Connaissez-vous le France? Do you know France?

1. Connaissez vous-le France?

2. Physical Features • France is known for its picturesque landscapes, lush green scenery, beautiful rivers and majestic mountains. Almost two thirds of the country is covered by mountains and hills. • Rivers: Seine, Loire, Garonne • Mountain ranges: Alps, Massif Central, Pyrenees • Highest Mountain: Mont Blanc 15,781 • Island of Corsica • It is famous for Ardennes Forest

3. Neighboring countries France is located in Western Europe and is surrounded by various countries and water masses. To the west, France is bounded by the Channel, the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay. To the north it borders Belgium and Luxembourg. The eastern border consists of Germany, Switzerland and Italy. To the South of France are Spain, Andorra, Monaco and the Mediterranean Sea.

4. France is famous for………… Statue of liberty The statue, a gift to the United States from the people of France, is of a robed female figure representing Liberties, the Roman goddess of freedom, who bears a torch and a tabula ansata (a tablet evoking the law) upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. A broken chain lies at her feet. The statue is an icon of freedom and of the United States: a welcoming signal to immigrants arriving from abroad.

5. The French revolution The French Revolution 1789–1799, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France that had a major impact on France and throughout the rest of Europe. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years. French society underwent an epic transformation, as feudal, aristocratic and religious privileges evaporated under a sustained assault from radical left-wing political groups, masses on the streets, and peasants in the countryside.[3] Old ideas about tradition and hierarchy – of monarchy, aristocracy, and religious authority – were abruptly overthrown by new Enlightenment principles of equality, citizenship and inalienable rights.

6. Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel, nickname La dame de fer, the iron lady) is an iron[10] lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair, it has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris

7. The Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa (La Giaconda or La Jocund, or Portrait of Lisa Geraldine, wife of Francesco del Giocondo.it is a half-length portrait of a woman by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, which has been acclaimed as "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world.

8. Sweatha Français La Politique, L'architecture, Et Les Choses Réputés De France

9. Du Gouvernement de la France La France est un semi-présidentiel représentant république démocratique, le Président de la France est à la tête de l'Etat et le Premier Ministre de la France est le chef du gouvernement, et il ya un multiforme, multi-partis. Le pouvoir exécutif est exercé par le gouvernement. Le pouvoir législatif est exercé par le gouvernement, le Sénat et l'Assemblée nationale. Le pouvoir judiciaire est indépendant du pouvoir exécutif et du pouvoir législatif.

10. Président Et Premier Ministre De La France Hollande est le président de la France à partir de (15 mai 2012).Fillon est le Premier ministre de la France d'(2002 - présent)

11. Architecture de France L'architecture française se classe parmi les nombreuses réalisations de ce pays. Indications de l'importance particulière de l'architecture en France sont la fondation de l'Académie d'Architecture en 1671, la première institution comme partout en Europe, et la création en 1720 du Prix de Rome en architecture, un concours de l'intérêt national, financé par le Etat. Notre Dame De Paris

12. Tour Eiffel de Paris Pantheon

13. Que fait la France célèbre pour La France est connue pour le fromage, le vin, les parfums et les voitures. plus de 350 sortes de fromages sont fabriqués en France. La France est célèbre pour le Tour de France et la Tour Eiffel, le Louvre, la cathédrale Notre-Dame, le quartier Latin, Montmartre et le Centre Georges Pompidou de Paris font l'un des endroits les plus visités dans le monde.

15. Traditional clothing in France By JanikaJaleel

16. Fashion has been an important industry and cultural export of France since the seventeenth century, and modern "haute couture" originated in Paris in the 1860s. Materials.—The materials used in the costumes were magnificent in both color and texture. Gros de Naples, a heavy silk, was brocaded in gold leaves, and red, violet, and gold and silver flowers. Gold cloth was reserved for the monarch and his favorites at the court, and this was regulated by edicts which prohibited those of lower station to wear it.

17. Women's Dress.—During the early days of the regency of Louis XIV dress was dominated by the "Frondeuse," and there was a gradual transition from the broad shoulders of the reign of Louis XIII to the narrow, tight sleeve, which was one of the distinguishing features of the latter half of the seventeenth century. The dress showed some masculine influence, the loose waist, or "justacorps," being similar to the "pour point," or vest, worn by the men. The squares below the waistline had disappeared and had been replaced by a long point. The upper skirt was divided in the centre and drawn back over a petticoat of brocade, watered silk, or glace satin, which reached to the floor; it was bunched at the side and back, and terminated in a long train. The upper skirt gradually developed into the "pannier," which was so popular during the reign of Louis XV.

