France is the most visited country every year with more than 80 million people visiting each year. It is considered one of the most beautiful countries in the world. There are so many famous monuments, buildings and castles in France, but these top landmarks should be recognised by everyone! 

 

1. Eiffel Tower in Paris

The Eiffel Tower or known as la tour d’Eiffel in French is one of the landmarks most people can instantly think of when looking at France. The metal construction stands in the city centre of Paris and was built in 1889 as a centrepiece for the World’s Fair. It was initially built to just be an exhibition to only stand for 20 years but it is still the main attraction in France’s capital city with millions of people visiting the Eiffel Tower each year to take iconic pictures. 

 

2. Versailles

The château or castle on the outskirts of Paris was built as a hunting lodge for Louis XIII in 1623 but was later transformed into a massive palace for the French kings. After the French Revolution the Royal family was forced to move out of the castle and it fell into disrepair. It has been largely restored today and is an iconic tourist attraction for people to visit. It also hosts visiting heads of foreign states to come and stay. 

 

3. Arc de Triomphe

The famous Arc de Triomphe stands in the centre of the French capital Paris at the Place Charles de Gaulle which is also known as Place de L’Etoile. It is a triumphal arch that honours those French soldiers who fought during the war. The names of 588 French generals are written in a list on the inside of the walls of the Arc de Triomphe. This French monument was built between 1806 and 1836. You can climb up the Arc de Triomphe’s 280 stairs to see a wonderful view of Paris from the top. 

 

4. Mont St Michel

This French landmark is a tiny island located in a small area off the northwestern coast of France. The island which is only cut off during high tide is accessible on foot using a foot bridge which was created in 2014. On top of the rocky island is an impressive abbey which was built and expanded on over several centuries. Today only about 40 people live in the small village around the parish church and the abbey. 

Please read the article on French Food here before answering the questions.

 

1) Food in France is also known as French

1. a) Fries b) Toast
2. c) Cuisine                                      d) Cheese

 

2) French food has influenced the style of cooking throughout 

1. a) North America      b) Europe
2. c) Australasia d) Asia

 

3) In the South of France people prefer to use this in their cooking

1. a) butter b) canola oil
2. c) water d) olive oil and garlic

 

4) A well known type of bread in France is called a 

1. a) scone         b) baguette
2. c) crepe d) bun

 

5) Crepes are usually filled with chocolate sauce and fresh fruit

1. True                     b) False

 

6) Crepes are never filled with a savoury filling

1. a) True                            b) False

 

7) A well known cheese that the French are famous for is 

1. a) Colby                    b) Cheddar
2. c) Camembert d) Mozzarella cheese

 

8) Ratatouille is a thick stew that is made from these vegetables

1. a) carrots and peas                       b) lettuce and cabbage
2. c) kumara and corn                        c) tomatoes and bell peppers

 

9) The word ratatouille translates to 

1. a) motley crew b) motley stew
2. c) motley crue d) mouldy stew

 

10) Escargot is the French name for 

1. a) cheese                   b) truffles
2. c) snails                     d) baguettes

ourced from Kiddle & Kids World Travel Guide

 

French food or French cuisine as it is known has influenced the style of cooking throughout Europe. French cuisine was introduced in the 20th century by Georges Augusre Esciffier who was considered to be a genius in this field. 

 

Cheese and wine are also a popular part of dining in France and they are well known for some of their cheese and wines. In the North of France people often use butter for cooking but in the South people prefer to use olive oil and garlic in their cooking. Each region in France has its own special dish that they call their own.

 

There are many famous dishes that are known around the world that have come from France. French bread loaves are known around the world. They are known as the baguette, it is a long and thin loaf of bread. French bread is typically made with white wheat flour but most French bakeries will have many different types of baguettes to choose from. 

 

Crepes are a favourite sweet treat for many people who visit France. They are known as French pancakes and are very thin. They are usually filled with chocolate sauce and fresh fruit or sprinkled with sugar however they can sometimes have a more savoury filling. 

 

The French are also known for their love of cheese, they are great at making it too. They create their cheeses from cow’s milk and goat’s milk as well. Camembert, Bree and blue cheese (Roquefort) are the cheeses that the French are most well known for. The French also have a famous dish called ratatouille, this is a thick stew that is made from tomatoes and bell peppers, it is quite often just a vegetable stew but there are variations that have meat included. 

 

Ratatouille is a well-known vegetable stew that comes from Provence and Nice, regions in France famous for produce. This stew is a celebration of hard-working farmers and the fruits of their labour. Ratatouille is a dish full of garlic, olives and onions. The word ratatouille translates to motley stew and is sometimes referred to as rata which in slang means a mixture of beans, potatoes, mixed vegetables and fatty meat. 

 

What about the snails?

When you think about French cuisine and food most people instantly think about how they eat snails. This is a popular dish in France and is considered to be a delicacy. It is a must try when over in France. This dish is known in France as escargot and it is often served as an entree or appetiser. The French are known to eat 40,000 metric tons of escargot a year! May 24th is known as the National Escargot Day. 

Once, this place had been filled with colour and sunshine. Once, this place had seen thousands of people come and go. Once, this had been the happiest of places, filled with laughter and joy.

 

Now, everything was cold. Everyone was gone. Well, almost everyone…

 

Continue the story.

 

They were looking for Elsa Anna’s sister. They went through spikes and Anna was trying to climb the mountain but she could not and then Olaf said that he found the stairs. Then Anna jumped off the mountain and landed in the boy’s hands. So they went up the stairs then got to the door and Anna knocked on the door and the door opened. So they walked but it was only Anna. Because Anna said to the boy and Olaf to wait at the door and she said to Olaf stay here for a minute. Then Elsa came down and said hi to her sister Anna. And she said to her to stay away then Olaf came and you were the one who created me.Then said to her again to her to stay back and then she started to run up the stairs. And tried to get away from her sister Anna. and then they were singing and then went  back h