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France

France is a popular travel destination and has been featured many times on the Amateur Traveler.

Some facts about France:

  • France is the largest country in Western Europe
  • France is 3/4 the size of Texas.
  • The average life expectancy at birth for the French is 81.5 years.
  • France has an estimated population of 64.5 million, making it the 19th most populous country.
  • France is home to 41 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • The Eiffel Tower was supposed to be temporary and was initially unpopular.
  • Denim comes from the French city of Nimes.
  • France produces almost 360 different types of cheese.

Recent Posts

Travel to Normandy, France – Episode 914
Travel to Normandy, France – Episode 914
Travel to Reunion Island – Episode 889
Travel to Reunion Island – Episode 889
Travel to the Charente Region of France – Episode 872
Travel to the Charente Region of France – Episode 872
Cruising the Canal de Briare and the Loire Valley of France – Episode 840
Cruising the Canal de Briare and the Loire Valley of France – Episode 840
Exploring Different Seasons in Paris, the Fascinating Capital of France
Exploring Different Seasons in Paris, the Fascinating Capital of France
Tour du Mont Blanc Guide – Scenic Trails & Tips
Tour du Mont Blanc Guide – Scenic Trails & Tips
Travel to the French Pyrenees – Episode 760
Travel to the French Pyrenees – Episode 760
Travel to Brittany France – Episode 713
Travel to Brittany France – Episode 713
Travel to the Alsace Region of France – Episode 697
Travel to the Alsace Region of France – Episode 697
Travel to La Rochelle, France – Episode 676
Travel to La Rochelle, France – Episode 676
Normandy Itinerary – 3 Days in Normandy, France
Normandy Itinerary – 3 Days in Normandy, France
Things to do in Perpignan – A Visit to Pyrénées-Orientales and French Catalonia
Things to do in Perpignan – A Visit to Pyrénées-Orientales and French Catalonia
Canal Cruising in France – Episode 655
Canal Cruising in France – Episode 655
Cruising on the Canal du Midi – A Luxury Barge Cruise in Southern France including Carcassonne
Cruising on the Canal du Midi – A Luxury Barge Cruise in Southern France including Carcassonne
7 Exotic Island Running Routes
7 Exotic Island Running Routes