfalls.

Average air temperature in Paris:

• January - +3C
• February - +5С
• March - +9C
• April - +10С
• May - +15C
• June - +18С
• July - +19С
• August - +19C
• september - +17C
• october - +13C
• November - +7С
• December - +5С

Seas and oceans

The coast of France is washed by the Mediterranean Sea in the south, and the Atlantic Ocean in the west.

average temperature mediterranean sea near Nice (" Cote d'Azur»):

• January - +13C
• February - +12C
• March - +13С
• April - +14С
• May - +17C
• June - +20C
• July - +22С
• August - +22С
• september - +21C
• october - +18C
• November - +15С
• december - +14С

Rivers and lakes

On the European territory of France, there are 119 rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Most big rivers in France - Seine, Loire, Garron and Rhone.

Lakes in France are not very large, but very beautiful. The largest of them are Bourget, Egblett and Annecy.

History of France

People on the territory of modern France appeared 10 thousand years ago. Around the VI century BC. on the mediterranean coast France were formed colonies of the Phoenicians and the ancient Greeks. Later, the territory of modern France was settled by Celtic tribes. In the era ancient rome France was called Gaul. In the middle of the 1st century BC. Most of Gaul was conquered by Gaius Julius Caesar.

In the 5th century AD the Frankish tribes invaded France, which formed their empire in the 8th century (this was done by Charlemagne, who took the title of Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire).

In the X century, the Vikings began to raid the coast of France, gradually colonizing Normandy. From 987, the kings of France were from the Capetian family, and from 1328 - Valois.

During the Middle Ages, France waged constant wars with its neighbors, gradually expanding its territory. So, in 1337, the so-called. The "Hundred Years War" between France and England, as a result of which the British were expelled from French lands (only the port of Calais remained behind them). During the Hundred Years War, Joan of Arc became famous.

In the middle of the 16th century in France, under the influence of the Protestant Reformation, the teachings of John Calvin began to spread, which led to many years of civil war. The Edict of Nantes in 1598 granted French Protestants (Huguenots) equal rights with Catholics.

As a result of the French Revolution (1789-94), the monarchy was abolished in France and a republic was proclaimed. However, after some time, the dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte was established in France. Under Napoleon Bonaparte, France extended its power over almost all European countries. In 1815, after the defeat at Waterloo, the empire of Napoleon Bonaparte was liquidated.

In the 20th century, France took an active part in all two world wars, suffering millions of human losses in them. After the Second World War in 1946-1958 in France there was a so-called. "Fourth Republic", and in 1958, after the adoption of the Constitution, the "Fifth Republic" was established.

Now France is part of the NATO military bloc and is a member of the EU.

culture

The history of France has many hundreds of years, and therefore the French, of course, have a very rich culture, which had a great influence on the cultures of other peoples.

Thanks to France, the world received a large number of brilliant writers, artists, philosophers and scientists:

• Literature (Pierre Beaumarchais, Alexandre Dumas père, Anatole France, Victor Hugo, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Anne Golon, Jules Verne, and Georges Simenon);
• Art (Jean-Antoine Watteau, Delacroix, Degas, and Jean Paul Cezanne);
• Philosophy (Rene Descartes, Blaise Pascal, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu, Comte, Henri Bergson, Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre).

Every year France celebrates a wide variety of folk festivals and carnivals. The most popular carnival takes place every year in March, welcoming spring.

French Cuisine

The French have always been proud of their art of cooking. Now French cuisine is considered the most diverse and sophisticated in the world.

Each region of France has its own special culinary tradition. So, in the north-west of the country in Brittany pancakes with cider are popular, in Alsace (near the border with Germany) they often make “la choucroute” (stewed cabbage with pieces of sausage), in the Loire Valley they eat a special dish of fish Lotte (monk fish) , which is found only in the Loire River. Seafood dishes (mussels, clams, oysters, shrimp, squid) are very popular on the coast of France.

In some regions of France, exotic dishes are prepared for you and me - snails in garlic and oil, as well as frog legs in sauce.

