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This monument is very well-know all over the world wich represent the greatnes of the French culture . This picture is very symbolic of the France because it is a country wich is very well-know for his culture . On picture we can see at the fist plan the pyramid of glass wich is symbol of modernity ( the modern France ) and of history ( this remind the pyramids egyptians ) and opening of France in the world . At back ground we can see the old museum facades of Louvre remind the history of France wich is prestigious . Tiphaine MERMET 403

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June 18th1940

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Introduction:

I have directed my choice on a very important date in France: June 18th1940.

During the World War II, France enemies where everywhere in France and also in Europe. The Nazis, under the Third Reich were occupying Paris. French people, particularly Jewish people were consistently fearful about being victim of violence or being deported. Indeed, the German army under Hitler was spreading terror everywhere it passed.

Some French were very discouraged about the situation. They were ready to let the Nazis Occupation grow. The General de Gaulle who was in England, remarked that the Nazis were getting more and more territories in France. He decided to make a speech on the BBC radio channel in London. This speech’s aim was to motivate French soldiers who were fighting against the German army, but also to push French people to resist against the Third Reich.

His speech was heard by a huge part of the French Nation. It is one of the main reasons why French people did not stop to fight. It is important to precise that the speech was actually recorded on July 22, 1940 but is famously known as “the June 18thAppeal”.

History:

The General De Gaulle arrived in London on June 17, 1940 to negotiate with the British who were France's allies during the Second World War. At this moment, he felt very important to encourage French people in this very hard period. The English gave him the opportunity to speak to French people on the radio and to give them a new strategy to win the war.

On June 17 at 12:30 the new head of the French Government, the Marshal Petain made a speech on the radio to ask for an armistice to stop the fights between the French and the German armies. He then agreed with the enemy to sign this armistice.

The General De Gaulle did not agree with this decision and this is why he spoke on the radio.

In the afternoon of June 18th, De Gaulle transmitted his text to the Minister of Information and read his speech at 6pm (local time) Tuesday, June 18, 1940.

The Appeal of June 18th, 1940 is one of the most famous dates in France concerning the World War II. Indeed, thanks to the General De Gaulle’s speech, many people decided to get involved into the Resistance. This movement took a great part in the French victory.

Charles de Gaulle was considered as“the Hero who saved France”. This date is always commemorated by the French people since it reminds all the resistance of the French with the allies against the invasion of France and Europe, and their victory over the Nazis in 1945.

Sarah Doaré 403

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The triumphal arch and represents for feast the victories of the imperial armies,because during the first world war a soldier died during the war.He was buried under the arc of triumph to honor the memory to the other soldier.
I chose this picture because it shows the arc of triumph and it represents why it was built.
Chelsea Cohen

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This image represents totaly the France for me, for several reasons, we can see the Eiffel Tower , is the "national monument" of this country, in front of this image we can see four person sit in front of the Eiffel Tower, these people represent for me the unity and the diversity of France and these inhabitants. We can also see, cars, traffic lights and buildings which represent the technology and the evolution of France.
Maxime de Fournoux

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Louis XVI  is  dead the  january 21 of   1793 in paris  and is the latest  king of the old  regime .

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Louis XVI  is  dead the  january 21 of   1793 in paris  and is the latest  king of the old  regime .

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I find the Eiffel Tower represent France well bathing in a beautiful sunset . We can see the impressive monument that dominates the city. Under his old name " la tour de Paris " the Eiffel tower was built for the Universal Exhibition in 1889. This reminds us that , we must not forget the nature. I find that humans are doing beautiful things but they absolutely must preserve nature.

Lylou Benveniste

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July 14, 1789 is the day when the French people took the Bastille. This date is the symbol of the end of absolute monarchy.
The Republic adopts July 14 as national holiday in 1880. Every year, there is a military parade on the Champs-Elysees and a demonstration of the patrol of France. Each city organizes fireworks. While France is celebrating the end of the monarchy, Belgium adopts in 1890, July 21 as a national holiday in commemoration of the oath made by Leopold 1st king of the Belgians to remain faithful to the constitution.
Esteban Fauconnier

