France is the most-visited country in the world

France is the most-visited country in the world. 

Due to the six-sided shape of the country, it’s also called the l’hexagone or “The Hexagon”.

The shortest reign of a king in France lasted only 20 minutes. 

In July 1830, Louis-Antonie, who was the last Dauphin, became the King of France after his father’s abdication. However, he ended up France produces at least 1,200 cheese varieties in a year.

The French are devoted to their love for cheese. For them, it is an ancient form of art that dates back to 500AD. With this, France produces tonnes of cheese in the billions all year round.

abdicating himself in no less than 20 minutes

Snails in France need to have their own train tickets.

One of the more interesting France facts is that the country requires train tickets for snails. Snail owners who smuggle their pets or supply of snails would be subject to hefty fines once caught.

France is Western Europe's largest country.

Aside from serving as the gateway to Europe’s Southern and Northern regions, France is also Western Europe’s largest country. It has lengthy borders touching Belgium, Germany, Spain, the Pyrenees Mountains, and the Atlantic Ocean.

A French inventor first developed the camera in cell phones.

In 1997, French local Philippe Kahn invented the first cell phone camera. Intending to document his wife’s birth, Kahn created a software and hardware interface with his Motorola StarTAC flip phone, a Casio QV-10 digital camera, and a laptop. Truly, one of the most amazing France facts!

Public transportation was first introduced in France.

Before it was a part of our everyday life, Blaise Pascal launched the very first forms of public transport in the 1660s. The earliest form of public transport feature horse-carried wagons with fixed times of departure. 

L‘Hexagone?

France is the largest country in the EU and sometimes called ‘the hexagon’

France is the largest country in the European Union, covering a total area of 551,695 square kilometers. However, it is only the third-largest country in Europe, behind Ukraine and the European portion of Russia. The country is also sometimes referred to as ‘l’hexagone’ due to its six-sided shape.

France is the world’s most popular tourist destination

A whopping 89.3 million people visited the country in 2018, making it the most visited destination in the world. The country’s capital, Paris, is also the third most visited city in the world, behind Bangkok and London

France produced the most expensive bottle of wine in the world

The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world

The famous Louvre is the most visited museum in the world. Located in the heart of Paris, the magnificent museum is home to around 38,000 works of art and artifacts dating back to prehistoric times. The portrait of the Mona Lisa is also there

“How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?”

― Charles de Gaulle

Characteristics Of The French Culture
French people are always considered as polite, formal people, in terms of culture dress, decor and walk, communication. Typical French culture is expressed in respect for each other, as well as respect for the personal freedom of others. In particular, the French are proud of what they have, especially the culture or craftsmanship their ancestors pass on.
Family culture of the French