France can be considered as one of the most important nations of the Western world, historically and culturally. It is also famous for its art, wines, museums, food and style.
The country is the largest West European nation and has coastlines on the Atlantic, the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel.
Avenue des Champs Élysées, in Paris►
Strasbourg, the ancient capital of the Alsace region, in northeast France. More pictures of France►
Castle of the Popes, in Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, southeastern France. Avignon was the capital of the papacy from 1309 to 1377, and was papal property until the French Revolution.
View of port from Citadelle, Saint-Tropez, French Riviera.
La Porte Cailhau, Place du Palais, in Bordeaux. It was constructed in 1495 to celebrate the victory of King Charles VIII at Fornoue. Bordeaux is also famous for its wines.
The Eiffel Tower and Seine River. More pictures►
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