France connotes different meanings to different people. While some associate France
with romanticism and aesthetic beauty; others link arts and culture with the country.
France in fact is a citadel of the Western culture. French Revolution taught the
world the concepts of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. The writings of noted
French writers like Charles Baudelaire and philosophers like Voltaire and others
have left indelible marks on the thinking of not just their contemporaries but
to the new age people as well. Thanks to the genius of the French writers, world
literature has been enriched with immortal writings like "The Count of Monte
Cristo", "Don Quixote", "Twenty Thousand Leagues under the
Sea" and many more. Arts and crafts of France has further been enriched by
the contribution of famous film directors like Jean Luc Godard, Alan Resnais.
Read on France travel guide to get a view in a nutshell of the culture of France.
French architecture is actually an offshoot of the Gothic architecture. The
architectural style evolved dynamically, with the previous Baroque style being
replaced by the Gothic style. Even Gothic style of architecture was later phased
out and the avant-garde style took its place. Notable examples of the architecture
of France are Eifel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame de Chartres and many more.
These important architectural examples have contributed in forming a vibrant
culture of France.
Cuisine of France is as varied as the country itself. Different regions specialize
in different cuisines. Though ingredients differ, with northwest France uses
more of butter, cream and apples and southwest France makes more use of pork
fat, duck fat, mushrooms and gizzards; the taste too differs considerably.
Though there is no official state religion in France, Christianity is mostly
practiced. Music and dance of France equally catches attention of other people.
All these factors have enriched culture of France.
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