18. The bodice was cut low and round in the neck, and was finished with a turn-down collar, bands of gimp, or jewelled embroidery. The sleeves set into a low-cut armhole were a series of small puffs, graduually increasing in size as they reached the lower arm, where they finished in a ruffle of lace. They were often banded between the puffs with ribbon or gimp, and ornamented with rosettes. The front of the waist was embroidered or jewelled to form the stomacher. There seems to be no mention of outer garments, but without doubt the long, full, cape-like cloak of the early part of the century was still in use. Hats with wide brims, ornamented with drooping plumes,were worn, except for travelling, when the hood attached to the cape was drawn over the head. Head-dresses.—The hair was arranged in a simple fashion, curled at the sides and on the forehead, and generally tied at the back with a bunch of ribbons, or braided and fastened with a bow of ribbon; the latter fashion was known as "cadenettes" or "gallants.

19. Men’s dress - the dress of the men took on a decidedly frivolous character, reflecting the influence of France. The greatest change came about in the style of the breeches and coat; the former, called petticoat, were very full and plaited at the waist, and reached nearly to the knees; they were ruffled and elaborately trimmed with embroidery and were made of silk, satin, or velvet. The coat was cut short to show the full linen shirt at the waistline and in front, and the full linen sleeves below the elbow. The neck of the shirt was finished with a collar, and a cravat of lace, which hung down the front of the shirt, and the sleeves had deep ruffles of lace at the hand. Rosettes of ribbon ornamented the shoulders, elbows, and sides of the breeches, and sometimes the front; some portraits show a knee-trouser below this skirt.

20. Foot-gear.—With this costume were worn long white or colored hose. A low shoe with a high heel and a flap or tongue in front had replaced the huge boots quite generally. The ribbon bows or rosettes were repeated on the shoe. Head-gear and Accessories.—The most noticeable feature of the men's costume was the immense wigs of curled hair. It is said these originated from the fact that "Louis XIV had, when a child, remarkably beautiful hair, which . fell in curls onto his shoulders, and to imitate this his courtiers put on false hair." ' The wearing of wigs lasted for over a century; they went through many changes, but they were never quite so exaggerated as during this period. Velvet or felt hats, with a brim two inches wide, ornamented with long, sweeping plumes, in colors to match the costume, were worn,or more often carried in the hand. Gloves were similar to those of the earlier part of the century, but had deeper gantlets.

21. Les festivals de France

22. Les Festivals de France Many festivals are celebrated in France. These festivals are listed down here in the order of the months: • LE JOUR DE L'AN (New Year's Day) January 1 • LE JOUR DES ROIS (Day of the Kings) January 6 • MARDI GRAS (Shrove Tuesday) The Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday • LE PREMIER AVRIL (April First) April 1 • MI-CAREME (Mid-Lent) The fourth Sunday in Lent • PAQUES (Easter) • LE PREMIER MAI (The First of May) May 1 • LA FETE DE SAINT GENS (Festival of Saint Gens), in Monteux, region of Provence Sunday following May 15 • LA FETE DES SAINTES MARIES (Festival of the Holy Maries), in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, region of Provence May 24, 25 • LA PENTECOTE (Pentecost) (Whitsun) The fortieth day after Easter • LA FETE-DIEU (Corpus Christi) The Thursday following Trinity Sunday

23. LA VEILLE DE LA SAINT JEAN (Saint John's Eve) June 3 • LA FETE DE LA TARASQUE (Festival of the Tarasque), in Tarascon, region of Provence Last Sunday in June • LA FETE DE LA MADELEINE (Festival of the Magdalene), in Sainte Baume, region of Provence July 22 • LE PARDON DE SAINTE ANNE D'AURAY (Pardon of Saint Anne d'Auray), in Auray, region of Brittany July 25, 26 • L'ASSOMPTION (Assumption) August 15 • LA TOUSSAINT and LE JOUR DES MORTS (All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day) November 1, 2 • LA SAINT MARTIN (Saint Martin's Day) November 11 • LA SAINTE CATHERINE (Saint Catherine's Day), in Paris November 25 • LA SAINTE BARBE (Saint Barbara's Day) December 4 • LA SAINT NICOLAS (Saint Nicholas' Day) December 6 • LA VEILLE DE NOEL (Christmas Eve) December 24 • NOEL (Christmas) December 25

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32. Famous French Food Hopefully you have heard of some of these famous French food specialties already. After all they would not deserve to be called famous if they were known only to people in the Hexagon. (That is what French people sometimes call their country - see how it is sort of six sided?) These dishes and recipes are presented to you in the order which you might eat them during a four course meal. So consider this a huge banquet of some of France's most popular foods and be sure to leave room for some famous French desserts.