France is famous for its wines. Winemaking in France dates back to around the 6th century BC. In the Middle Ages, French wines from Burgundy, Champagne and Bordeaux became known throughout Europe. Now wine is produced in almost every region of France.

Sights of France

A person who has been to France can probably talk for hours about its sights, because this country has a very rich history. The top ten attractions in France, in our opinion, include the following:

Cities and resorts

The biggest French cities– Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, Lyon, Bordeaux, and also Lille.

France is washed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. General coastline mainland France is 3,427 kilometers. On the southeastern coast of France (this is the Mediterranean Sea) is the famous "Côte d'Azur" (French Riviera), where tourists can relax on the popular beach resorts. The most famous of them are Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Hyères, Ile-du-Levent, and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

In winter, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to France to ski in the local ski resorts.

Top 10 best French ski resorts:

1. Brides-les-Bains (Bride Le Bains)
2. Argentière (Argentière)
3. Les Arcs (Les Arcs)
4. Meribel
5. Tignes (Tignes)
6. Saint Martin de Belleville
7. Paradiski (Paradiski)
8. Courchevel (Courchevel)
9. Alpe d "Huez (Alpe d'Huez)
10. Val d "Isère (Val d" Isère)

Souvenirs/Shopping

Tourists from France usually bring various souvenirs with the image eiffel tower. However, we advise you to buy scarves and ties, chocolate, coffee cups, lavender tea (made in Provence), Dijon mustard (there are 50 types of this mustard), French perfumes, French wine in France.

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France is one of the oldest countries in the world, which was formed, one might say, in the very center of Europe. Thanks to its such a favorable geographical position, in the entire history of its existence, it was able to absorb the traditions and customs of many peoples who lived on its territory, those races that conquered its lands, and those with whom it had friendly relations. In order to make this information more accessible and understandable to each reader, we will try to tell everything in order. We will use simple France will appear before us in its former appearance, which was characteristic of it in distant eras, and gradually we will reach our days.

prehistoric period

In those days when it flourished in the southern regions, more people lived in the northern regions, although they had their own way of life, but did not seek to dress it in single state. During this period, the current territory of France was called Prehistoric Brittany, as it was inhabited mainly by Bretons. Later, their race assimilated with the Celts, Gauls and Iberians, who are still considered the progenitors of all the people who now inhabit France. The history of the country during this period is silent about many things, since these tribes did not have writing as such, and all the conclusions that modern experts can draw are based only on monoliths that serve historical monuments those times, and on household items.

Brittany's transition from barbarism to antiquity

Everyone knows for sure that most of Europe until the Middle Ages was barbaric. The country of France was no exception, which by the time the Western Roman Empire was founded was already completely inhabited by the Gauls. Gradually, these peoples joined civilization, they had their own values ​​and ideals, but they did not reach their apogee in cultural development. Gaius Julius Caesar, along with many other powers and territories, subjugated these lands, which were called Gaul, to his influence. Since then, local peoples began to speak Latin, which was firmly mixed with local dialects. It can be assumed that at this moment the modern French language was born.

Middle Ages

It is believed that the darkest and gloomiest period of history originates in 486 - at the time when Western fell. It is from this moment that our plan for describing the country also changes. France then found itself under the rule of the Franks, the peoples led by Clovis. He gave these lands the name "Frankish state" and became the founder of the first Merovingian dynasty. This famous surname was followed by no less noble persons on the pages of history - the Carolingians. Their founder, Pepin the Short, as well as his son Charlemagne, created an incredibly powerful state that occupied most of Europe and had a well-established economy and army.

The formation of modern borders and the state system

In the 10th century, the state located in the western part of Europe officially received the name of France. Cultural monuments that have been erected are numerous Romanesque churches and fortresses. Even the residential quarters that formed the streets of the main cities (Paris, Orleans) were built up with fully romanized houses, with conical roofs and straight portals. Against the background of how the church and secular culture of the country unfolded, numerous wars took place. France entered into armed conflicts with Italy, Germany and England, but the most famous in its history remain Crusades. One can talk about their origin, causes and all the secrets that met on the way of brave knights for years. Well, noting briefly this period of history, we note that the essence of the battle was the Christian faith, which was proved again and again, and even imposed on every person on Earth.

