subject: French Culture [print this page] France is a multifaceted country in all its aspects which is identified as a great country to travel for those who are interested in studying different cultures. The French culture is a main reason for the success of the tourism field with the support of luxury Family friendly cottages. Its history goes back to 50,000 BC and has benefited from different influences. The culture has become richer through the centuries and political leaders have often valorised the influence of the French culture. France is a republic that has always defended such values as the human rights or secularism.
The French culture is a melting pot of the history of the country: it is an old, rich and diversified culture, as diversified as its regions are. The territory is a mosaic of regions offering landscapes and cultural features all different from one to the other: chic boulevards in Paris, snowy tops in the Alps, pine-lined beaches in the Lands, vineyards in Burgundy, sunny villages surrounded by lavender in Provence. France is also famous with its conventional architecture styles which can be seen almost in every building such as French holiday cottages to rent. The inhabitants are proud of their heritage and traditions. To this regionalism must be added today the diversity of an immigrated population, which reinforces the French multiculturalism.
The cultural diversity reflects the geographical one. In France you can easily be taken down the centuries, going from Roman vestiges and medieval castles to Renaissance palaces or contemporary buildings like Beaubourg. Each region offers its own local craftsmanship: lace work from Calais, cutlery from Auvergne, Limoges porcelain, santons of Provence. Travelling with enjoying these points in everywhere brings an awesome feeling for visitors because, there are all the facilities provided for them even for night accommodation in Bed and breakfast Normandy and other areas comfortable hotels.
France offers also thousands of monuments and museums. The language itself is also a strong cultural feature due to the reputation of French literature, even outside the borders, within many French-speaking communities. Last but not least, permanent creativity in the fields of gastronomy, arts, fashion and luxury widely contributes to the renown of French culture.