33. L'apéritif - Famous Appetizers This is served before you sit down for the meal. Along with your flute de champagne or kir (a popular before dinner drink made from crème de cassis and white wine), have a nibble on: • Gougères - These are bite sized cheese puffs made from choux pastry. • Rillettes - Variously made from chopped fish, pork, or other meats that have been slowly cooked and seasoned, these are served spread on pieces of toast. • Tapenade - A puree of black or green olives, capers, and olive oil that is used as a spread.

34. L'entrée - Famous Starters Now you are at the table. Remember that according to French etiquette you should keep your hands in sight at all times. So no folding them in your lap! • Baguette- A long skinny loaf of French bread that is served with the entrée and will stay on the table until dessert. No French meal is complete without it. France runs on baguettes! • Cuisses de Grenouille - Despite the myth of the French love for frog’s legs, they really are not number one on the menu and are only occasionally part of a meal. • Escargots- Another famous French food that is not nearly so popular as has been rumored, but yes, the French do eat snails. • Foie Gras - This is the very fatty liver of a goose or duck that has been force fed rich grains. Enjoyed with plain toast or as part of another dish. • Quenelles - These are sort of like a dumpling, but log shaped. Made from flour, milk, eggs and many times various meats or fish. • Ratatouille - A mix of sautéed vegetables, including eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers and onions. • Salade Niçoise - This salad is so substantial that it can be enjoyed as a main dish. Recipes vary, but typically include tuna, tomatoes, bell peppers, and anchovies along with lots of olive oil. • Truffes - These famous black mushrooms are so expensive and so tasty, that they are typically used in small quantities to accent another food.

35. Les Plats Principaux - Famous Main Dishes Time to dig in to the main course. You have a lot of choices when it comes to famous French food. • Andouillette - A sausage made from chitterlings (that is a cute word for pig intestines). • Blanquette de Veau - Veal that is cooked with carrots and onions and then served with a white, cream sauce. • Boeuf Bourguignon - Beef cooked in red Burgundy wine, usually with mushrooms and carrots. • Boudin Blanc - A white sausage typically made from pork, milk, onions and seasonings. • Bouillabaisse - A richly flavored seafood stew made with olive oil and many different kinds of freshly caught fish. • Brandade - Cod fish is pureed, seasoned, and maybe mixed with milk or potatoes, then baked to make this casserole. • Cassoulet - A very hearty slow cooked dish of white beans and various meats, maybe duck confit or sausage. • Choucroute Garnie - You may know this as sauerkraut. Cabbage is fermented for several weeks, then cooked with sausages, meats and potatoes. • Confit de Canard - Duck confit is made by cooking the duck in a big pot of duck fat. The result is incredibly moist and flavorful.

37. Coq au Vin - A famous food that is simply chicken (it used to be a rooster) that is marinated and cooked in wine. • Fondue - Famous fondue Savoyarde is a big pot of melted cheese. Served with bread, potatoes, apples, and other things good for dipping. • Moules Frites - Mussels and French fries are a popular dish in Bretagne (Brittany). • Pot au Feu - Slow boiled beef and vegetables. • Raclette - Slices of cheese are melted at the table on a special dish and served, like a fondue, with bread and other things. • Steak Frites - Steak and French fries are said to come from the north, and possibly Belgium. You can order this famous food just about anywhere in France. • Tartiflette - A hearty dish of potatoes, bacon, white wine and reblochon cheese.

39. Le Fromage - Famous Cheese Oh, you thought you were ready for dessert? No, first you must have some cheese. And with something like 500 different kinds of French cheese, you have quite a choice. Here are just a few of the more popular. • Brie - This famous French food is perhaps even more popular outside of France. It is named after the area in which it is produced, not far outside of Paris. • Camembert - Along with the baguette, one of the most popular foods in France. • Roquefort - A strong tasting blue cheese? Not only is this one of France's most famous cheeses, it is also one of the oldest.

