10 Oct
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7 Jan
13 Enduring Facts about Le Tour de France
…It will be known as the ’Tour de France Femmes’, translating to ’Tour de France Women’. Right now, women don’t take part in the main Tour de France races. 8….
3 Aug
10 Classic Facts about Charles de Gaulle
…22nd, 1890, in the area of Lille, France. He died on November 9th, 1970, over in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, also in France. 2. Who was Charles de Gaulle? Charles de Gaulle is…
25 May
12 Natural Facts about Normandy
How much do you know about Normandy? This spectacular region of France can be found towards the north of the country – though it’s perhaps better known for playing various…
15 Jan
11 Marvelous Facts about Marseille
Marseille is one of the most famous cities in France and with good reason! Thanks to its rich history, unique culture, and artistic flair, there’s so much to see and…
21 Dec
15 Marvellous Facts about Mayotte
…changed In 1975, the Mayotte community voted to remain part of France instead of pursuing independence. 12. It’s been a department of France for a long time. In 1979, the…
21 Mar
9 Brilliant Facts about Napoleon Bonaparte
…the early days of the French Revolution, and won huge battles to help spread France’s power and authority. Under Bonaparte, France conquered large chunks of Africa and Europe, with the…
14 Oct
12 Revealing Facts about the French Revolution
…for France! The Assembly decided that the future of France should be based on equality, freedom, and a representative government that served popular authority. They even created the Declaration of…
9 Jun
38 Victorious Facts about Versailles
…disrepair. 20. …but not for long! Louis-Philippe, who became King of France in 1830, decided to dedicate the Palace of Versailles to all the glories of France. He decreed that…
2 Nov
38 Fun Facts about the French Riviera
The French Riviera, also known as the Cote d’Azur, is the famous coastline stretching along the Mediterranean Sea in the south-eastern corner of France. The nickname the Cote d’Azur or…
27 Feb
10 Brilliant Facts about Brittany
…fun facts about Brittany you’ll want to know before you visit. 1. Brittany is in the north of France. Brittany is a gorgeous region located in the northwest of France….
5 Mar
15 Fun Facts About French Guiana
…history. Let’s explore the wonders of this beautiful and diverse region of France with these fun facts about French Guiana: 1. Funnily enough, it’s property of France! French Guiana is…
16 Jan
11 Corking Facts about Corsica
…be full of tourists! However, try and visit during the island’s off-season and you’ll likely find it gets quieter. Further reading https://factcity.com/tag/France https://www.france.fr/en/corsica https://www.corsica.co.uk/guide/top-10 Do you know any interesting facts…
22 Feb
10 Statesmanlike Facts about Emmanuel Macron
The name Emmanuel Macron should ring a bell for most Europeans, but just in case it doesn’t, he is the current President of France at the time of writing. Currently…
4 Dec