Most people associate French culture with Paris, which is a center of fashion, cuisine, art and architecture, but life outside of the City of Lights is very different and varies by region. ... Historically, French culture was influenced by Celtic and Gallo-Roman cultures as well as the Franks, a Germanic tribe.
Language French, the official language, is the first language of 88% of the population. Most of those who speak minority languages also speak French, as the minority languages are given no legal recognition. 3% of the population speak German dialects, predominantly in the eastern provinces of Alsace-Lorraine and Moselle.
Religion France as Roman Catholic 83–88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%–10%, unaffiliated 4%.
Clothing In France the clothing is similar to America.
Music They have Hip Hop, Rock, and Jazz.
Art France has had many good artist in the past one known as Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo made Mona Lisa. Lisa was painted in 1503 by oil paint. Another painter is Vincet van Gogh He made many paintings. One is the Starry Night he painted it in 1889.
Money In France they use the Euro for currency. 1 Euro in France equals $1.06 cents in U.S. money.
Food In France they eat many different foods. One is Duck confit is a French dish made with the whole duck. In Gascony, according to the families perpetuating the tradition of duck confit, all the pieces of duck are used to produce the meal. Another good meal is Coq au vin is a French dish of chicken braised with wine, lardons, mushrooms, and optionally garlic.
Sports France like many countries has a taste for popular sports such as Rugby, Football and Basketball. Cycling is also a very well followed sport, with many people in France Cycling as a hobby. Horse racing is important, especially trotting.
Traditions The French celebrate the traditional Christian holidays of Christmas and Easter. They mark May Day, also known as Labor Day, on May 1. Victory in Europe Day on May 8 commemorates the end of hostilities in Europe in World War II. Bastille day is celebrated on July 14.