40. Les Desserts - Famous Desserts Everyone's favorite part, right? • Clafoutis - These are simple baked custards that include different fruits. The most popular version is made with cherries. • Mousse au chocolat - Chocolate mousse. Everyone knows this famous French food, don't they? • Créme brûlée - A cream dessert that is topped with hard caramelized sugar. • Éclairsand Profiteroles - These are treats made from choux pastry, a special sort of dough made with lots of eggs, flour, water and butter. An éclair is log shaped, filled with pastry cream and usually topped with chocolate. A profiterole is round and typically filled with ice cream. • Mille feuilles - Several layers of puff pastry, typically filled with pastry cream. You might know these as Napoleons. • Tarte Normande - France is not short on famous apple tarts. This one typically includes a little shot of Calvados, an apple brandy made in Normandy. • Tarte Tatin - An upside down apple tart that was supposedly first made by the legendary Tatin sisters.

42. More Famous French Food Here are a few things that are definitely on the Famous French Food List but do not fit in with our four course dinner. • Crepes - Thin pancakes that are filled with both sweet and savory fillings. A special crepe, called a galette, is made from buckwheat flour. • Croissants - Made from buttery layered pastry, these are typically eaten for breakfast. The French tend to save them for a treat on Sunday morning. • Madeleines - These are sweet tea cakes that are shaped like a scallop shell, made famous by the author Proust. For more French food,(like soups, appetizers…etc.) http://www.easy-french-food.com/famous-french-food.html

43. Crepes Croissants Madeleines

44. Customs and Traditions of France French traditions • Beheading bottles of Champagne at weddings • Puppet shows on Christmas eve • Flying Bells leaving Easter Eggs • Parades and fireworks on Bastille Day

45. Beheading Bottles of Champagne • A tradition that is popular at weddings is beheading bottles of champagne using a specially-made saber. The tradition originated in the time of Napoleon when the Hussards under the famous general's command began celebrating victories by swinging a sabre and thus neatly slicing the top off a champagne bottle. According to legend, the Hussards, skilled cavalry, would ride up at full gallop to one of the ladies holding up the bottle and with one swipe, behead the bottle.

46. Christmas • Many old French traditions are related to the holiday season. Holding a puppet show on Christmas eve is very common and later at midnight, people attend church for the traditional Christmas Mass. • After mass, they have a late Christmas Eve dinner, called le Réveillon (referring to the wake up or revival, alluding to the birth of Christ). Menus for this occasion change according to the region you are in but will usually consist of dishes containing turkey, capon, goose, chicken, and boudinblanc (white sausage). • Children wait for Père Noël (Santa Clause) and leave their shoes out in front of the fireplace, doping presents will fill them by morning. The tree is hung with nuts and candy. Children also believe in PèreFouettard who hands out spankings for anyone who's been naughty.

47. Easter • Called Pâques in France, this is a very important time for the French, who have a strong Christian, and especially Catholic, background. According to tradition, no church bells are rung on the Thursday before Good Friday and remain silent for several days, until on Easter Sunday, they revive. As the bells toll, the custom is for people to hug and kiss each other. Flying Bells • Children don't look for eggs left by an Easter Bunny… rather, the French believe that the Flying Bells leave on the Thursday before Good Friday, taking with them all the grief and misery of mourners of Christ's crucifixion, reaching Rome to see the Pope and then come back on Easter Sunday morning bearing chocolate easter eggs, which are hidden around houses and gardens for children to find. Poisson d'Avril • This is the name used for the French Easter Fish and also comes in a chocolate version. An age-old tradition however, that dates back several centuries, involving the Poisson d'Avril, takes place on April 1st. The great joke is for children to make fish of paper and pin as many as possible to the backs of adults, then run gleefully away yelling “Poisson d'Avril!!”, which is a little like saying “April Fools!”

48. Bastille Day • Celebrated on July 14, this is one of France’s most colorful traditions. The day commemorates the day The Bastille, a prison in Paris that was regarded as the symbol of the much-hated French monarchy of the times, was stormed and pillaged by angry mobs of French citizens in 1789. Called La Fête Nationale, many fireworks are set of as the day goes by, well into the night. Parades are also to be seen with dancing in the streets.

49. 5-Week Holidays • Another interesting tradition of the French is the fact that almost all employees are entitled to 5 weeks of holiday a year. August has been the traditional holiday month in France, with almost all locals clearing out of their cities to venture to other parts of the world or simply to go camping in their own countryside. For those taking their holidays during the winter months, skiing in the French Alps is the way to go.

50. This presentation is done by: Athira Anand Hafeedha Ashraf Janika Jaleel Sweatha Rajesh = leader