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http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2002/04/whats_the_difference_between_frances_president_and_prime_minister.html

https://www.gapyear.com/europe/france/famous-people-from-france

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http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2002/04/whats_the_difference_between_frances_president_and_prime_minister.html

https://www.gapyear.com/europe/france/famous-people-from-france

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http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2002/04/whats_the_difference_between_frances_president_and_prime_minister.html

https://www.gapyear.com/europe/france/famous-people-from-france

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There are many important people in France, but there are 3 “most important” people in society. The president is elected directly by the French people every 5 years. The french constitution declares him head of state. He controls the foreign policy and defense. Another important person in France Prime Minister. He serves as head of the government. He is in charge of domestic policy and day-to-day governing. Lastly, Joan of Arc was a French heroine and Roman Catholic Saint. He claimed to have received heavenly visions that told her that she should reclaim France from the English control. This was during the Hundred years’ War. She had played a key role in bringing Charles VII to the throne and she was captured by English and burned at the stake at 19 years old.

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https://www.britannica.com/place/France/The-fine-arts

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The six images below are the most popular arts, games, and music in France: Boules, painting, sculpting, dance, photography, and music. Boules is a classic game that is played with metal balls and a wooden marker and can be played in any open space The aim is to get the larger balls close to the smaller ones called “jack”. Painting is also very popular in France. There was a long tradition from the Middle Ages and Renaissance of painting religious subjects and court portraits. By the 17th century, paintings of peasants began to give French art its characteristics. Styles became even more wide-ranging: mildly erotic works, interiors that often had a bit of violence in them, emotive portraits, and rigorous Neoclassical works. Then, impressionists and realism art became very popular, even though they were viewed as scandalous. French sculpture is a well- known form of art in France. The style progressed from straight-lined Romanesque through various time periods and contemporary art shifted. French craftsmen of all sorts study decorative Arts nowadays. France is famous for developing ballet, a classical style of dance. The first ballet show was in France and it was considered the first ballet because it had elements of music, dance, plot, and design into a dramatic whole. In 1661, Louis XIV established Académie Royale de Danse (now the Paris Opéra Ballet). The company's first director codified the five basic ballet positions. Dance entertainments of a lighter kind were also developed in France;the all-female cancan became the rage, which was developed in Paris. Photography is another art form that is very popular in France. The french popularization of photography through posters and postcards was a very remarkable cultural event of the late 20th century. The music in France is mostly classical music that parallels painting. In the late 20th century, much experimentation occurred with electronic music and acoustics. The Paris Opéra, established in 1669, was known for its traditions of opéra comique and grand opera.

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http://www.easyexpat.com/en/guides/france/paris/entertainment/sport-activities.htm

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Below are images of France’s most popular sports: Football/Soccer, cycling, tennis, formula one racing, rugby, horse racing, and rollerblading. Football, which is known as soccer in the USA, is the country’s premier sport. The national football team is called Équipe de France and its team colors are blue, white, and red. France's most well-known sport is cycling. The Tour de France is a famous event that happens every year in France. Paris has over 60 miles of cycling lanes in it! Tennis is also very popular in France. Some major tennis tournaments in France include the French Open and the Roland Garros Tennis Tournament. Tennis is popular among both pros and casual players alike. A specialty is the terre battue. Formula One racing is an internationally publicized sport. The sport of Grand Prix motor racing was originated in France. France’s national rugby union team is organized by the Fédération Française de Rugby. Rugby was introduced to France in 1872 and now they are one of the top teams in the world. There are many horse racing tracks in France. The biggest international races include Grand Prix de Paris and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Finally, rollerblading is also a popular activity in France. On Sundays, people in paris enjoy central quais of the Seine and the Canal St-Martin.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_France

https://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/france/memo

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1CAKABJ_enUS811&ei=2MurW7TyJezTjwTMp7qYCw&q=mixed+economy&oq=mixed+economy&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i131i67l4j0i7i30j0j0i67l3j0.96478.98023..98180...0.0..0.85.359.5......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71.-Up62lQjsYg&safe=active&ssui=on

