in national identity and positive achievements

BY: Lauren Wach

BeginningBeginning with with UnityUnity

Right in the MiddleRight in the Middle

Work HardWork HardCe n'est pas tant d'être riche qui fait le bonheur, c'est de le devenir.

It's not so much being rich that makes one happy, it's becoming rich that does ( Stendahl)

Hard

Play Hard

Live for the Moment…Live for the Moment…

Delicacies Delicacies Éclairs

Crème Brulee

Wine

Historic Land Marks = Historic Land Marks = tourismtourism

Arc de Triomphe Notre Dame

Eiffel Tower

Art En art comme en amour, l'instinct suffit

Whether it is art or love, your instinct will suffice.

Mona Lisa By: Leonardo Da Vinci

Impression, SunriseBy: Claude Monet

Broadening the HorizonBroadening the Horizon France now not only accepts French as the formal language but France now not only accepts French as the formal language but

also regional languages( Romance, Breton and Basque) as well also regional languages( Romance, Breton and Basque) as well (2008)(2008)

Freedom of thought and religion, essential to the Culture of FranceFreedom of thought and religion, essential to the Culture of France

The Republic of France is based on the The Republic of France is based on the principle of principle of laicitelaicite (freedom of religion ) (freedom of religion )

All Religions are accepted and welcomed All Religions are accepted and welcomed Most abundant religions in France : Catholicism, Buddhist, Islam Most abundant religions in France : Catholicism, Buddhist, Islam

and Judaism. and Judaism.

Education is EssentialEducation is Essential primary education (primary education (enseignement primaireenseignement primaire)) middle school (le collège)middle school (le collège) secondary education (l'université)secondary education (l'université) = = the baccalaureate examthe baccalaureate exam

Celebrate good times• vacances de la Toussaint ( All Saints Day)• La Fête du Travail ( Labor Day)- Lillis are given to one another• National Holiday: Bastille Day• La Fête des morts ( All Souls Day) – Chrysanthemums are brought

to departed loved one’s graves• Remembrance Day ( Official holiday)• La Chandeleur (Candlemas)- Crepes are made and eaten after 8pm

for prosperity

AuAu revrevoiroir!!