Works Cited!
Map > http://www.ezilon.com/maps/europe/france-physical-maps.html
Eiffel Tower > http://eiffel-tower.us/Eiffel-Tower-Facts.html
Versailles > http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/facts-about-chateau-de-versailles-3325.html
A little culture > http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/france-country-profile.html
Biography on Napoleon Bonaparte > http://www.notablebiographies.com/Mo-Ni/Napoleon-Bonaparte.html#b
Hundred Years War > http://www.theotherside.co.uk/tm-heritage/background/100yearswar.htm
Religion numbers > http://www.nationmaster.com/country/fr-france/rel-religion
Do's and Don'ts > http://www.traveltaboo.com/tag/france-travel-dos-and-donts/
Lastly....Fifth Republic > http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/206499/Fifth-Republic
Friday, April 6, 2012
I hope you enjoyed the small bit of France and French heritage you have seen in this little blog!
I hope this has shown you what a wonderful place France is, and if you have been planning on going there soon, hopefully this has shown you where you would like to go, and what you should do when you get there...and also how you should treat the local people!
Some do's and don'ts if you ever wish to visit France!
Do's!
> Do learn some French
-it is helpful when asking for directions, or certain things about France, such as interesting places to go, it also helps you let them know that you don't speak French (if all you want to learn is the notification that you can't speak French).
> Do follow proper table manners
-they take manners very seriously in France, even down to the smallest of details (holding fork in left hand, knife in right, napkin in lap)
> Do be prepared to pay to use the toilet when in Paris
-it is about 2 francs to do so.water is also expensive (about 20-30 francs for a 1/4 liter bottle)
> Do go see Chateau de Versaille
-mostly my opinion.
> Do give presents to your friends in France
-give them in odd numbers, but not 13 (it is considered unlucky)
Don'ts
> Do not shake hands.
- the French prefer the small kiss on each cheek.
> Do not speak English to Frenchmen
- they are proud of their language, and it is respectful to speak to them in their language.
> Do not present red carnations.
- these flowers are a sign of bad will in France.
> Do not complain about slow service in cafes.
- the slow service is to promote relaxation and is part of the experience in their culture.
> Do not start eating unless the waitress says "bon appetit"
- do not eat too much on the first course, try and not leave food on your plate, and don't eat with your fingers.
source on do's and don'ts...and a bit more than the ones i've listed
A little French religion
France has a little diversity when it comes to religion....although most of it involves Roman-Catholic, that being at 83-88%
next in line would have to be Muslim, coming in at 5-10%
the non religious people are at 4% being third place.
protestant being 2%
and lastly the Jewish population being at 1%
here are my numbers
Here is a pie chart i picked up
>pie chart
next in line would have to be Muslim, coming in at 5-10%
the non religious people are at 4% being third place.
protestant being 2%
and lastly the Jewish population being at 1%
here are my numbers
>pie chart
A little bit on french history
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in the city of Ajaccio.
He was one of eleven children! (fourth to be precise). Which must have made quite the interesting house hold to live in. He was allowed into military school at the age of ten, and was sent there in 1779.
By December 1793 He had been promoted to Brigadier-General. Soon after the siege of Toulon
An important part of Napoleons down fall, if not the most important would have to be the Battle of Waterloo. It took place around where Belgium would be today. It was between primarily the French and Prussian armies. Napoleon was given a huge dis-advantage from the start. Mostly due to the general area, being the snowed in area it is.
general information
Pictures of Napoleon
The Hundred Years War
The hundred years war is another important part in French history I am going to cover, it was on and off, generally between 1337-1453, it was between the French, and the English.
It began with king Edward III basically claiming the throne of France, needless to say the French weren't happy with that.
The war ended in 1453 after the battle of Bordeaux, but the actual treaty stating the war was ended was signed in 1475.
Religious icon and war hero Joan of Arc fought in this war, but I will expound on that a little bit later on.
info on hundred years war
on to culture!
-The French culture is quite interesting its language is primarily...French.
-The religious part of France is primarily Roman Catholics
France has a lot of interesting foods it has everything from chocolate mousse desserts, to liver from a young lamb. They definitely have quite a big sweet tooth though. Due to their foods mainly consisting of pastries and desserts. They do however have other foods, such as lambs, ducks, steaks, and even french fries!
Here is an example of creme brulee. Quite a popular french dish
France is also full of very proper, punctual people. They practice strict table manners, and much more cultural etiquette for the most part. Things as common as kissing each other on each cheek, all the way to flowers being given in preferably odd numbers (except 13)
They are also very family oriented, having certain responsibilities for each different member.
creme brulee + recipe!
general information
a list of french foods if you would like to check it out
-The religious part of France is primarily Roman Catholics
France has a lot of interesting foods it has everything from chocolate mousse desserts, to liver from a young lamb. They definitely have quite a big sweet tooth though. Due to their foods mainly consisting of pastries and desserts. They do however have other foods, such as lambs, ducks, steaks, and even french fries!
France is also full of very proper, punctual people. They practice strict table manners, and much more cultural etiquette for the most part. Things as common as kissing each other on each cheek, all the way to flowers being given in preferably odd numbers (except 13)
They are also very family oriented, having certain responsibilities for each different member.
creme brulee + recipe!
general information
a list of french foods if you would like to check it out
Chateau de Versailles!
This next exquisite monument is the Chateau de Versailles or just Versailles for short.
Versailles was built due to King Louis XIV. (he was clearly a very frugal man...just kidding)
Versailles is about 500 meters long. It has more than 700 rooms, 2,000 windows,
1,250 fireplaces (another sign of him knowing how to spend wisely), 67 staircases, and more than 1,800 acres of park.
The Treaty of Versailles was also signed...in Versailles (oddly enough)
> the treaty was a peace treaty after world war I signed in 1919
> it gave Germany many military restrictions
> surrendering much of German territory
> and having Germany pay the allies the cost of the war basically, which was around 226 billion marks. but the allies did reduce it quite a bit.
It is likely my favorite french monument. (not much of a fact just an opinion)
Possibly the most well known part of Versailles could be the hall of mirrors,
It is said to have 357 mirrors in it!
Another famous part of Versailles would probably be the gardens (seen in the first picture). For Versailles garden is likely the most famous garden on the planet. Mainly big cause of its immense beauty and tremendous size!
Picture of Versailles.
Facts on Versailles.
Hall of mirrors + interesting facts if interested
Versailles is about 500 meters long. It has more than 700 rooms, 2,000 windows,
1,250 fireplaces (another sign of him knowing how to spend wisely), 67 staircases, and more than 1,800 acres of park.
The Treaty of Versailles was also signed...in Versailles (oddly enough)
> the treaty was a peace treaty after world war I signed in 1919
> it gave Germany many military restrictions
> surrendering much of German territory
> and having Germany pay the allies the cost of the war basically, which was around 226 billion marks. but the allies did reduce it quite a bit.
It is likely my favorite french monument. (not much of a fact just an opinion)
Possibly the most well known part of Versailles could be the hall of mirrors,
It is said to have 357 mirrors in it!
Another famous part of Versailles would probably be the gardens (seen in the first picture). For Versailles garden is likely the most famous garden on the planet. Mainly big cause of its immense beauty and tremendous size!
Picture of Versailles.
Facts on Versailles.
Hall of mirrors + interesting facts if interested
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