French

French

Most people associate French culture with Paris, but life outside of the City is very different.
French is the dominant language of the country’s 66 million residents.
Religion:
Catholicism is the predominant religion of France.

Food:
Food and wine are central to life at all socioeconomic levels, and socializing.

Clothes:
Paris is known as the home to many high-end fashion houses, such as Dior, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Chanel. Many French people dress in a sophisticated, professional and fashionable style. Typical outfits include nice dresses, suits, long coats, scarves and berets.

Art:
Art is everywhere in France  particularly in Paris and other major cities, Romanesque Rococo and Neoclassic influences can be seen in many churches and other public buildings.Many of history’s most renowned artists, including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Camille Pissarro, sought inspiration in Paris. The Louvre Museum in Paris is among the world’s largest museums and is home to many famous works of art, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

Holidays and celebration:
The French celebrate the traditional Christian holidays of Christmas and Easter. They mark May Day, also known as Labor Day, on May 1. Victory in Europe Day on May 8 commemorates the end of hostilities in Europe in World War II, Bastille Day, on july 14.

http://m.livescience.com/39149-french-culture.html

by Paula Salazar