What are some random facts about France?

What are some fun facts about France?

• I would love to learn about france. But I would like to know the fun facts about france!

• Answer:

  First of all women in France do shave, seeing as I am a woman from France I am pretty positive on two things 1) I shave 2) I have never seen a woman there that has never shaved like ever. And for another person's information French people do not surrender, if you're referring to the second world war, just remember that the French government back in world war 2 had no choice but to surrender. However that does not mean that the French military stopped fighting, because they never did. They were right beside Americans (When they finally decided to help), the Canadians and the British right from the beginning of the war. Fun facts to know about France: 1) It is the largest nation in Western Europe, with countries like Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Andorra and Monaco sharing its boundary. 2) It is the only European Country to have a Disney land, it is located in Paris. 3) There are 26 regions in France, all of which actually have their own culture and traditions of food. 4) An amusing fact about France? Beer is to be enjoyed on certain occasions/ celebrations, with wine being served free most meals. 5) The Statue of Liberty, one of the most widely recognized structures of US, was made in France. It was then gifted to the US in 1886 to celebrate its centennial. In fact, the face of the Statue is believed to have been modeled on Eugene Boyer, the wife of Isaac Singer, the famous sewing machine manufacturer. 6) France is also home to the Louvre, one of the largest art museums in the world. (I swear this place used to be a prison/ Fortress). 7) Reims Cathedral is celebrating its 800th anniversary this May. (located in Champagne Ardenne) 8) France is where the Gothic Art and the Baroque style of architecture were born. This is the reason why there are numerous cathedrals and buildings that are fine examples of Gothic Art. (Troyes Cathedral in Champagne Ardenne is a fine example of this). 9) France is an amazing nation. The old world charm that it still preserves in its architectural splendors, along with the dizzying modernity, allures people from all over the world to this country that is a beautiful amalgamation of cultural heritage and economic progress. 10) There are 13 Cathedrals in France that are named Notre Dame. Notre Dame means My Lady in French, so for instance Notre Dame de Paris means: My Lady of Paris. These are some interesting facts about France. However if you want to learn more the best place to go for answers is to France the Country itself.