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You can see in this picture the Basilica of  Sacré - Coeur of Paris ,her construction began in 1875  and took end in 1914 . The architect  selected was Paul Abadie.  For the architecture Paul Abadie has been inspired by the big mosque of Istanbul , Sainte - Sophie .
To get there , you must first climb 237 steps , once to arrive you have a beatiful sight on all Paris .
This monument is an important monument in Paris because this Basilica represents the catholic  people because the catholic people wanted her construction in memory of the tragic episode of 1870 for the parisian people . This Basilica represents the glory sacred - heart of Jésus . The Sacré-Coeur is situate at the top of the butte of Monmartre in the 18e arrondissement . There are more of 11 millions and a half of visitors by year.
MERMET Tiphaine

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The national day in france is the july 14th, is the following the french revolution in 1789. this day is to celebrate the taking of the Bastille which was the symbol of the end of the absolute monarchy. During this day, many military parades are organised, the actual president deliver a speech for the french people and sing the national anthem writed by Rouget de Lisle in Strasbourg the 25 to 26 1792, after we can see the french infantry and navy, the republican guard, paratrooper fighter and fighter jet...Later in the day, the president goes to the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc of triomph.  this tomb was installed in 1920 to represent all the victims of the war, it is a non identify soldier to also represent all countries partcipating in the 1914-1918 war, the president goes there to revive the flame during a ceremony where we sing again the Marseillaise. this day ends with festivities.
William Lee

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On this picture, we can see « le pont d'Avignon » . I went there on my winter holidays. It is an old bridge that all French people know and also a lot of foreigners. It is on the Rhône river, in Provence area, in the south of France.
I like this bridge because it reminds me of my childhood. When I was younger, a nursery rhyme which name is « sur le pont d'Avignon » was my favorite song. This song is known in the whole world. The bridge is not finished, it stops in the middle of the river, that is unusuaI for a bridge.
On the right of this photo, we can observe a boat next to the bridge which is certainly a tourist boat. I think all this represent very well France because the bridge is an old beautiful monument. France is a country which has a lot of history.

Maëlle Justice 403

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Why the Louvre is the most beautiful Museum in the world? Simply, because it is the largest art Museum in the world. The Louvre is located on the Right Bank of the Seine. There are approximately 38000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century, exhibited over an area of 72735 square metres. For example, the painting collection has more than 7500 works. Of course one of the most famous is the Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa! We are proud to know that in 2018, the Louvre was the world's most visited art museum! There were about 10,2 million visitors. The Louvre is also a very important historic monument in Paris. The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace, originally built as the Louvre castle in the late 12th to 13th century under Philip II.

Florian Chai

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In the middle of this picture, we can see the Arc de Triomphe. It takes place in Paris, the french capital city. As far as I know, this monument was built during the XIXth century to celebrate the french army's victories that were leaded by the french emperor Napoleon 1st. Under this monument is located the tomb of the unknown soldier to give a tribute to the soldiers that died during the 1st world war. I think that is very important to remind us that some people gave their lives for us. For this Reason, the Arc de Triomphe is a beautiful symbol of France.
Camille Raoul

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I'm gonna tell you the reason why the 14th of July is such an important date for French people.
During a long time France was under a monarch but compared to England they were under what they called "monarchie absolue",it's when the monarch has all the powers in his possession.
So at that time people from the middle class had to pay taxes to people from the upper class and to people oh the church ,but those people from the middle class were extremely poor so it was quite hard for them to pay those taxes.While  people from the upper class who were in the richest in France didn't pay any taxes.Also France had a lot of depths because of their participation to the independence war in America so taxes were increasing while the middle class became poorer and poorer.
Finally in 1789 people had have enough of this situation, because the king hadn't really tired ro arrange the situation, so on when the storming of the Bastille took place on the 14th of July it showed that the population had had enough. They took the bastille because they needed some pounder to use the guns.The storming of the Bastille is an important moment of the French Revolution because the bastille was a royal prison so when it feel it gave a lot of hope to the French people.

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Ethan Charbit

The capture of Bastille

I think this painting corresponds to the most famous day in France. Its name is  Bastille in the first days of the demolition. It was drawing by Jean-Pierre Houel and we can see it in the BNF.

In this picture, we can see  Bastille and men and children who break the building. Military watch them. There is a lot of smoke. We can also see gunshots. The sky is grey; this picture is violent.

It corresponds to the capture of Bastille during the french revolution in 1789; the king was Louis XVI. French people wanted the abolition of privileges: clergy and noble people had more power than the rest of french people. It was the abolition of the monarchy.

Today, we commemorate this day each year. We don’t work. During this day, in the most of city or village, there is a firemen's ball and a firework. We dance and we eat.

