Tourism & Culture

All about the 2024 Summer Olympics held in France.

Did you know that French is not only spoken in France? That's right, 28 other countries recognise French as their main language. This post discusses which countries do so and the extent and importance of the French language worldwide.

        The Lemon Festival in France is an opportunity for succulent lemons to show off their characteristic yellow color. This is an annual festival held in Menton city from mid-February to early March every year.

            Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris is the cathedral, home to the bishop's seat of the Archdiocese of Paris, located on the island of Île de la Cité (located in the middle of the Seine River) of Paris, France.

          The Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe is an abbey located in Saint-Savin in the French province of Vienne. With the most unique Roman-style architecture in Europe preserved almost intact, Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe monastery was included in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1983.

Some interesting information on the 20 districts of Paris

France hosts the 2023 Rugby World Cup from September 8 to October 28, 2023.

Many people immediately picture Paris when they think of France. Whilst the country’s capital is a beautiful city filled with neoclassical architecture and some of the country’s most recognizable monuments (think the Eiffel Tower), there’s a lot more to see around the country than just one city.  

The French love eating out, so everywhere you encounter bistros, bars, streetside cafes and restaurants. In France, there are many traditional dishes, some of which you might know as they are popular all over the world. So read our article and learn about the typical French food dishes or know what to order next time you are in France or in a French restaurant.

Here are some interesting France Facts Population: 68 million people live in the country (2023) Capital: Paris, with 11 million inhabitants Name: République Française (French Republic)