Enlightenment and Reformation

In subsequent years, the state experienced many interesting events which affected all areas of his life. Therefore, below we will present all the dates briefly, collecting them only as a plan for describing the country. France since 1598 has experienced many ruling dynasties, whose representatives fought bloodily both for existing territories and for conquered lands. So, it came to the point that in 1789 the Great French Revolution took place, and its consequence was the bifurcation of the Senate. After that, the First Empire was proclaimed, headed by Napoleon. After they had conquered many European states, as well as Egypt, he met defeat in Russia in 1812, and his empire fell apart. From 1814 to 1830, a dual monarchy was recognized in the country, the founders of which were Louis XVIII and Charles X. However, since then the state has ceased to gravitate towards wars, revolutions and other litigations, and gradually began to acquire the system familiar to us today.

The peoples of France today

Today, the number of people who populate continental and provincial France averages 65 million. Among the largest cities, Paris, Lyon and Marseille are considered the most urbanized. The composition of the population of France remains a particularly interesting topic, given that there is no such thing as “nationality” or “ethnic origin” in the country. It is generally accepted that 90 percent of the people living in the country are ethnic French. The remaining 10% is occupied by Armenians, Jews, as well as Bretons, Catalans, Alsatians, Corsicans and Flemings.

Religion and language issue

Now let's try to build on the basis ethnic composition language population, as well as religious plan country descriptions. France is an extremely democratic and free state, which is protected from any influence from the church or other organizations. The secular disposition and the absence of strict norms here became the basis for the emergence of agnostic attitudes in society, and sometimes atheistic ones. However, 31% of French residents said they still believe in God, or at least in a higher power. As for the languages ​​of the state, the majority of the population speaks French. In remote regions and provinces, people use dialects based on German, Corsican and Italian.

Republique française

Capital —
Square– 674,685 sq. km.
Population- 66.2 million people
Language- French
Form of government- presidential-parliamentary republic
Foundation date- 843 (Verdun Treaty), 1958 (Fifth Republic)
Largest cities — ,
Currency- euro
Timezone- +1, +2 in summer
Telephone code — +33

At the official level, the name of the country sounds like French Republic. The capital of the country is the city. France is located in the west of Europe and, in addition to the main territory, includes the island of Corsica, located in the expanses of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as overseas departments and dependent territories. The total area of ​​the country is 674,685 thousand square kilometers. Administratively, France is divided into regions, of which there are about 30. Each region has its own budget and taxes, but they are not autonomous. The population of France is represented by ethnic French (about 90%), as well as such national minorities as Catalans, Corsicans, Bretons, Jews and others. In religious terms, France is multifaceted: the main part of the population is Catholics, but there are also Muslims, Protestants, and Jews. French is the official language of the country. As well as official language, there are also about ten varieties of regional languages.

France - video

In France, rather dry and hot summers give way to cool and rainy winters. France can be called a mountainous country. The mountains here are large arrays like the Alps and the Pyrenees. On the territory of the country there are a great many large and not very rivers. The largest of them are, of course, the Seine, as well as the Rhone, Garonne and Loire.

France is one of the key participants in world political events. Here are the centers of such major organizations of world importance as UNESCO, Interpol, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. Along with this, the country is one of the largest tourist centers Europe and the whole world.

Sights of France

Of course, the first and most visited attraction, cultural value and symbol of the country is, which is located in the capital of France - Paris. The tower was built at the end of the 18th century according to the design of the designer Gustav Eiffel on the Champ de Mars. The height of the tower is approximately 320 meters.

No less famous is Notre Dame Cathedral (Notre Dame de Paris) located in the east of the Island of the City. Here, the monumentality of the Norman Romanesque style is combined with Gothic lightness, which together creates the uniqueness of the architectural ensemble.

