France
Изумрудная страна виноградников, France , the largest country in Western Europe. In France, the tallest mountain in Western Europe , Mont Blanc , whose height is 4807 m.
in the state includes the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea and more than twenty Overseas Dependent Territories.
This is a country that gave the world champagne and camembert cheese , Tour de France and the Eiffel Tower , but for its seductive way of life called Douce France - Dear France .
In ancient times, its territory was inhabited by Celtic tribes Gauls. In 58-51 BC. Oe.Gaul (modern France ) was conquered by Julius Caesar and became part of the Roman Empire as the province of Gaul . Board Romans lasted for about 500 years.
The population was romanized and spoke to the V century on Vulgar Latin , which became the foundation of the modern French language.
In the last quarter of a V H . Oe., Gaul won the Franks , who created the kingdom . The monarchy was overthrown by the French Revolution of 1789 In 1792, France was proclaimed a Republic. After Napoleon's defeat in France was established a constitutional monarchy ( 1815g. ) , which lasted until 1848. When the country was again proclaimed a republic.The Second Republic lasted until 1852, when Napoleon III proclaimed the Empire. In 1871, France was finally restored republican government .
Париж-столица мираThe geography of the largest European countries ranges from jagged coastline to the endless beaches , from bustling cities with there life before unusual lovely villages and sun -soaked islands of up to luxury mountain ski resorts.France - a country that inspired Monet to experiment with color, Toulouse Lautrec - the image of vulnerabilities of Parisian society , and Debussy - the creation of fine and hazy harmonies in his music.It tempts our taste foie gras and frogs' legs, and captures the imagination resorts St Tropez and Port Grimaud , which brings together the cream of society .Remember that France - the most visited country in the world ( by number of foreigners coming ) Paris - the tourist city , the Eiffel Tower - the most visited and popular tourist attraction in the world , which means that France - the undisputed champion of world tourism.
Kitchen.
It is the birthplace of champagne and cognac.In the production of wine with her only rival Italy . In each province, their grapes are grown and produced their own wines. Dominated by dry wines. These wines are usually referred to by the grape variety - Chardonnay , Sauvignon Blanc , Cabernet Sauvignon and blended wines , etc. , that is a mixture of grapes, called on the terrain.In France, a particularly famous Champagne , Anjou, Bordeaux and Burgundy wines .
Another famous drink - brandy . It is a kind of brandy or grape vodka . There are other varieties, such as Armagnac . In France, cognac is called only one drink that is made near the town of Cognac.Cognac is usually no snack , occasionally interspersed with gourmet aftertaste of black radish . More about this drink http://turist. rbc. ru/article/18/06/2010/199202.
Замок Saint MichelIn Normandy, distributed another strong drink - Calvados.
In addition to great drinks , a country famous for its fine cheeses.
The famous cheesemaker Andre Simon argues that in France there are 839 varieties of cheese , no more and no less.
Camembert - fairly young by historical standards and cheese. He is only three hundred years , not two thousand, as Conte, which tasted by the Romans .
Camembert made from whole cow's milk and has certain parameters: the thickness of 3.1 cm , diameter 11.3 cm and weight 340 grams .
In the heat production of soft cheese is some complexity, so it is usually manufactured from September to May .Cheese matures in special forms , stir it occasionally , but when it comes to condition , transferred to a drying room , where the mold is added .
Brie Camembert historically older , and much more : even Charlemagne named him one of the most exquisite dishes.Shelf life of cheese etog more than Camembert : alleged that Brie lives 84 days , 4 hours and 23 minutes.
In addition to these fairly common cheeses, there are plenty of varieties of soft cheese bearing the beautiful names : Saint- Benoit, Kulome , Brie de Melen and so on.
Enjoying a delicious symbols of the country will never forget that you 're in the middle of Europe, and food prices are calculated in euros and not in other currencies, so if you are heavily shelled out on the samples , then save in the future , and to use this board experienced travelers ,who will tell you they do not give yourself die of hunger even in such an expensive city like Paris, http,/ / turist:They are good to use with bread and fruit - grapes, peaches , apples, pears.
Useful information. rbc. ru/article/30/09/2010/214041.
Help phones .
throughout France : - 12.
Telephone reference in Russian: .
( Mon - Fri 9 . 00 to 19. 00) tel. (33-1) 400-701-65 .
Emergency Services :.
Fire - 18.
The Police - 17.
Ambulance (SAMU) - 15.
Pan-European rescue service - 112.
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