In the west, France is covered by eight countries, namely Germany, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra, Spain, and the Atlantic Ocean. The French population consists of about 88% French speakers, and around 3% speak German. The official residence of the French president is the Palais de l’Elysées in Paris (the French version of the White House).
There are many interesting facts about France that people don’t know. So, Let’s explore some interesting, fun facts about France!
6 Interesting Facts About France
1. The Eiffel Tower Was Once Unappreciated
The most popular tourist destination in France is the Eiffel Tower, which is in Paris and is considered a symbol of love. The monument is the tallest structure in Paris. Its height is 330 meters. At the top of it, there is a champagne bar.
One of the fun facts about the Eiffel Tower is that during the construction of this tourist attraction, it was considered a terrible idea. Locals claimed it to be a waste of time, money, and space. But Gustave Eiffel did not stop; he continued to build this monument, which later turned into one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the world.
2. Europe’s Busiest Railway Station
The world’s busiest station is in Paris, Gare du Nord. Around 2,00,000 passengers travel daily, and approximately 214.2 million passengers travel yearly.
3. National Anthem
The French national anthem is known as La Marseillaise. France’s national anthem was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a French author.
4. Highest Mountain
Montblanc is the highest mountain situated in Western Europe. It is the 11th-highest mountain in the world.
5. French Cheese
France produces 1,500 types of cheese, and the exact number of cheeses is unknown. Cheese is a part of French gastronomy. It is extremely popular, and lots of people love to eat it.
6. French Government Awards Medals
The French government awards medals to good parents if their families have more than four kids and raise them well. That family, too, gets the Médaille de la Famille française, which means Medal of the French Family.
Parents can apply through the local town hall when the oldest child turns 16. It was part of a movement to honour the mothers who had taken up the role of both a mother and the father during the First World War and who raised their children well, even though they lost their husbands on the battlefield.
Final Note
These were some of the most interesting facts about France. Apart from these, several other facts make France one of the most exciting places in the world, which can be explored when you visit the lovely place!
Last Updated on July 8, 2024 by Sathi Chakraborty
