France is the largest country in Western Europe, located in between Spain and Belgium. Some key points about France include: - French culture places high importance on food, wine, fashion and art. French architecture has been influenced by Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and other styles. - Tourism is a major industry in France, which receives over 75 million foreign tourists annually. Many tourists come to visit landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. - French customs emphasize politeness and formality. Business meetings require appointments in advance. The family is also very important in French culture. - Major festivals celebrate French history and culture. Sports like soccer and cycling are popular among the French. Regions

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2. France

4. 22 provinces

5. Capital: Paris

7. Language: French as the official language

8. Currency: Euro

9. Religion: Rome Catholicism as the state religion

10. GDP: $2.130 trillion

11. Climate : generally cool winters, mild summers

13. Louvre Museum the largest national museum of France Arch of Triumph (Arc de Triomphe) one of the most famous monuments in Paris

14. History Renaissance (15th -17th century) The French Revolution (1789-1799) Industrial Revolution (18th-19th century) Defeated in World War I (1914-1918)

15. France ? = Romantic

16. Aesthetic

17. Art The Change in Style 1. Medieval masterpieces Characteristics: -brilliant stained glass -intricate stone facades Sainte-Chapelle-tell the story of Bible

18. 2. The Renaissance in France-mainly influenced by Italian Renaissance-Arts focused more on human and natureCharacteristics :-elongated and graceful -reliance on visual rhetoric-Showed body movement and facial expression in paintings and sculptures

19. Madonna with the Long Neck Shows Mannerism’s elongated proportions, highly stylized poses, lack of clear perspective Pontormo, Entombment, 1528 Shows different human poses and facial expressions.

20. 3. Realism and Impressionism -after the revolution of 1848 -realists shifted their artistic focus to the ‘humble’ aspects of peasant life The name of the Impressionism is derived from the title of a Claude Monet work, Impression, Sunrise (Impression, soleillevant)

21. Pierre-Auguste Renoir, On the Terrace, oil on canvas, 1881, Claude Monet, Woman with a Parasol,1875

22. Museum -The Louvre in Paris contains one of the largest and most important art collections in the world -Nearly 30 art museums in Paris Outlook and dining room of The Louvre

23. Famous Art in The Louvre Paolo CALIARI(known as VERONESE) The Wedding Feast at Cana. World-famous painting- Leonardo da Vinci ‘s Mona Lisa

24. Liberty Leading the PeopleEugène DELACROIX (Charenton-Saint-Maurice, 1798 – Paris, 1863) Aphrodite ("Venus de Milo") Late 2nd century BC-------Greek art which shows the eternal quest of beauty

25. Music -A wide range of styles (from the most traditional to the most popular ) -Classical music -Folk music -Popular music

26. Paris -the chief art center and the center of influence for 19th-century European music -the musical center for foreign romantic composers <<Charles Gounod (1818-1893) Thomas Ambroise 1811-1896>>

27. Film -France : the birthplace of cinema -early significant contributions -the world’s first film was screened in Parisian café in 1985 “Feeding the Baby” (1895) by Brothers Louis and Angus Lumiere “Exciting the Factory” (1895)

28. Architecture in France The Change in Style Romanesque -developed simultaneously in parts of France in the 10th century Characteristic: -thick walls -lack of sculpture -the presence of rhythmic ornamental arches known as a Lombard band -apse(semi-dome) Triple apse of church

29. Gothic -from 1140 until about 1500 - arose from Renaissance -Gothic architecture’s old name was French -Early Gothic style was characterized by the adoption of the point arch and transition characteristics: -pointed arch -ribbed vault -flying buttress Abbey Church of St. Denis

30. Amiens Cathedral Chartres Cathedral

31. Baroque -French Baroque evolved during the reigns of Louis XIII (1610-43), Louis XIV (1643-1714) and Louis XV (1714-74) -heavily influenced 18th-century secular architecture across Europe Characteristics: -symmetrical -integration of the gardens in the composition of the palace

32. Corps de logis Château de Maisons-Laffitte near Paris: François Mansart, 1642.

34. Impact on Hospitality Hotels in France are architecturallyInfluenced by – Romanesque : apse Baroque: symmetrical Hotel St. Merry (boutique hotel)

35. Influenced by – Gothic : pointed arch Baroque : symmetrical Place de l'Hotel de Ville, Paris

36. Influence to hotels and tourists Hotel : -Gothic and Baroque give an impression of grand , mystical -Combination of modern and old architecture style -Some hotels are converted from historical buildings and churches Significance : -Give logo to France -Give tourist memorable experience -Attract tourists from different countries to appreciate the uniqueness of France

37. Customs and Etiquettes

39. Lightly kissing on the cheeks

40. Address the French by their title and surname

41. Avoid discussion topics e.g. religion , money , job

43. Hierarchical structure

44. The top of the company make the decisions

46. Direct eye contact

47. July and August are vacation period

48. Analyze every detail of a project carefully

49. Comprehensive contractHigh uncertainty avoidance

53. Dressing

54. Seating Plan

55. leisurely dining

56. Table manners

58. Fashion

59. Sports and hobbies

61. Prefer to enjoy each type of food separately

63. Vary by regions & seasons

64. Codified in the 20th century to become modern cuisine

65. Traditionally: rich sauces

66. New cooking style: Rich sauces are eliminated

70. Drinks Impact on hospitality Wine bars are more popular than traditional cafes or bistros nowadays Better food Inviting atmosphere

71. Sports and hobbies Soccer Rugby union Cycling- Tour de France

72. Sports and Hobbies Impact on hospitality Sports are encouraged in France football is the national sport with government supports Through promotion, it brings tourists. E.g. holding the football World Cup in 1998 1 holding the annual cycling race Tour

73. FASHION Modern "haute couture" originated in Paris in the 1860s One of the world's fashion capitals The Paris Fashion week takes place twice a year

74. Fashion Paris fashion is often outrageous, as lean, trim, and mean models, parade down the catwalks of the leading couture houses French Fashion, with different styles, is elegant.

75. Fashion Fashion is dissolved in the French society understands the importance of fashion taken seriously Many developments of fashion styles are influenced by popular culture E.g. the Left Bank Look

76. Fashion Impact on hospitality 1gh Attract not only designers but also tourists to visit Paris A hub for fashion brands to make profit for boutique

77. Family relationship Traditionally, France encourage childbirth and parenting Family members are close and maintain good relationship(Crenner,1998) Family life include relationships with all generations

79. 2/3 of all families were nuclear (Berkner and Shaffer 1978)

82. modern tram and light rail networks

83. natural and man-made waterways network is the largest in EuropeImpacts: facilitate travel and tourism development can reach more and further destinations

84. Holidays &Festival

85. Holidays Victory in Europe Day All Saints' Day Assumption of Mary Veterans Day

86. Festival France Scarecrow Festival French National Day France Celtic Festival

87. French Chablis Wine Festival France Bicycle Festival Lyon France "Festival of Lights" France Lorraine International Hot Air Balloon Festival

88. Festival de Cannes

89. France is a lot more than romance

90. Impact on Hospitality

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93. Conclusion Freedom and liberty Unique customs and etiquettes High tech transportation along with natural and traditional water cannel

94. Conclusion Proud of their culture, tradition and diversity Strive for perfection, with a passion for excellence Proud to be different, with a passion for life

95. Conclusion Vibrant lifestyles Vibrant festivals Great fashion Great museum and famous art Respectful architectures Beautiful and challenging landscape Enjoy great food and wine

96. France is the most visited nation on the Earth

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