2. Where is France?
• France is located in Eastern Europe
and is bordered by Luxembourg,
Belgium Germany, Switzerland, Italy,
the Mediterranean Sea, Spain and the
Atlantic Ocean. It is the second largest
country in Europe with an area of
547030 square kilometres.
3. What do the French eat?
Generally speaking, the French eat well and have a
balanced diet, which is one of the reasons why life-
expectancy in France is very high. They prefer eating
slowly, to fast food. some people eat pizza at some times.
Breakfast : usually, French people take bread and pastries
(croissant), a pain-au-chocolate (a square-shaped
chocolate-filled pastry with coffee), tea or chocolate.
While breakfasts are usually available at your hotel, you
will have a much more typical one in a café, with
croissants and espresso!
Lunch, from noon to 2 PM : some restaurants offer special
menu for lunch ( usually displayed in front of the
restaurant as "special midi"). Dinner beginning usually at
8 PM
Snacks : you could taste French crepes, waffles, ice
creams and also delicious pastries in "salons de the"
during the day. But you may also find cakes and pastries
to take away, at every "boulangerie-pâtisserie". You will
also find small stands selling sandwiches, pizzas or
French fries during the day.
4. Why was the Eiffel tower
built?
The Eiffel Tower was built for a variety of reasons. The main
reason for its design and construction, was for the World
Exhibition Paris commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the
French Revolution in Europe. Many of the French officials and
people wanted to remember the 100 year anniversary by
improving the quality of Paris and France. Many proposed that
the building of new and beautiful buildings would be a good way
to commerate the 100 year anniversary. Of the many ideas,
Gustavo Eiffel's design of the Eiffel Tower caught some of the
most attention.
5. What is the fashion trend in
France?
• French fashion is setting the trend
with icon brands such as Chanel,
Dior, Hermes and Louis Vuitton. All
these French fashion brands are
based in Paris.
• Many lesser known French fashion
brands turn Paris into one of the
most creative fashion cities in the
world.
• While you are in Paris, discover
French fashion. A personal shopper
will help you find the best.
6. French menu
Starters
• Snail caviar
• French bread
• French fries