In Paris,  the military parade takes place in Champs Elysees avenue. The president of the french republic watches it.

I think it’s a very important day for french people because today there isn’t a king but a president. All the people have the same rights.

In conclusion, the July 14th is a very important day for french people. It’s the national day. This is a french symbol.

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In Canada monday ,july 1st ,Canada Day is also known as confederation day ,it is a holiday commemorating the date of the canadian federation.It is also a public holiday legal which is post poned to july 2 nd if the Canada Day falls on a sunday .then shows and fireworks are organized a cross et all countries to celebrate the event
Sablon Juliette

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This photo shows the Eiffel tower. This wonderful tower is located in Paris, in the seventh arrondisement, on the Champ de Mars. I see the Eiffel tower as the symbol of France and you can recognise it easily by this unique shape. The Eiffel tower was designed (and built) by the famous engineer Gustave Eiffel for the World's fair, in Paris in 1889. It was originally named the '300-meter tower' , because it is 324 meters tall. It became the tallest man-made structure in the world and kept this title for 41 years ! The Eiffel tower is the symbol of France in many ways, cultural, architectural, etc ... and nowadays, it is the most visited tourist site in the world, with 6,9 millions of visitors in 2015 !
Mathilde Ravelet

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You can see in this picture the castle of Versailles and its gardens. The castle is a French historical monument which was built in 1623. It is the third largest castle in the world after the castle of Prague and the castle of Chambord. Louis the XIVth was inpired by the castle of Vault Vicomte to build Versailles. It was the residence of the kings Louis the XIVth, Louis the XVth and Louis the XVIth. It is located in Versailles in the Yvelines in France. I think the garden is beautiful, it was created by André le Nôtre the  architect of this garden. The castle and the garden  are open to the public.
Julie souc

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Jonas Baranes                        Arc de Triomphe Paris        The Arc de Triomphe Paris, the most monumental of all triumphal arches, was built between 1806 and 1836. Even though there were many modifications from the original plans, reflecting political changes and power struggles, the Arch still retains the essence of the original concept which was a powerful, unified ensemble. The Arc de Triomphe stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as the "Place de l'Étoile". It’s located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The arches whole decorative style is entirely of the tradition of sculpture from the first half of the nineteenth century.The triumphal arch is in honor of those who fought for France, in particular, those who fought during the Napoleonic Wars. Engraved on the inside and at the top of the arch are all of the names of the generals and wars fought. There are inscriptions in the ground underneath the vault of the arch which include the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I where  the Memorial Flame burns and have made the Arc de Triomphe Parisa revered patriotic site. The monument is considered the linchpin of the historic axis (L'Axe historique) — a sequence of monuments and grand thoroughfares on a route which stretches from the courtyard of the Louvre Palace to the outskirts of Paris. Groups, friezes, figures and bas-reliefs are the signature works of James Pradier, Antoine Etex and Jean-Pierre Cortot. But there is no question that the most celebrated sculpture is the work of Francois Rude: La Marseillaise. 

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Jonas Baranes                        Arc de Triomphe Paris        The Arc de Triomphe Paris, the most monumental of all triumphal arches, was built between 1806 and 1836. Even though there were many modifications from the original plans, reflecting political changes and power struggles, the Arch still retains the essence of the original concept which was a powerful, unified ensemble. The Arc de Triomphe stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as the "Place de l'Étoile". It’s located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. The arches whole decorative style is entirely of the tradition of sculpture from the first half of the nineteenth century.The triumphal arch is in honor of those who fought for France, in particular, those who fought during the Napoleonic Wars. Engraved on the inside and at the top of the arch are all of the names of the generals and wars fought. There are inscriptions in the ground underneath the vault of the arch which include the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I where  the Memorial Flame burns and have made the Arc de Triomphe Parisa revered patriotic site. The monument is considered the linchpin of the historic axis (L'Axe historique) — a sequence of monuments and grand thoroughfares on a route which stretches from the courtyard of the Louvre Palace to the outskirts of Paris. Groups, friezes, figures and bas-reliefs are the signature works of James Pradier, Antoine Etex and Jean-Pierre Cortot. But there is no question that the most celebrated sculpture is the work of Francois Rude: La Marseillaise. 

