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France Facts & Information
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| Location
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Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel,
between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the
Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain |
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| Climate
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Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters
and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong,
cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral |
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| Terrain
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Mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west;
remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps
in east |
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| Populationng>
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60,180,529 |
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| Nationality
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French |
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| Ethnic groups
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Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese,
Basque minorities |
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| Religions
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Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%,
unaffiliated 4% |
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| Languages
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French 100% |
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| Government Type
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Republic |
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| Capital
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Paris |
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| Currency
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Euro |
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| Description of Flag
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The French flag has three equal vertical
strips. From top to bottom, the colors are of the stripes are
blue, white, and red. The French flag is commonly known as the
French Tricouleur (Tricolor). |
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More Information
 www.travel.state.gov
www.cia.gov
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French Culture
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Paris has long been a haven
for artists, musicians, thinkers and political refugees. And
with that, Paris has a culture distinctly its own. Parisians
are culturally enlightened with a unique outlook on life.
There are few inhibitions regarding sex, which is ever so
apparent in the city’s media. Further exemplifying their
openness towards sexuality, it’s not uncommon to see
Parisians greeting one another with a kiss on each cheek.
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The city’s inhabitants are proud of their culture and heritage;
however, the old stereotype that the French are all “snobs”
doesn’t hold much water today. The expansion of English as
the universal language has helped to increase the acceptance of
travelers.
The city simply oozes fashion. Paris is the uncontested fashion
center of the world. Parisians place the highest value on fashion
and fine dinning. Wealth is spent more readily on the latest fashions
or on gourmet cuisine then anything else.
Parisians have a love for the performing arts including theatre,
ballet, opera, and film. In recent years, Jazz music has caught
on in a big way.
Let Paris’ unique culture inspire you.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Paris Shopping
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Paris is the undisputed fashion
capital of the world. Along with that, Paris has some of the
best shopping in the world. All the top designers are represented
in Paris. Parisians take shopping very seriously. If you are
planning to shop along the world famous rue du Faubourg St-Honore
or avenue Montaign be sure to dress for the occasion. The iron
and glass arcades located in 2e are said to be the western world’s
first shopping malls. One of Paris’ top shops is |
Reciproque located on rue de la Pompe. Here you’ll find the
latest designer fashions, though prices can be overwhelming. More
affordable but still chic shopping can be found around St-Germain-des-Pres.
Au Printemps is Paris’ largest department store. Here you&
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find everything you’d expect. Fashion shows are held every Tuesday.
A trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete with a visit to Marche
aux Puces de la Porte de St-Ouen, Paris’ largest flea market.
Get there early if you want to snag the deals.
Shop Online:
www.printemps.com
www.les-puces.com
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| Paris Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Paris. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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| Name |
Address |
Phone |
Cuisine |
| Yakiniku |
11 bis rue ste Anne |
1 4296 2760 |
Japanese |
| 404 |
69 rue des Gravilliers |
01 42 74 57 81 |
Moroccan |
| La M?thode |
2 rue Descartes |
01 43 54 22 43 |
French |
| Buddha Bar
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8 rue Boissy d'Anglas |
01 53 05 90 00 |
Bar |
| Apollon |
24, rue Jean-Nicot, Invalides |
01 45 55 68 47 |
Greek |
| Doudingue |
24 Rue Durantin |
01 42 54 88 08 |
Fusion |
| Findi
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24 AV George V |
01 47 20 14 78 |
Italian |
| La Toccata
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52, ave de la R?publique Oberkampf |
01 40 21 04 59 |
Italian |
| Kismet |
2 rue Eug?ne Carri?re Montmartre |
01 44 92 05 21 |
Indian |
| Il Buco
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18, rue L?opold Bellan Montorgueil |
01 45 08 50 10 |
Italian |
| Banani |
148 rue de la Croix-Nivert |
01 48 28 73 92 |
Indian |
| Brasserie de l?ile St-Louis |
55 quai de Bourbon |
01 43 54 02 59 |
French |
| La Chaumi?re de Chine |
26 ave Pierre 1er de Serbie |
01 47 20 85 56 |
Chinese |
| Palette de Courbet
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14, rue Gustave Courbet |
01 47 27 45 32 |
Lebanese |
| Le Triporteur |
4 rue de Dantzig Vaugirard |
01 45 32 82 40 |
French |
| Chez L?on |
32 rue Legendre |
01 42 27 06 82 |
French |
| Au Gamin de Paris |
51 rue des Cascades, Pyr?n?es |
01 42 78 97 24 |
French |
| Savannah caf |
27, rue Descartes Mouffetard |
01 43 29 45 77 |
Mediterranean |
| Pooja Restaurant
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91, Passage Brady Gare de I'Est |
01 48 24 00 83 |
Indian |
| Les Zygomates
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7, rue de Capri Daumesnil |
01 40 19 93 04 |
French |
| Le Volant |
13 rue Beatrix-Dussane |
01 45 75 27 67 |
French |
| Le Pr?t A Savourer
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10, rue De Paradis |
01 48 01 00 34 |
French |
| Mirama |
17, rue Saint-Jacques |
01 43 29 66 58 |
Chinese |
| Le Caf? d'Angel |
16 rue Brey ?toile |
01 47 54 03 33 |
French |
| Le Meurice |
228 Rue de Rivoli |
01 44 58 10 55 |
French |
| Le Fogon St-Julien |
10, rue Saint-Julien-le Pauvre |
01 43 54 31 33 |
Spanish |
| Maison Prunier |
16 ave Victor Hugo |
01 44 17 35 85 |
Seafood |
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Paris Travel Guides
Frommer's Paris
Lonely Planet Paris
Let's Go Paris
Fodors Paris
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