Political World Wall Map, French Language - 40.75" x 27" Paper

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In 600 BC, Ionian Greeks from Phocaea founded the colony of Massalia (present-day Marseille), on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. This makes it France's oldest city. [29] At the same time, some Gallic Celtic tribes penetrated parts of eastern and northern France, gradually spreading through the rest of the country between the 5th and 3rd century BC. [30] The Maison Carrée was a temple of the Gallo-Roman city of Nemausus (present-day Nîmes) and is one of the best-preserved vestiges of the Roman Empire. France is known for its rich cultural heritage, which includes cuisine, fashion, art, music, and cinema. Art and music have also played a significant role in French culture, with famous artists such as Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, and Pablo Picasso calling France home. French music has also made an impact globally, with artists such as Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, and Daft Punk gaining worldwide recognition. Language

The first leader to make himself king of all the Franks was Clovis I, who began his reign in 481, routing the last forces of the Roman governors of the province in 486. Clovis claimed that he would be baptised a Christian in the event of his victory against the Visigothic Kingdom, which was said to have guaranteed the battle. Clovis regained the southwest from the Visigoths, was baptised in 508 and made himself master of what is now western Germany. France was one of the first countries to create an environment ministry, in 1971. [90] Although it is one of the most industrialised countries in the world, France is ranked only 19th by carbon dioxide emissions, behind less populous nations such as Canada or Australia. This is due to the country's heavy investment in nuclear power following the 1973 oil crisis, [91] which now accounts for 75 per cent of its electricity production [92] and results in less pollution. [93] [94] According to the 2020 Environmental Performance Index conducted by Yale and Columbia, France was the fifth most environmentally conscious country in the world (behind the United Kingdom). [95] [96] With more than 10 million tourists a year, the French Riviera (French: Côte d'Azur), in Southeast France, is the second leading tourist destination in the country, after the Paris Region. [202] It benefits from 300 days of sunshine per year, 115 kilometres (71mi) of coastline and beaches, 18 golf courses, 14 ski resorts and 3,000 restaurants. [203] :31 Each year the Côte d'Azur hosts 50% of the world's superyacht fleet. [203] :66 There are lots more fantastic resources available you can use to complement this poster. You can use more display items to teach your children more about the French-speaking countries, worksheets to help your children with their French and lots more. Here are a few suggestions which you might find useful:From the 16th to the 19th century, France was responsible for 11% of the transatlantic slave trade, [55] second only to Great Britain during the 18th century. [56] While the state began condoning the practice with letters patent in the 1630s, Louis XIII only formalized this authorization more generally in 1642 in the last year of his reign. By the mid-18th century, Nantes had become the principal French slave-trading port. [55] Louis XIV, the "Sun King", was the absolute monarch of France and made France the leading European power. With Clovis's conversion to Catholicism in 498, the Frankish monarchy, elective and secular until then, became hereditary and of divine right. Largely flat Artois and Flanders include some of the most heavily industrialized parts of the country. However, there are many good reasons to explore the area, not least its strong associations with the most devastating battles of World War I, which recently marked its hundredth anniversary. Other big draws as you can see in the map of Northern France are the bustling port town of Calais, Dunkerque university atmosphere and poignant war memorials, and the delightful village of Cassel,a rare example of a Flemish hill settlement. St-Omer, Le Touquet and Montreuil-sur-Mer are strong contenders in terms of charm and interest and the castle at Pierrefonds would make Walt Disney proud. Around 125 BC, the south of Gaul was conquered by the Romans, who called this region Provincia Nostra ("Our Province"), which over time evolved into the name Provence in French. [34] Julius Caesar conquered the remainder of Gaul and overcame a revolt carried out by the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix in 52 BC. [35] Gaul was divided by Augustus into Roman provinces. [36] Many cities were founded during the Gallo-Roman period, including Lugdunum (present-day Lyon), which is considered the capital of the Gauls. [36] France has laws against racism and antisemitism, [139] while the 1990 Gayssot Act prohibits Holocaust denial.

Main article: French architecture Saint Louis's Sainte-Chapelle represents the French impact on religious architecture. Dependency of France: Réunion, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Mayotte, Wallis & Futuna, Saint Barthelemy, and Saint Pierre & Miquelon.The legislature consists of the French Parliament, a bicameral body made up of a lower house, the National Assembly ( Assemblée nationale) and an upper house, the Senate. [127] Legislators in the National Assembly, known as députés, represent local constituencies and are directly elected for five-year terms. [128] The Assembly has the power to dismiss the government by majority vote. Senators are chosen by an electoral college for six-year terms, with half the seats submitted to election every three years. [129] The Senate's legislative powers are limited; in the event of disagreement between the two chambers, the National Assembly has the final say. [130] The parliament is responsible for determining the rules and principles concerning most areas of law, political amnesty, and fiscal policy; however, the government may draft specific details concerning most laws.