Capital: Paris        …            67,190,000 People             …          643,801 km²   
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The Country

France is the most visited country in the world, welcoming more than 85 million people a year. With a stark contrast between its bloody past and focus on the arts and romance, France has over 1000 museums that focus on art and history.

Fun Facts:

  • France uses 12 different timezones, the most of any country in the world.

  • There is only one stop sign in the entire city of Paris.

  • More than 11 billion glasses of wine are consumed in France each year

My Experience

Apart from a few layovers in Paris, I have only been to the southern city of Toulon. During my time there I had crepes near the Cronstadt Wharf, bought some new clothes, and wandered around the Cours Lafayette Market. The scent of fresh lavender filled the streets, as well as burnt Nutella from the crepes. Everywhere I went there seemed to be stands of fresh fruit, and the town seemed to have a relaxed mindset, similar to what I have seen to other Mediterranean cities. 

After meeting more people from France while studying in Denmark, I know I will be returning to France in the near future. I hope to get out of the Paris airport and see the city of light first-hand, as well as meet up with my friends in Northern France. But for now, je dois attendre. 

Photos of France

Musée National de la Marine Toulon - Over 200 years old

Port De Toulon - On the Mediterranean

Place Victor-Hugo - With views of the Opéra de Toulon

Cours Lafayette - Market in Toulon’s Old Town

Administrative Court of Toulon - With Baroque style architecture

Cronstadt Wharf - Docks, cafes, and shops

Architecture in Toulon - Brightly coloured buildings in Old Town