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France Travel Information and Statistics

This article will provide a brief overview of France, including travel and demographical information, interesting facts, statistics and more.
An overhead view of Paris.
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France is a country that is globally famous for its rich history, beautiful and diverse landscapes, dynamic culture, culinary prowess, and much more. As one of the world’s top travel destinations, it boasts a population of approximately 67 million people and offers a diverse tapestry of experiences from the bustling streets of Paris to the serene lavender fields of Provence.

As a result of its influential role in fields such as art, fashion, food, architecture, and global politics, France remains a captivating and intriguing travel destination that combines old-world charm with modern dynamism. This article will provide a brief overview of this astonishing country, including travel and demographical information, interesting facts, statistics, and more.

The Arc de Triomphe at night.
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Capital – Paris

Population – 68,521,974 (2023 est.)

Total Area – 248,573 sq mi (643,801 sq km)

Official Language – French

GDP per capita (2021 est.) – $45,000 (€42,000)

Currency – Euro

A picture of a street in Paris taken from under the Eiffel Tower.
Image by Phil Riley
CityPopulationRegion
Paris13.1 MillionÎle-de-France
Lyon2.3 MillionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Marseille1.9 MillionProvence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Lille1.5 MillionHauts-de-France
Toulouse1.4 MillionOccitania (administrative region)
An image of Mount Saint-Michel in France
Image by Walter Zegenhagen
NameCityWebsite
Musée d’OrsayParishttps://www.musee-orsay.fr/en
The LouvreParishttps://www.louvre.fr/en
Musée de l’OrangerieParishttps://www.musee-orangerie.fr/en
Musée RodinParishttps://www.musee-rodin.fr/en
Musee de la Tapisserie de BayeuxBayeuxhttps://www.bayeuxmuseum.com/la-tapisserie-de-bayeux/
NameCityWebsite
Abbaye du Mont-Saint-MichelMont Saint-Michelhttps://www.abbaye-mont-saint-michel.fr/en
Palace of VersaillesVersailleshttps://en.chateauversailles.fr/
Sainte-ChapelleParishttps://www.sainte-chapelle.fr/en
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de ParisParishttps://www.notredamedeparis.fr/
Arc de TriompheParishttps://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/en/
NameCity/RegionWebsite
Palombaggia BeachCorsicahttps://corsicalovers.fr/en/palombaggia-beach-corsica/
AntibesAntibeshttps://www.seeantibes.com/
Belle-Île-en-MerBrittanyhttps://www.brittanytourism.com/destinations/the-10-destinations/southern-brittany-morbihan-gulf/belle-ile-the-beautiful-isle/
Les Calanques de CassisMarseillehttps://www.marseille-tourisme.com/en/discover-marseille/nature/the-calanques-of-marseille/
Côte de Granit RoseBrittanyhttps://www.brittanytourism.com/matching-what-i-want/outdoor-and-nature-activities/the-most-beautiful-areas-to-explore/the-pink-granite-coast/
NameCity/RegionWebsite
Le Bistrot Paul BertParishttps://bistrotpaulbert.fr/en
Restaurant RavigoteLyonhttps://www.restaurant-ravigote.com/annexe
Gravity BarParishttps://gravity-bar.eatbu.com/?lang=en
Little Red DoorParishttps://www.lrdparis.com/
Wayne’s BarNicehttps://www.waynesbar-restaurant.com/
no one deals like we do!
An Air France Plane on an airport runway
Image by Norbert

117.1 Million (2019 est.)

Intercity Rail – TGV

Airport NameCityIATAAnnual Number of Passengers
Paris Charles de GaulleParisCDG72.2 Million
Paris OrlyParisORY33.1 Million
NiceNiceNCE13.8 Million
Lyon Saint ExupéryLyonLYS11 Million
Toulouse BlagnacToulouseTLS9.6 Million
An image of the French Flag
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Designer – Jacques-Louis David

Year Adopted – 1794

Meaning – The principles of the revolution; liberty, equality, fraternity, democracy, secularism, and modernization.

Colors

ColorHEXRGB
Blue#002F67rgb(0, 47, 103)
White#FFFFFFrgb(255, 255, 255)
Red#ED1B24rgb(237, 27, 36)

(Please note that color appearance may depend on your device settings.)

Sources:

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/france/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-of-France

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/most-visited-countries


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