All About Paris

The French Culture

The French culture is so unique and a great thing to look into!

The French Culture is renowned for its appreciation of leisure, gastronomy, and art

  • Food & Drink
  • -The French consume roughly 52 pounds of cheese per person annually and produce over 400 types. It is illegal for supermarkets to throw away unsold food.

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  • Lifestyle & Etiquette
  • - Lunch is traditionally long, and dinners often start around 8-9:00 p.m.. The French often greet with a la bise (double cheek kiss).

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  • Work-Life Balance
  • -France has one of the most generous paid vacation policies in the world, with 30 days off per year.

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  • Language & Customs
  • - Proper, formal greetings (Bonjour and Au revoir) are essential, even when not smiling, which is often reserved for genuine warmth rather than casual politeness.

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  • Fun Facts
  • -France was the birthplace of cinema. It is legal to marry a deceased person in France. Paris has only one stop sign.

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  • History
  • -The French language was the official language of England for 300 years.

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