France

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history.
President: Emmanuel Macron Trending
Capital: Paris
Population: 66.9 million (2016) World Bank
Currencies: Euro, CFP franc
Points of interest: Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre-Dame de Paris,