France
History
Archeological excavations indicate that France has been continuously settled since Paleolithic times. The Celts, who were later called Gauls by the Romans, migrated from the Rhine valley into what is now France. In about 600 B.C. , Greeks and Phoenicians established settlements along the Mediterranean, most notably at Marseille. Julius Caesar conquered part of Gaul in 57–52 B.C. , and it remained Roman until Franks invaded in the 5th century
Geographical Features
France is about 80% the size of Texas. In the Alps near the Italian and Swiss borders is western Europe's highest point—Mont Blanc (15,781 ft; 4,810 m). The forest-covered Vosges Mountains are in the northeast, and the Pyrénées are along the Spanish border. Except for extreme northern France, the country may be described as four river basins and a plateau.
Foods And Catering
Pot an feu- French style beef stew
Steak frites- steak and French fries
Baguettes- bread to accompany meal
Bisque- creamy soup
French onion soup- onion soup
Croque Monsieur- grilled ham and cheese sandwichWeather
France is a fairly large country with a number of seasonal variations. Generally speaking though, most of France is fairly humid year round as rain can come during any season; this makes France ideal for farming and raising animals.
Attractions
Currency
The Euro is the official currency of France , and of most European Union member states, excluding the UK and the Czech Republic, among others. The Euro, symbolized by a "€," has been in public circulation since January, 2002.
1.00 U.S. Dollar = .81 in EurosFinest resorts
One of their best resorts is found in Paris . It is literally a historical mark and a an astonishing view. The views of the resort are breathing taking and unbelievable .