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Maison de la France - http://www.franceguide.com/
The official site of the French Government Tourist Office. |
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Orsay Museum in Paris - http://www.musee-orsay.fr/
Take a personalized virtual tour, viewing a selection of works by the same artist, or works produced in the same year, on a similar theme, or relating to the same art movement. |
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CIA World Factbook: France - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html
Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. |
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U.S. Department of State - France and Monaco Consular Information Sheet - http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1116.html
Offers travel information including Background Notes, entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport. |
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Creating French Culture - http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/bnf/bnf0001.html
Treasures from the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, exhibited at the Library of Congress, render an historical blueprint of France from the period of Charlemagne through that of Charles DeGaulle. |
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Lonely Planet - France - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france
Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country. |
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Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - France Maps - http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/france.html
Country, city and thematic maps, along with links to maps on other web sites. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas. |
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CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: France - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/world-leaders-f/france.html
List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central bank, ambassadors to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the UN, New York. |
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BBC Weather Centre - Country Guides: France - http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/country_guides/results.shtml?tt=TT003570
Provides climate and weather information, facts and statistics about the country, along with five-day forecasts for major cities. |
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Christmas Traditions in France and Canada - http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/noel/angl/noel.htm
Read about French and Canadian family celebrations, religious ceremonies, communal festivities, and the origins of Christmas. In French and English. |
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On the Line: Virtual Journey of France - http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/france/frindex.htm
Take a trip through France with this site, and learn about its history and culture. |
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Ma Vie en France: My Year as an Exchange Student - http://chelseainfrance.blogspot.com
Blog by a high schooler, following her year abroad in France with AFS Intercultural Programs. |
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Ask4Geo - France - http://www.ask4geo.com/france.php
Overview of France, its map, facts, history, culture, economy, geography, demographics, currency, and languages |
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Paris Pages: Culture - http://www.paris.org/culture.html
Museums and monuments plus an interactive map and events calendar. |
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Embassy of France in Washington, DC - http://ambafrance-us.org/
Official site provides news, information and photos about the country and its culture, tourism, trade and foreign affairs along with consular services. [English, French] |