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EIFFEL TOWER SYMBOL OF FRANCE.                                                                               We can see the Eiffel Tower, it is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. I think it is the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France. It is one of the  most recognizable structures in the world. The tallest building in Paris, it is the most-visited paid monument in the world, millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair. It was created to celebrate the anniversary of the French revolution.The Tower was much criticized by the public when it was built, with many calling it an eyesore. I think like most of people in the world that the Eiffel Tower is a very beautiful monument.In conclusion, the Eiffel Tower is a global attraction that is today a symbol of French unity.

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EIFFEL TOWER SYMBOL OF FRANCE.                                                                               We can see the Eiffel Tower, it is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. I think it is the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France. It is one of the  most recognizable structures in the world. The tallest building in Paris, it is the most-visited paid monument in the world, millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair. It was created to celebrate the anniversary of the French revolution.The Tower was much criticized by the public when it was built, with many calling it an eyesore. I think like most of people in the world that the Eiffel Tower is a very beautiful monument.In conclusion, the Eiffel Tower is a global attraction that is today a symbol of French unity.

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KEZON SEAN

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Canada daythe national day of  is the 1st july.it celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867 .Canada Day celebrations take place throughout the country Most communities across the country will host organized celebrations for Canada Day,typically outdoor public events, such as parades,festivals, fireworks,and free musical concerts The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have an established group called the RCMP Musical Ride. These 32 officers, who are rotated after three years' service, perform equestrian drills for the public throughout Canada . In Quebec, Canada Day is not celebrated as fervently as in the rest of the country. Federal offices, schools, and banks are closed, but many people in Quebec look at July 1 as "moving day" because this date has been historically the end of lease agreements.

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Canada daythe national day of  is the 1st july.it celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867 .Canada Day celebrations take place throughout the country Most communities across the country will host organized celebrations for Canada Day,typically outdoor public events, such as parades,festivals, fireworks,and free musical concerts The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have an established group called the RCMP Musical Ride. These 32 officers, who are rotated after three years' service, perform equestrian drills for the public throughout Canada . In Quebec, Canada Day is not celebrated as fervently as in the rest of the country. Federal offices, schools, and banks are closed, but many people in Quebec look at July 1 as "moving day" because this date has been historically the end of lease agreements.

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Samuel Collin

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Shermine CHEIKH ABDALLAH 403
It is a painting of Eugène Delacroix which represent several important symbols of France .We can see a woman brandishing the French flag .She represents the freedom of the French people .I think it's nice to take a woman as a symbol. On the right in front of the woman , there is a boy with two pistols symbolizing youth . Behing the woman there are two men , one wearing a big hat that expresses the bourgeoisie and the other wearing a beret with a sword in his hand , this man is a worker .In the middle ,we see a man with scarf on his head , he expresses poverty and peasants . And at the end , at the bottom of the painting , dead soldiers who opposed the people. For me ,I find that this table represents the best France because it shows that France can unite for the same cause .

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July 14 is the France Day, it corresponds to the capture of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, the capture of the Bastille is one of the most important events of the French revolution, the others most important events are the opening of the estates general on May 5 of the same year. The abolition of privilege on August 4, 1789, and especially the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. The French revolution radically changed France, which is why the day of the capture of the Bastille was chosen as the day of the French revolution.

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July 14 is the France Day, it corresponds to the capture of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, the capture of the Bastille is one of the most important events of the French revolution, the others most important events are the opening of the estates general on May 5 of the same year. The abolition of privilege on August 4, 1789, and especially the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. The French revolution radically changed France, which is why the day of the capture of the Bastille was chosen as the day of the French revolution.

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Maxime de Fournoux

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August 20,1534 corresponds to the discovery of Canada.In 1534,by command of king François1,Jacque Cartier by Saint-Malo with 2 ships and 61 men ,westward to seek a passage to Asia.During his first trip, he explored the Gulf of St.Lawrence,and met the Amerindians,and declared a new French land.In 1535,it is usually attributed the discovery of Canada, by the thin region of Quebec to which he gives the name of Canada during his expedition.
The trip of 1541,directed this time by Jean-François de la Roque of Roberval,is a project of colonization.Jacque Cartier,begins an installation upstream of Stadaconé.Pensant to have discovered gold and diamonds, it returns to France even before the
arrival of Roberval.But these riches turn out to be iron pyrite,quartz and mica.This will be his last trip.
After these trips,Jacques Cartier remains a character recognized by the inhabitants of Saint-Malo.

Chelsea Cohen