France


 

There are two famous French artists that we studied   as we learned about France
 
Claude Monet Pierre-Auguste Renoir

 Look are some of the paintings of Claude Monet
Look at some of the painting of Pierre Renoir

Early works
First Impressionist paintings
Works about Paris
Rouen Cathedral
Poplars on the Epte
Waterlilies
Haystacks
Last years
Mother Anthony's Inn at Marlotte
The Pont des Arts, Paris
The Promenade
Portrait of Claude Monet Reading
La Grenouillère
Renoir: Madame Clémentine Stora
Renoir: Portrait of Madame Chocquet
Renoir: Les Grands Boulevards

General Information you should all know about France

Do you want to know about what it is like to live in France?  Learn about what school in France is like.  What are the favorite sports in France?  Perhaps you would like to read a little about life in France.   There is a lot  to learn about the culture of France. as well as the History and Geography of the country.

Learn French  be reading or listening to a few French words you may find helpful if you visit France Bonjour is an important word you should learn in French.

In France food is a very important part of the culture.  Each region has its own dishes the word gourmet is french and we use it  to describe fancy food.  But when you read about the gourmet food of France don't forget to check out the cakes on the side of the page.  They lead to more informatin about French food. They even have some recipies you might like to try.
Read more about the food  of France

The  Arc  de Triomphe is a monument built as a war memorial memorial.At the bottom of the
arch lies the tombe du soldat inconnu (“tomb of the unknown soldier”), and a flame burns above the tomb (it is relit every day at 6:30 PM in a small ceremony). There are regular military ceremonies at this location to remind people of the many wars and battles that have changed French history.

 Three very important tourist attractions in France are the Arch d'Triumph, Eiffel Tower, and Louvre

 No trip to France would be complete with out a look at the Eiffel Tower.  But can you imagine a chane to paint the tower.
 

 If you are learning about France you might want to know a little about the Weather in Francel
Would you like to check todays weather in Paris

Wearing a beret has always been a mark ;of Frenc style.  Do all teh people in France wear berets?
 

What do you think it might be like to shop at a market  in France?  Are they the same in all cities?

There are 36,000 town and villages in France and each has its own charachter. Paris is the biggest city.  Paris is the center of the government as well as the location of many landmarks.  But is is also important to learn about the smaller towns of France

A little bit of French History helps you understand who the people of France are.

If you are going to PARIS  you might want to visit   TheEiffel Tower,    Arc de Triomphe, Louvre,    or the famous castle the Chateau de Versailles.

You might want to just look at some pictures of France .

 What Is Bastille Day ?  Read   the facts of the most important holiday in France.
 
 

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