The survival phrasebook
HelloBonjourbon-jour
Thank youMercimer-ci
PleaseS’il vous plaîtsil vou plè
GoodbyeAu revoiro revoir
Cheers!Santé !san-té
Local wisdom
« Little by little, the bird builds its nest. »
— French proverb
Did you know?
- France is the most visited country in the world.
- Paris earned its “City of Light” nickname from its early public street lighting.
- French territory spans 12 time zones, more than any other country.
- Over 1,000 recognised varieties of cheese are made there.
Your challenges in France
A month to taste, listen, watch, read and tell the country.
What if we cooked France?
Pick an iconic dish, photograph it and share your story with #UnMoisUnPays.
The anthem and sounds of the country
Start with the national anthem, then carry on with local playlists.
Where are we?
France, at a glance
Explore the country on the map, then open your favourite app.
The traveller’s notebook
LanguageFrançais
TimezoneUTC+01:00
A film from the country
Travel through national cinema.
A must-read book
Pick a local voice.
Follow everyday life
Creators, landscapes, conversations.