It is impossible not to mention the world famous art museum France - . The museum is located in Paris on Rue Rivoli, on the right bank of the Seine. The Louvre is a former building royal palace with a statue of King Louis XIV, marking the starting point of the "historical" axis of Paris. Among the exhibits stored in the museum, there are such masterpieces of art as the Venus de Milo, Mona Lisa or Gioconda by Leonardo da Vinci, paintings by Titian and Rembrandt and many others.

In one of the most major cities France - located Capitol, which is at the same time the city hall and the city opera house with an orchestra, which is more than two hundred years old. The length of the facade of the Capitol is 130 meters.

Not far from Paris is the city of Versailles, where tourists will be interested to visit Palace of Versailles — front palace kings of France, designed by the architect Louis le Vaux. In the 18th century, the palace was a role model for architects throughout Europe.

Approximately 30 kilometers from Paris is European Disneyland- huge tourist complex including hotels, restaurants, cafes, amusement rides and much more. It is an exact copy of the American amusement park. The advantage of the European Disneyland is that, in addition, each visitor, without flying over the Atlantic Ocean, can get acquainted with the "true piece of America."

How not to mention the world famous Elysian Fields- according to the opinion of the inhabitants - "the most beautiful street in the world". The Champs Elysees are known for their chic houses and expensive shops. Annual military parades are held here, passing from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde. World movie premieres are held in local cinemas.

1. Tourists in France should carefully monitor their personal belongings. Here, the theft of bags from passers-by by motorcyclists is quite common. In order not to become a victim of pickpockets, you should not leave personal belongings on the front seats of cars, be extremely careful at airports, train stations, public transport and supermarkets.

2. If you witnessed a traffic accident in which people were injured, then it is imperative to provide assistance to the victims. Otherwise, you face quite large fines, and even imprisonment, as in France this is considered a violation of the law.

3. You must always carry with you documents that prove your identity (original or officially certified copy). Representatives of the law may ask you to present this document, and if you do not have it, you will have to proceed to the nearest police station to find out your identity.

4. Transportation of narcotic or other prohibited substances in France is a criminal offense. Therefore, be prepared for thorough police checks of your belongings at the checkpoints of airports and railway stations.

5. You need to be especially careful when crossing the road, even at pedestrian crossings, as local drivers do not always slow down in front of them, contrary to the prevailing opinion about the upbringing of French motorists.

6. In local hotels and hotels different levels You will be offered multiple meals only if you book a room for three or four days. Be careful when paying for hotels credit cards- Fraud in the form of using your data for illegal purposes has been noticed here.

7. Tipping in France is between 12 and 15% of the total cost and is usually included in the bill for hotel rooms or restaurant orders. If desired, you can leave the change when calculating the waiter or concierge.

8. There are very few Russian-speaking people among the service staff, but in many restaurants you can be offered a menu in Russian.

9. Since the beginning of 2008, France has adopted a law banning smoking in all public places. A year earlier, such a ban was introduced on smoking in workplaces, educational institutions, waiting rooms of railway stations and airports. You can smoke on open terraces, stands of stadiums and bus stops. Smoking is also allowed in hotel rooms, unless the hotel is non-smoking.

10. Shops in France open at 9 am and close at 18:30 - 19:00. Supermarkets are open until 21 - 22 hours. Banking hours: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00. Museums open at 9-10 am and close at 4-5 pm. Temples are open from 8 am until late in the evening.

11. In order to find lost things, you need to contact the Objets trouves service - this is a French lost property office.

12. Oddly enough, in terms of prices it is not the most expensive in Europe. However, prices hotel rooms or dining out at restaurants can be drastically different depending on the area you're in.

France on the map

Hello everyone, dear readers! Today I prepared another article on countries, we will talk about the characteristics of France.

Everything is as always, in fact, multiple, no frills 🙂 Let's get started.

The name of this country comes from the ethnonym of the Germanic tribe - the Franks.