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The image below shows a baker mixing together private and public. That is what a mixed economy is: An economic system that combines private and public enterprise. France has a mixed economy. It includes a variety of private freedom combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. On the other hand, France also has a command economy. A command economy is an economy in which production, investment prices, and incomes are determined mainly by the government. Tourism is another major component of the economy because France is the most visited country in the world. Paris is ranked the most elegant city in the world. The most visited tourist attractions in France are The Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame de Paris, and Arc de Triomphe.

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https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1CAKABJ_enUS811&ei=WY2qW6H6FNjTjgSLv5EY&q=euro+to+USD&oq=euro+to+USD&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l4j0i7i30j0l5.7949.8532..9068...0.0..0.94.343.4......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i131.ZIjO6MSnRv8&safe=active&ssui=on

https://us.france.fr/en/holiday-prep/money-france

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The symbol below is the euro sign. That is the type of currency they use in France. The Euro(€) is French currency and these are the bills that they have: a 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 bill. The coins that they have are these: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, 1€, and 2€. The Euro is divided into 100 cents, but they are called centimes. 1 euro is equivalent to $1.18 USD. There are also different pricing rules in France then in the USA. For example, it is a rule that most prices for goods and services in the French regions are significantly less expensive than in Paris. There are also significant discounts for senior citizens, students, and children under 18 for museums and monuments, domestic transportation, and some leisure activities (like movies, etc.).

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https://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/profile/country/fra/

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Below is a pie chart that shows where France exports most of their goods to and imports most of their goods from. Some of France’s top imports are: cars, aircraft parts, crude petroleum, packaged  medicaments, and refined petroleum. The top import origins are Germany, China, Italy, Belgium- Luxembourg and The United States. France is the 6th largest export economy in the world. France’s Top Exports, planes, helicopters, spacecrafts, packaged medicaments, cars, vehicle parts, and gas turbines. The top export destinations of France are Germany, The United States, Belgium- Luxembourg, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

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http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2002/04/whats_the_difference_between_frances_president_and_prime_minister.html

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In France, they have both a Prime Minister and a President! But, they do different things. The President is elected directly by the French people every 5 years and the French Constitution declares him head of state. He gets control over the foreign policy and defense and the President appoints the prime minister. The Prime Minister serves as head of the government and is in charge of domestic policy and day-to-day governing. He also recommends for presidential approval  the other members of his Cabinet.

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https://www.thelocal.fr/20161027/the-strangest-rules-from-frances-law-book

https://www.expatica.com/fr/insider-views/Unbelievable-French-laws_730259.html

http://best-hoaxes.blogspot.com/2011/11/15-strange-and-funny-laws-in-france.htm

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Did you know that in France it is illegal to address your pig as Napoleon? They have some very weird laws there! Some include the following: everyone must have a bail of hay at home, it is legal to marry a dead person, ketchup is pretty much banned from schools, people can not wear swim shorts in public pools,  and 70% of the music played on the radio between 8am and 8pm have to be by French artists.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89douard_Philippe

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuel_Macron

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The man in the picture on the left is the Prime Minister of france, and the man in the picture on the right is the President of France. The Prime Minister of France is Édouard Philippe and he has been serving as Prime Minister since May 15 2017 under President Emmanuel Macron. He is a former member of the union the Union of Popular Movement, which later became The Republicans. He served as a member of National Assembly and he worked for the campaign of Alain Juppé in 2016.He represented 3 essential aspects: political renewal, affiliation with the moderate right, and familiarity with the political terrain. The President of France’s name is Emmanuel Macron. He is a French politician who has been serving as President of France since May 14, 2017. He previously served as Minister of Economy, Industry and DIgital Affairs from 2014-2016. He won the election on May 7, 2017 with 66.1%.

