France is a state located in Western Europe and its area of 547 030 km ² is today one of the largest countries in Europe. In France, around 60 180 529 people of various nationalities. France is a proud member of the EU, NATO and the UN and its capital city is the legendary city of fashion and love - Paris. Highest mountains of the State are the highest mountain in the Alps Mont Blanc (4810 m) and the national language here is French.
Originally, France was known as Frank Reich, led by Charlemagne. Frankish Empire had occupied and ruled over most of Europe. After a successful period, however, came in 13th century, the so-called Hundred Years War, in which the French 116 years, fought with the English, because the two countries made a claim to the French throne. In the long war ultimately won the French. Later during the reign of Louis XIV. France, which by this time was the monarchy became a republic, and increased its power and glory ever higher. But this completely changed Napoleon Bonaparte, who in France's self-proclaimed emperor. After his fall then, France has again become a republic. However, only a few years later came to power Napoleon III., Which has again raised the Empire in the country. After the Franco-Prussian War, France was the third time the Republic. In First World War, France fought against Germany.
In today's France is therefore at a large number of important historical sites, churches, temples and palaces and so France is one of the most visited countries in the world. From France comes a number of prominent people and the whole of France is thus considered as a country full of history, but also interesting culture. In France, however, tourists do not go just to admire the sights, but also for recreation. On the coast of the Mediterranean Sea are the most beautiful French beaches, where tourists can indulge your well-deserved rest.
France is also considered to have a fashion, luxury, elegance, aroma, taste, cheese and wine. The French are all over the world, announced one of the best culinary experts and the most famous, the French dishes here include frogs legs, snails and mussels.
