The Académie Française sets an official standard of linguistic purism; however, this standard, which is not mandatory, is occasionally ignored … Se mere

Modern France is the result of centuries of nation building and the acquisition and incorporation of a number of historical provinces and overseas colonies into its geographical and … Se mere

Household structure
Growing out of the values of the Catholic Church and rural communities, the basic unit of French … Se mere

Food and alcohol
Traditional French culture places a high priority on the enjoyment of food. French cuisine was codified in … Se mere

France is a secular country where freedom of thought and of conscience which encompasses and supersedes freedom of religion is … Se mere

Paris has traditionally been associated with alternative, artistic or intellectual subcultures, many of which involved foreigners. Such subcultures include the "Bohemians" … Se mere

The French state has traditionally played an important role in promoting and supporting culture through the educational, linguistic, cultural and economic policies of the government and … Se mere