Fun France Facts

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France is world renowned for its fine cuisine, amazing countryside and cultural cities. We all know that Paris is the capital city and the French Riviera is where you can find the best beaches, but here’s a look at some more France facts. If you didn’t want to visit before you most certainly will after reading these:  

• Depending on which region you visit determines how many kisses on the cheek you may receive as a greeting will change. Book a car hire in Ajaccio, Corsica and you can look forward to 5 kisses!
• You can visit the Canal du Midi, which is Europe’s oldest working canal. It has 63 locks, 126 bridges, 55 aqueducts, 7 canal bridges, 6 barrages and 1 tunnel; all located along 240 kms of water.
• Most coastal resorts are named after precious stones. You have the Mother-of-Pearl Coast, Emerald Coast and Jade Coast.
• From 1066 to the early 15^th century French was the official language of England.
• Le Bon Marche in Paris was the world’s first department store.
• France has over 40,000 castles, manors and palaces to visit!
• Cheese is a major part of any Frenchman’s diet. The country makes 300 different kinds!

Tempted to visit? Why not collect a car hire in Paris, from the Charles de Gaulle Airport; Europe’s largest cargo traffic airport!