Tuesday 12 April 2011

France

Have you ever been to the most romantic country in the world?
Have you ever seen the actual painting of Mona Lisa?
Have you ever been to a winery with hundreds years history and traditions?


France, officially the French Republic, is the largest country in Western Europe, with an area of 674,843 square kilometres, and a population of 65,821,885.


Paris is the capital of France. It is known for its famous buildings and works of art. The Eiffel tower is still one of the most iconic building in the world; the Louvre, which houses some of the most famous artworks, including the Mona Lisa, the Louvre's most popular attraction; Notre Dame de Paris, which is one of the best example of French Gothic architecture.

Frence has always been famous for its wines. Wine has always been a part of everyday life for French, and they take pride in their wines. A combination of factors such as soil, weather, grape variety and wine making culture has produced some of the best wines.

French Cusine has been know around the world for been classy. The French paid great attention to the ingridients they used to prepare the meal and often made use of exotic ingredients such as Foie Gras and Snails.

France travelling tips:

  • Try to greet people in French, a simple "Bonjour" will help you make a favourable impression.
  • Watchout for dog dropping, French love their dogs but doesn't seem to clean up the mess they leave behind.
  • Becareful of the cars, the French tend to be very aggressive when behind the wheel.
  • Shops and other service outlet such as banks tend to close for a hour or two for lunch, consider that when planning your day.