France

The French Flag

Blue represents
the country's
truth and
loyalty.
White represents
honesty and
peace of the
country.
Red represents
bravery and
strength
General Information
Population 66.9 million in 2016
Language French
Map Western Europe
Currency - Euro
Time zone Central European: 1 hour ahead
of Ireland
Capital City Paris
Joined EU 1957
National Anthem - La Marseillaise
The railway system in France is
Nationalized and is called the SNCF
(Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer.
 Politics
This is one of the rooms
inside Palais du
Luxembourg where the
French parliament sit.
The French Parliament is
made up of two chambers,
the National Assembly and
the Senate.
Members of the two Houses
are chosen by two
different electoral
systems to ensures that
all the French society are
represented
The Speaker of the Senate
ensures the stability of
Frances institutions as
in the event of the
Presidents death the
speaker will be required
to replace him/her
 French Political Figures

Emmanuel Macronand
(President) douard Philippee
(Prime Minister)
 EUROPEAN UNION
Of the 754 MEPs(Members of the European
Parliament) in total, 74 are elected in France.
72 are elected by holding a vote and a further two
appointed by the National Assembly and the Senate as
a result of the Lisbon Treaty conditions.
Within government, the Minister of Foreign Affairs
and, under his authority, the Minister for European
Affairs set out Frances position on all major European
matters.
There are 24 French representatives chosen from local
and regional elected representatives.
The General Secretariat for European Affairs (SGAE) a
dedicated office operating under the auspices of the
Prime Minister, covers all the areas set out in the
European Union treaty.
 Education System
The French education system is generally
considered to be amongst the best in the world
French schools have the longest holidays in the
world. As students only attend school for 160 days
per year but they make up for this with long
school hours.
In France it is compulsory that children from the
age of 6 to 16 go to school
primary school
(cole) : which is middle school high school (lyce)
where children (collge) : this : this is for
between the ages stage lasts for students aged 16
of 6 until four years. 18.
11 attended school.
Brief History Of France

1562/98 - Civil War

c.100 - Conquered by the 1789-99 Revolution 1792 Republic declared,
hinders attempt to
Romans Broke out King Louis XVI Executed
establish EU power

1804 14 Republic over 1848 2nd republic

1853 - Napolon III
thrown by Napolon declared after the
1793 Region Of Terror declared 2nd french
Bonaparte, who congress of Vienna
empire
establishes French empire restores monarchy
History Continued
1939- 45 WW2 North
1870 1871 3rd Occupied by Germany
1914- 18 WW1
republic declared and pro-german
government in the south

1946 1962 4th rep 2005-08 - population

1999 joins European
collapse in 1958 and in rejects EU constitution
Monarchy union
1957 joined the EU and signs Lisbon Treaty
 Tourist Attractions

The Effiel Tower The Louvre Notre-Dame

The Louvre is one of
The Effiel Tower the largest art Notre-Dame meaning
was constructed in museums in the world "Our Lad of Paris"
1887 by Gustave and a was constructed in
Effiel. It is a historic monument and 1163. It is known
major tourit in 2016 it was named for its French
attraction the most visited art Gothic architecture
musem receiving 7.3
million visitors.
 French Festivals
Fte de la Cannes Film
Musique Festival Festival dAvignon

Music festival in The film festival Is an art festival

Paris. It is also takes place in Avignon. Not
known as the make in Cannes. It is only is it one of
music Day. Held in
June every year when the best of the oldest
during the the movie world festivals but it is
solstice. gather also one of the
best in the world.
 Bastile Day
The 14th of July is a very special
day in France as it celebrates and
commemorates the storming of
the Bastille. Considered a salute
to the birth of French Democracy,
Bastille Day is one of Frances
biggest national holidays.
Popular Sports in France
include :
Cycling Tour De France
Horse racing - prix de l'arc de triomphe
Rugby - Ligue Nationale de Rugby.
Soccer French League
Basket ball - FIBA EuroBasket
 Food
Because the French usually dont normally
snack and graze in between meals, theyre
usually quite hungry when they sit down to
lunch or dinner, making it a special occasion.
Eating is a ritual to the French, and is seen
almost as a celebration.
The French are world-famous for many things,
not least of which is their cuisine, which is
intrinsically tied into their culture
 petit dejeuner
(Breakfast)

Petit dejeuner usually consists

of ...
Fruit Salad or yoghurt on the
side
A glass of juice or hot
beverage
Baguette with butter and jam
spread on it
A pastry (e.g Croissant au
buerre - croissant cooked with
butter)
Tartines, or toast with jam
 Le djeuner
(Lunch)
Lunch is usually
served between 11am 1 pm
It consists of
light appetizer, Salad
main course, meat/fish
with potatoes or pasta
Dessert, ice-cream
Or for those on the go a
crep or maybe a
sandwich
 Le diner
(Dinner)
Le Diner uaually consists of
The apertif is the first part of
dinner, and consists of a light
alcoholic drink and small appetizers
meant to simulate the appetite
Next is the appetizer, or lentre,
which is the official start of the
meal.
The main course is the one most
influenced by region, with some areas
using more butter and cream, other,
more German influenced
areas starring sausage and
sauerkraut. This course consists of a
meat or fish (and a wine to match),
with rice, salad, or pasta on the
side.
 Entre
(Dessert and Cheese)
A cheese board is prepared
(local cheeses, of course)
alongside baguette, fruits,
and nuts.
A light dessert follows the
cheese, and is meant to
complement the meal, not
stuff the eater.
Popular desserts are
chocolate mousse, tarts, and
profiteroles.