French Culture/Francophone Culture

Approximately 10,000 years ago, the Iroquois and Algonquin first set foot in present-day Québec.

Art is highly regarded in France and France is known for their art collections. 

Table manners are extremely important to the French, as is the way the table is set.

Starting in 1608, Québec City was the port of entry for many French families who went on to settle throughout N.A.

France throughout history has controlled over 8% of the world’s land.

The croissant was actually invented in Austria.

Among the European countries, France has the highest wealth tax.

Law stating that a traditional French baguette must only contain flour, yeast and salt .

Some French use kissing on the cheek as a greeting.

Countries where French is an official language of the country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

French is the second most widely learned foreign language in the world.

There are approximately ________  million people living in France today.

Bastille fortress in Paris was stormed by revolutionaries to start the French Revolution.

The French are known for food that doesn't require a lot of preparation.

Québec’s first documented European visitor was French explorer Jacques Cartier who arrived in 1534.

When eating fruit in France one is expected to peel and slice it prior to eating.

Paris is called as the “City of lights” as it has nearly 296 illuminated sites that consist of

Louis XIX became the King of France, reigning for only 20 minutes.

France is the most popular country in the world for tourism, w/ 83 million tourists in 2012 

In France, ten billion baguettes are baked every year.

The guillotine was last used in 1977.

The most famous cooking school in the world was founded in France and is called ________.

French toast and french fries aren’t French inventions.

Québec first became a British territory in 1759

The French had an early version of the internet called Minitel (1984).

Bastille Day is celebrated on July 24.

The French invented the crepe and they are still sold all over the place in France. 

A French meal usually includes bread (long, crusty baguettes are popular), and cheese.

French believe that flowers should only be given in odd numbers.

Countries where French is an official language of the country: Madagascar

France has won the most Nobel Prizes for Literature than any other country in the world.

France is well known for being a romantic country with strong emphasis on: ________________.

Countries where French is an official language of the country: Cameroon, Ivory Coast & Senegal

The most famous art gallery in the world, The Louvre, is located in Paris, France.

Eiffel Tower was built in the year 1888 by Gustave Eiffel for a fair.

The word “salut” means both “hello” and “goodbye” 

As of 2015, there are ______________ independent nations where French is an official language.

The Eiffel Tower is painted every 10 years.

The 1774 Québec Act permitted its Francophone population to preserve their religion, language, and French civil law code

It is extremely rude to be more than 10 mins late for a meal without calling to explain.

Mont-Blanc is the highest peak in France (4,810 meters).

Known for : Boeuf bourguignon and coq au vin. Wine is often used in cooking French dishes.

The Iroquois were farmers who planted ___, ____, and ____ around the St Lawrence Valley.

Many high-end fashion houses are located in Paris. Famous French designers include: ______