France is the top most visited country in Europe and is home to many tourist attractions, like the Eiffel tower, Palace of Versailles, the Louvre Museum etc. Nevertheless, there are many facts about France that are less known to people than anticipated. Here are some fun facts about France that you probably didn’t know.
The French are the world’s largest consumers of snails. They consume over 1.2 billion snails each year. France also has the most number of Nobel prize laureates for literature, with 15 awardees.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris was originally intended to be a temporary structure, but it became a permanent fixture and is now one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, showcasing as the symbol of France. They also have the highest number of time zones of any country in the world, with a total of 12.
France holds its mark as a country with one of the most influential events in modern history to have taken place on its shores, the French Revolution of 1789. This revolution paved the way to the establishment of a democratic and secular republic. French is also the official language of 29 countries, including Canada, Switzerland, and several African nations.
French cuisine is renowned and is one of the most beloved cuisines in the world that includes delicacies such as escargots (snails), foie gras (duck liver), and macarons. Most starred restaurants around the world serve at least one of the aforementioned dishes with their chefs taking delight and pride in being skilled in their preparation.
France is home to some of the world’s most famous artists, including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Its seat of power for royalty, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world after the Louvre Museum in Paris, which is the most visited museum in the world, with over 9 million visitors each year.
French is the fifth most spoken language in the world and has over a million French language centers around the globe. These are some of the lesser known facts about France but the list is endless.
Alliance Française is a network of French language institutions present around the world that was established to propagate French language and culture. Its Madras chapter is one of the best French institutes in Chennai where they provide French classes online and offline with French classes on weekends and weekdays.
To enroll in a French language course at Alliance Française of Madras, you can visit the French course details section or visit the campus in Nungambakkam to get more information about the courses, fees, and schedules.