France Picture yourself chilling with friends in a Paris cafe or picnicking on a big green hill, covered with lavender flowers--as if you're in a Monet painting. French people know how to live it up. They call this philosophy of life "joie de vivre." Experience it for yourself now.
Come Meet France.
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Virtual On-line Journey of France — http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/france/frindex.htm Find out what is popular in France--from music and dance to meals to arts and crafts. Then take the quiz to test what you've learned about French daily life. |
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The Palace of Versailles — http://www.chateauversailles.fr/en/ The Palace of Versailles was once the home of France's kings and queens. Today it's a museum that attracts 3 million visitors each year. See what it's all about at this royally good site. |
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Prime Minister's Office — http://www.premier-ministre.gouv.fr/en/ What do a woman named Marianne, a tricolor flag, and a Gallic rooster have to do with France? Find out here. Discover facts about France's population, climate, economy, and transportation system, too. |
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The Louvre Museum — http://www.louvre.fr/louvrea.htm What museum is made up of an ancient castle and a modern glass pyramid? The world famous Louvre in Paris. Roam through rooms full of mummies and sphinxes, dragons and nymphs. Don't forget to check out the famous Mona Lisa's smile! |
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The Cave of Lascaux — http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/fr/ In 1940, inside a cave in Lascaux, France, four teenagers discovered paintings by people who lived 17,000 years ago. To check out this amazing ancient art, visit this site's "Painted Gallery." |