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facts about France

facts about France

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Interesting facts about France

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  1. The name France comes from Latin word Francia which means ("land of the Franks")

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  1. France shares land borders with eight countries. The bordering countries of France are Belgium, Germany,  Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra and Spain.

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3.The highest mountain in France is the Mont Blanc, that is 4,810 m/ 15,780 ft high and stands at the border between France and Italy

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4.France is famous for the 'beaux-arts' (fine arts).

Famous French painters are:

Sculpture by Auguste Rodin

Claude Monet Pierre-Auguste Renoir Edgar Degas Paul Cezanne

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5.The Tour de France, which is the world’s most famous cycle race, was first held in 1903. In 2020, the winner of the Tour de France is 21-year old Tadej Pogačar from Slovenia.


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6.Musée d'Orsay was once a train station. ... Gare d'Orsay was built by three architects. ...

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