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French is the official language in more than 29 countries, including Canada, Belgium and Switzerland.
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10 Interesting Fact About The history and culture of France
10 Interesting Fact About The history and culture of France
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French is the official language in more than 29 countries, including Canada, Belgium and Switzerland.
Tour de France, a famous bicycle race, was first held in 1903.
Louvre, one of the largest art museums in the world, was originally built as a palace for the King of Philippe-Auguste in the 12th century.
Eiffel Tower, the French iconic monument, was built in 1889 as part of the world exhibition.
The French revolution that occurred in 1789 ended the monarchy period and opened the way for the era of modern democracy.
France is home to several world famous brands, such as Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.
French dinner habits, or dinner party, are known as prestigious and formal social events.
French painting includes several big names such as Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso.
Napoleon Bonaparte's marriage to Josephine de Beautyarnais was held in Notre-Dame Cathedral in 1804.
France is the first country to introduce a metric system in 1795.
