France has a rich culture that has been shaped by its geography and history. Some key aspects of French culture include its art, like the works housed in the Louvre; family and social relationships, which have evolved in recent decades; festivals celebrating film, arts, and religion; and cuisine centered around bread, wine and regional dishes. Business etiquette in France emphasizes courtesy and respect through polite greetings, thoughtful gift-giving, and making appointments well in advance. Fashion also plays an important cultural role as Paris is considered one of the top fashion capitals globally.

1. THE CULTURE OF FRANCE
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2. FACTS ABOUT FRANCE
• The name “France” came from Latin word Francia
• France’s total land area is 0.45% of the total land area on the
earth
• France possesses the second – largest Exclusive Economic zone in
the world
• Languages:-
• French , Catalan, Italian, Basque, Celtic, Kabyle, Arabic

3. FRENCH CULTURE
• Culture consists of beliefs and values learned through socialization process.
• Social interactions between members of society and personal beliefs.
• Cultural of france has been shaped by:
Geography, Profound historical events , by
the
foreign and internal forces.
• Promotes many forms of multiculturalism.

4. FRENCH ART
• The Grand Louvre is the largest national museum of France .
• The most visited museum in the world and historic monument.
• It is central landmark of Paris, located at the right bank of the Seine in the first
arrondissement.
• The famous masterpiece of art of “Mona Lisa “ is exhibited here.

5. FAMILES & REALTIONSHIPS
• Over the twentieth century, the traditional family structure in france has
evolved.
• Since 1960s marriage has decreased ,divorce has increased.
• From 1982 to 1999: -increase in number of single parent families .
• - childless couples , single men and women.
• Family is the social adhesive and responsibilities.
• Extended family provides both emotional and financial support.

6. FESTIVALS
• Cannes film festival:
• - worlds most prestigious film festivals.
• - most prestigious award is given ie “Golden palm”.
• Festival d’Avignon: Oldest extant festival and annual arts festival.
• Festivals of light (Lyon): on 8 December
• - France expresses gratitude toward mary ,mother of Jesus .
• Nice jazz festival : Take place in every summer.

7. FRENCH SPORTS
• National sport is football called as “le foot”.
• Won football world cup in 1998 and 2018
• “Tour de France” is an annual bicycle race covers approximately
3,500km throughout France.
• Most watched sports in France: Football, basketball, cycling and
tennis.

8. FRENCH ETIQUETTES
• Meeting Etiquette: - Handshake is common form of greeting
• - first names reserved for family & close friends
• - friends may greet each other by lightly kissing on the cheeks
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• Gift giving Etiquettes: - Flowers are given in odd numer but not 13
• - white flowers as they are used in weddings
• - wine is given with high quality
• - Gifts are usually opened when received

9. BUSINESS ETIQUETTES
• Relationships & communication :
• - Emphasizes courtesy & degree of formality
• - mutual trust & respect is required
• - France person communicates is often predicated by social status,
education level and which part of the country they were raised.
• Business meetings Etiquette :
• - Appointments are necessary and made at least 2 weeks in advance
• - Appointments may be made in writing or by telephone
• - No appointments in vacation period mostly in July or August
• - Meetings are to discuss issues not to make decisions

10. FRENCH CUISINE
• Breakfast : - Le petit dejeuner is often a quick meal
• Lunch :- Sunday lunches are often longer and taken with family
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• Dinner : - The meal is often accompanied by bread, wine and mineral
water
• - main meat course are often served with vegetables along with
rice and pasta
• Beverages :- culture of wine consumption
• -Beer is popular with the young

11. FASHION
• Fashion has been an important industry and cultural export of France
since 17th century
• Paris is considered as one of the world’s fashion capitals
• Historically, many of the world’s top designers and fashion houses have
been French ,including.
• - Coco Chanel
• - Christian Dior
• - Louis Vuitton
• - Shoe designer Christian Louboutin

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