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https://www.gapyear.com/europe/france/famous-people-from-france

https://www.history.com/topics/france/napoleon

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The top left picture is of the logo for the business by Louis Vuitton, the top right picture is of Coco Chanel, and the bottom picture is of Napoleon Bonaparte. Louis Vuitton is from France. He founded the fashion house in 1854 by designing a travel trunk that was stackable. Coco Chanel is also from France. She taught herself how to sew after she was orphaned and this skill helped her with her business today. Napoleon Bonaparte was also known as Napoleon I. He was a French military leader and a French emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century.He crowned himself emperor in 1804 after seizing political power in France in 1799.

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https://frenchmoments.eu/top-10-most-famous-monuments-of-paris/

https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/the-monument/history

https://blog.go-today.com/unique-experiences/the-story-behind-the-eiffel-tower/

https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/historyculture/the-french-connection.h

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre-Dame_de_Paris

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The top left picture is of the Eiffel Tower, the top right picture is of the Statue of Liberty, and the bottom picture is of the Notre Dame de Paris. These are the 3 most well known buildings in and from France. The plan for the Eiffel tower was that they would build it 300 metres high and it would be a part of preparation for the World’s Fair of 1889. It was supposed to be to impress other countries and to celebrate the greatness of France. They used Gustave Eiffel’s design and 300 men worked hard to build it for nearly 3 years, which was originally built for a 20 year lease. Until 1930, the Eiffel tower was the tallest manmade structure in the world. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French people; It was commemorating the alliance between France and the United States during the American Revolution. In 1865, Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that  a monument should be be built as a gift to the United States in order to commemorate the perseverance of freedom and democracy in the US, and that was the Statue of liberty. “Notre-Dame de Paris” means “Our Lady of Paris” It is a medieval catholic cathedral and it is considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Building the cathedral started in 1160 and was completed in 1260, but it was modified frequently in the following centuries. After the publication of Victor Hugo’s novel called “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” in 1831, the building became very popular.

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https://interestingengineering.com/45-of-the-greatest-french-inventions-of-all-time

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Below there are 4 pictures of some of the most known inventions made by people in France. The top left corner shows a picture of Mayonnaise, the top right corner shows a pencil sharpener, the bottom left picture shows the Lumiere brothers’ cinema, and the bottom right shows a picture of the stethoscope. Mayonnaise is one of France’s greatest inventions of all time. It was first created in 1756 after Port Mahon, Minorca was taken by the French army when the chef didn’t have enough cream to make a sauce, so resorted to mixing oil and eggs to make something new. For the Cinema, it was two brothers and they were the first to charge for admission to see short films in December of 1895. The brothers names were Auguste and Louis Lumiere.Each film was about a minute long and the viewings were in Paris. This is considered the first commercial use of motion pictures and they used a device called the Cinématographe. The stethoscope was invented by the French physician René Laennec in 1816. It works by using a small disc-shaped resonator that amplifies the internal sounds of the patient. The pencil sharpener was created by a French mathematician named Bernard Lassimonne in 1828. It works by shaving the surface or wearing it away. It was then improved in 1847 by another Frenchman named Thierry des Estivaux, who made it the device we know today.

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https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/france/

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Other Holidays and Celebrations in France

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Other Holidays and Celebrations in France

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The picture on the top is of May Day or Labor Day, the picture in the bottom left is of flowers on Armistice Day, and the picture in the bottom right is of Bastille Day. Labor Day/May Day is Labor day is also known as May Day celebrated of May 1. Many people give bouquet of lily-of-the-valley flowers or dog roses to loved ones. This is known as Île-de-France. Families that have children that live in country areas get up early and pick flowers. Many people sell flowers on the street and many also use this day to campaign for human rights. On Bastille Day, many people do these things and attend these events: military and civilian parades, musical performances, communal meals, dances, balls, and spectacular fireworks displays. Other people spend the day quietly and often have a picnic with their family and close friends. There is also a very large military parade in Paris on the morning of July 14. Armistice day is to remember those who died or where injured in World War I and other wars. It is generally a solemn occasion and special church services are held in remembrance of people who died in a war.Many people where black or dark clothing and many public figures, lay wreaths and flowers at war memorials. This includes France’s president.

