Toulouse is a city in France. It is in the southwestern part of France. It is located near the and the Spanish border. Toulouse’s exact location is 43.6047° N, 1.4442° E. It is bisected by the Garonne River. In France, Toulouse is the fourth biggest city. The treaty of Paris was signed in 1229, the same year that it became a city. It was signed by Raymond VII of Toulouse and Louis XIV of France. Toulouse was a very old city, but now its capitol is updated and very modern. The capital is two stories and has a total of 41 windows throughout the whole building. The oldest part of the capitol is the archive tower that was built in the sixteenth century. It was the fourth city to be founded in France, and its buildings are built mostly with clay …show more content…
The temperature averages at 12.7 ℃. The average rainfall is 698 millimeters. Toulouse has a very good culinary style that many people enjoy. A food that was introduced in Toulouse is Foie Gras, which is made from the liver of a goose or duck that was fattened on purpose. Some other foods include cassoulet, gabure, and Toulouse sausage. Cassoulet is slow cooked with hericot beans, vegetables, herbs, and some different kinds of meat. Garbure is a very heavy soup with different kinds of vegetables and meats. Toulouse sausage is pork flavored with wine, smoked bacon, and garlic. Toulouse is a very cultural city. Occitanie is a common religion in Toulouse that has Spanish, French, and Italian influences. There are also lots of museums in this city. The Basilique is a church made in the 11th century that is very famous for its good architectural style. Hotel d’assezat is an old mansion in the city that attracts many tourists, and has the famous art collection of the Bemberg Foundation. The Capitole is a big theater, and town hall that puts on very nice musicals. The gross domestic product in Toulouse is $87.915 billion for 2,755,000 people in it at the time. Its gross domestic product for an 8.9 percent of unemployment was $32,519 per year per
Paris is one of the oldest and prominent cities of the world. Its istory goes back to 3rd century B.C. Paris was made the capital of France in 508. Since then it became quite an important city in the eyes of the world. The city went through early developments as in the 14th century, Philippe Auguste, a great urban planner, established the walls that surround Paris and he also created the fortress of the Louvre.
In 2013 French wine exports earned AUD $11.92 billion. France is known for high end wines bringing a huge economic return.
What is French Folklore? It emcomasses the fables, folkore and fairytales and legends of the people in France.
...olive trees. Then go to Toulouse and enjoy all their wonderful cheese at Xavier’s and most of all you have to go to their wonderful restaurants that specialize in the famous cassoulet. While researching Languedoc and Toulouse I hope I get a chance in my life time to visit southern France to experience everything they have to offer.
for I love France so much that I would not part with a village of it
Creole and Cajun cuisine has been around since the mid 1800’s.[] The best place to trace its origin is New Orleans, Louisiana. The Cajun and Creole recipes are influenced by: French, Spanish, German, African and Italian contributions.[] New Orleans is a place where people live to eat and the living is easy going. Dinning is part of New Orleans culture and you are sure to find a place to find food love. In present day, New Orleans’ menus vary from corner to corner. There is so much to choose from, it is hard to believe that any restaurant could have survived all these years. However, there is one restaurant that has been with New Orleans since the beginning of its exquisite cuisines. Antoine’s a family owned Creole-French restaurant that has had over 174 years of success in the city.[] As we look into the history of Antoine’s, we will discover what is it about this place that keeps customers coming back.
La République Français— this is the French Republic, known to the rest of the world as the country of France. France is considered a beautifully romantic country that is a hotspot for tourists from all around the world. Its capital is Paris, also known as the City of Lights—home to the celebrated Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. The currency is the European euro and the population is around 65,500,000. Along with that cultural presentation of the country, France is the 5th largest world power; it is also the head agricultural producer in the European Union. Along with all of this, France has a strong national identity that can be drawn from such political sectors as state, nation, government, elections, political culture, and current events.
Although France was politically divided and hurt, France managed to be a major center of beautiful culture and expression, which ...
Covering such a vast area and population dispersion, France is home to several different religions. The majority of people in France practice mainly Roman Catholicism. Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim religions fall into the minority with around ten to fourteen percent of the entire population practicing these religions. Each religion has its own set of rules, beliefs, and bylaws with only a few overlapping ideas, this is what causes a culture to be so diverse and ultimately making other cultures differ from one another.
Buildings like the Pont Neuf and Place Royale were the stepping stones of Paris becoming the Paris it is today. It changed the way people looked at Paris and France as a whole. It evolutionized structures around the world as many buildings would copy the foundations and ideas presented in the Pont Neuf and the Place Royale. Not many buildings in the world have made such an economic boost than the Place Royale did for the city of Paris. Besides the captivating design, the consistency of symmetry and color and texture of the Place Royale, it produced business and commercial to be easily accessible. It also made benefits such as providing residences for the Parisians. There weren't any disadvantages for the Parisians that stemmed from both the Pont Neuf and the Place Royale. One may suggest that these old buildings are not sustainable. That is wrong. In fact, thanks to the materials used to build the Pont Neuf and Place Royale (brick and stone), the two iconic monuments were able to stand the test of time and still contribute to be a big part of the Paris community. Below are photos of the Pont Neuf (left) and the Place Royale (right). You can see that these structures are still intact and look polished. These structures were more than
Services are a large part of the composition of France’s gross domestic product. It accounts for 70.6% of the GDP and a whopping 71% of the work force (“CIA 2001”. 1). Tourism has a lot to do with the very large chunk services take up in France’s gross domestic product. People make their way to France for many different reasons. Some people come for the great food, wines, and pastries. Others come for the beautiful scenery of the French Riviera, Eiffel Tower, and fun festivals such as the gypsy festival which is known for its extravagant singing and dancing. Others come for art and entertainment which they can take in at any one of France’s many museums such as the Louvre. The Cannes Film Festival is another event that makes France an attractive destination for those who love the arts. The festival brings film stars together from all over the world to promote their new summer movies.
According to livescince.com, The French community is extremely passionate about romance and are very open about it. This is shown in the film when Amelie gets her co-worker and a customer together or Amelie and Nino’s relationship. It is also shown in passion for the past. This was shown when Amelie returns the man his box full of childhood relics and he was beyond words. It is also seen with Amelie’s father and the garden gnome. He was extremely upset when the gnome disappeared after finally being able to take it out of the tool shed. The consumption of horsemeat was also brought up in the film, which is something the French eat. The high alcohol consumption is also prevalent in the film. This is shown by the character always having wine during meals or when a visitor comes to their
Built in 1889 to commemorate the hundred year anniversary of the French Revolution, the Eiffel Tower has been a topic of discussion for numerous years. Designed by Gustave Eiffel and Morris Koechlin, the Tower was built originally as a temporary structure. The pieces of this eye-catching building were to be disassembled and melted down after twenty years. This did not happen, however. The Eiffel Tower has become a colossal icon throughout the world; the Tower has brought in enormous revenue and has a scientific impact on French and all of Europe’s society.
Paris is known for having good baguettes and duck. Paris is also known for having many bakeries with croissants. I would prefer trying all of the foods in Paris that aren’t in America. Another thing I would like to experience is their culture. I want to be in Paris on July 14, Bastille Day, because it’s on the same date as my dad’s birthday and four days after my own.