Full title: French Republic.

Capital: Paris.

Area: 551,500 km2.

Population: 59,551 thousand people

Location: France is located in Western Europe. French territory in the north and west is washed by the English Channel and Atlantic Ocean and to the south by the Mediterranean Sea. Based on this, maritime boundaries France can be conditionally divided into 3 parts: the coast of the English Channel, the coastal strip of the Atlantic and the Baltic Gulf and the Mediterranean coast.

France in the southeast borders on, and in the southwest the Pyrenees Mountains draw a border with. In the east, a natural barrier is created by the mountain ranges of the Alps and Jura, where France borders on Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg. Also the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean, is part of the French territory.

France also owns overseas territories, is a series of islands in: French Polynesia, New Caledonia. The islands of Futuna, Wallis, French Antarctica and the Southlands also belong to France.

Administrative division: The territory of France is divided into 96 departments (administrative units). French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Reunion, French South Antarctic Territories, Mayotte, Futuna, Saint Pierre, Miquelon and Wallis have special status overseas departments.

There are 22 historical provinces in France (Burgundy, Provence, Brittany, Lorraine, Navarre, etc.).

Flag and coat of arms of France:

Form of government: Republic.

Head of State: President, who is elected for a seven-year term.

Supreme Legislature: Bicameral Parliament (Senate, which is elected for nine-year terms, and the National Assembly, which is elected for five-year terms).

Supreme executive body: Government.

Major cities: Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Lille, Strasbourg, Nice, Rouen, Toulouse, Rouen, Nantes.

Official language: French.

Religion: Catholics make up 90% of believers, Protestants - 2%, Jews - 1%, Muslims - 1%.

Ethnic composition: French make up 95%, Spaniards, Portuguese, Italians, Turks, Moroccans, Algerians, Armenians - 5%.

Currency: Euro = 100 cents.

Climate: Conventionally, France can be divided into 5 climatic zones. On the mountainous areas accounts for the smallest of them, where the air temperature is usually 5 ° C lower than in the country as a whole. (More about climate types, and about climatic zones -).

In the east of the country, the second climatic zone, this zone is characterized by large temperature fluctuations throughout the year. The temperature here in summer is +30°С, and in winter it is about 0°С.

The valley from Lyon to the Rhone and the Mediterranean coast belongs to the subtropical Mediterranean climate zone.

In the coastal zones of the Gulf of Lion, special climatic conditions, thanks to mountain ranges The Alps, which prevent the penetration of warm cyclones from the southeast into the interior of the country.

One more climate zone- Atlantic, is the central part of the country. It almost does not differ from the Mediterranean in terms of precipitation, its difference is in a greater fluctuation in temperatures.

Along the Atlantic coast is the last fifth zone. The proximity of the sea determines the more even nature of temperature fluctuations and air humidity.

Flora: Citrus fruits and palm trees grow on the Mediterranean coast. 24% of the territory of France is occupied by forests in which oak, walnut, spruce, birch, linden, chestnut, and cork grow.

Fauna: The French fauna is represented by: bear, badger, fox, wolf, deer, forest cat, roe deer, wild boar, hare, squirrel, fallow deer. In the mountains - snakes, mountain goats. Birds: hazel grouse, pheasant, partridge, snipe, blackbird, woodcock, sparrow, magpie, hawk, dove.

Attractions: France is a real reserve of monuments of culture, architecture and history.

In Paris - the Eiffel Tower, the Ile de la Cité with the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Palace Museum, the Opera House, the Luxembourg Palace, the Palais Royal and much more; Saint-Denis (the tomb of the French kings), the palace and park complex of Versailles, the monastery of Saint-Michel.

In Angouleme, Saint-Pierre Cathedral.

In Le Monial, the Church of Notre Dame.

In Rouen, the church of Saint-Maclou.

And many other architectural monuments.

Nice is international center tourism, and one of the most famous resorts. This city is famous for its annual flower festivals, book festivals, beaches, carnivals.

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