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https://frenchmoments.eu/holidays-and-celebrations-in-france/

https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/france/easter-monday

https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/france/ascension-day

https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/france/christmas-day

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Catholic Holidays and Traditions in France

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Catholic Holidays and Traditions in France

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The top left picture represents Easter Monday, the top right picture represents All Saints’ Day, the bottom left picture represents Christmas Day and the bottom right picture represents Ascension Day. These are the 4 major Catholic holidays that are celebrated in France: Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Christmas Day, and All Saints’ Day. On Easter Monday, most people spend the day quietly with their friends and families. Some families have tradition holding an egg hunt on this day. One tradition in Bessières is that they make a huge omelette using 15,000 eggs. On Ascension Day, some Christians go to church to mark the ascension of Jesus to heaven. Others spend the day with their friends and family. Ascension Day falls on a thursday, so many people take Friday off of school or work as well for a long weekend, and some take a small trip. On Christmas, many people put up a christmas tree, go to a special church service, eat an elaborate meal and open gifts on Christmas Eve. Lots of people also spend Christmas day quietly and many go to church on Christmas Day. Popular activities in France on Christmas are walking in a park or the countryside and sharing a meal with family and close friends. Lastly, there are many traditions on All Saints’ Day. Many people visit special church services and some may visit cemeteries and place flowers on the graves of loved ones. It is customary to leave chrysanthemums or wreaths of artificial flowers on or close to the graves. It is also a day where many people spend time with close friends and family This is a time when many people take short vacations or visit relatives.

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https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-demographics-of-france.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_France

https://rlp.hds.harvard.edu/faq/catholicism-france

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https://us.france.fr/en/holiday-prep/geography-and-climate

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https://us.france.fr/en/holiday-prep/geography-and-climate

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https://traveluto.com/famous-landmarks-in-france/

https://www.britannica.com/place/Mont-Blanc-mountain-Europe

https://www.macsadventure.com/walking-holidays/20-interesting-facts-mont-blanc/

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Below is a picture of a catholic church in France. It is a very popular religion there. The majority of people in France are Catholic. Roman Catholicism was the state religion until the French Revolution and the French monarchy has a very close connection with the Catholic Church. In France, 6 Catholic based holidays are celebrated: Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Assumption Day, All Saints' Day, and Christmas. Christianity is also a very popular religion. After the persecution in Jerusalem of many Christians, many came to France. 51.1% of people in France are Christian

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Below is a picture of the country France. France is way larger than many people think it to be. For example, it stretches 600 miles from north to south, and the same from east to west. Did you know that it is the third largest country in Europe?

It covers 213,000 square miles and France’s total land area rises to 254,000 square miles! The combined coastline length in France is 2,129 miles long. Metropolitan France has 4 coastlines: The North Sea, the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

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The picture below is of the 4 climate zones in France. These are the ocean climate, continental climate, mediterranean climate, and the mountain climate. The ocean climate of western France brings rainfall that is spread over many days. The continental climate of central and eastern France has cold winters and hot summers. The mediterranean climate of south-eastern France has hot, dry summers, with rainfall from October to April, when it is damp, and all-year round sunshine. The mountain climate  is above 600-800m altitudes and it brings heavy rainfall and snow 3-6 months every year.

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The picture below is a mountain located in France called Mont Blanc, which is the highest peak in all of Europe and in the Alps. It is 15,771 feet tall and it extends southwestward for 25 miles.

The elevation of Mont Blanc varies each year according to the depth of the summit’s snowcap, but in 2002, it was 15,777ft. It is very close the border with Italy and France and it is owned by both of them. Mont Blanc’s summit is in France.