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France at a Glance

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history.
Area640679 Square KilometersCapitalParisPopulation66.62 MillionOfficial LanguagesFrenchCurrencyEuroTime DifferenceIndia is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of FranceISD Code+33BoundaryFrance borders Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany to the northeast, Switzerland to the east, Italy to the south-east and Spain to the south-west.

  • French VISA

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    A valid France or Schengen Visa is required before entering France

  • HERITAGE & CULTURE OF FRANCE

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    France has a rich, diverse and attractive cultural heritage which plays a major economic role and contributes to the radiance of French culture. The culture of France and of the French People has been shaped by geography, by profound historical events, and by foreign and internal forces and groups. France, and in particular Paris, has played an important role as a center of high culture since the 17th century, first in Europe, and from the 19th century on, world wide. The importance of French culture has waxed and waned over the centuries, depending on its economic, political and military importance. In France culture blossomed, producing specifically French traditions in literature and music, and French schools in art and architecture. France has contributed massively to the common cultural heritage of humanity. In theatre and liter

  • French cuisine

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    French cuisine is characterized by its extreme diversity. France, a country famous for its agriculture and independently minded peasants, was long a creative power-base for delicious recipes, that are both healthy and refined. French cuisine was heavily influenced by Italian cuisine. Cheese and wine are a major part of the cuisine, playing different roles regionally and nationally, with many variations . French recipes are reminiscent of German cuisine, including sausages, beer and sauerkraut.

  • Cannes Film Festival

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    The Cannes International Film Festival across the world descend on the Southern French town of Cannes to celebrate le Festival de Cannes or Cannes Film Festival, as it is known across the world. Every year in the month of May, Cannes International Film Festival is held, and it is one of the most prestigious and publicised film festivals in the world.

  • Festival d’ Avignon

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    The Festival d’ Avignon, or Avignon Festival, is an annu alart festival held in the French city of Avignon every summer in July in the courtyard of the Popes’ palace as well as in other locations of the city. It is one of the biggest international festivals for contemporary live performance.The festival comprises all art forms including cinema, music, dance and theatrical events. Every year, thousands of people flock to Avignon to revel in the beautiful performances in the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) and bohemian spirit that accompanies the festival.

  • Bastille Day

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    Bastille Day is celebrated on July14 each year commemorating the storming of Bastille. The firework displays at the Eiffel tower, which light up the night sky, is one of its biggest attractions. A huge dance party with accordion music and brass bands is held in the Place de la Bastille.

  • Fete De La Musique

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    Fête de la Musique, also known as World Music Day, is an annual music festival taking place on June 21, the first day of summer in cities around the world. Fête de la Musique celebrates amateur and professional musical talents from around the world.

  • Nice Carnival

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    The Nice Carnival is one of the world's major carnival events, alongside the Brazilian Carnival and venetian carnival. It is held annually in February in Nice on the French Riviera. The Nice Carnival comprises of parades, music, dance, fireworks and festivities at their joyous best.

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