About France
13
Mainland regions
50+
UNESCO sites
5,500 km
Of coastline
4,808 m
Mont Blanc summit
Culture
From haute cuisine to café terraces, from the Louvre to village festivals, French culture celebrates beauty in everyday life. Food, fashion, literature and cinema have shaped tastes far beyond its borders.
History
Gaulish tribes, Roman cities, medieval cathedrals, royal palaces and the Revolution of 1789 all left their mark. Today, France counts dozens of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Geography
France stretches from the Channel to the Mediterranean, from Atlantic beaches to the Alps and Pyrenees. Its varied landscapes include lavender plateaus, vineyards, gorges and glittering coastlines.