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Informative Speech on French Culture Essay

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I. About France A. Background info
1. Location - 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, the French culture was influenced by Celtic and Gallo-Roman cultures as well as the Franks, a Germanic tribe. France was initially defined as the western area of Germany known as Rhineland but it later came to refer to a territory that was known as Gaul during the Iron Age and Roman era.
2. Population – Today, it is made up of nearly 66 million people, July 2013, “The World Factbook (France)”, CIA
3. Religious views – around 85% of which are Roman Catholic, “The World Factbook (France)”, …show more content…

B. Education
1. Tends to be a little stricter. Since higher education is funded by the state, the fees are very low; Leo Monzie, a former student in France, states the tuition varies from €150 to €700 ($200 to $1000) depending on the university and the different levels of education.

IV. Lifestyle
A. Food and Alcohol
1. Most common dishes - Traditional French culture places a high priority on the enjoyment of food. Cheese and wine are a major part of the cuisine, as well as the Charolais cattle lives all over the country. While the styles of food change drastically from region to region, the most common foods include: Foie Gras, Crepes, Various Cheeses, Baguettes, and countless desserts.
2. Impact of alcohol in the country –
i. Legal drinking age is 18, "Minimum Age Limits Worldwide", International Center for Alcohol Policies, January 2010. ii. Although France may be one of the most drinking countries, it is seen more as a social aspect, and France hold one of the lowest rates of binge drinking today. C. Entertainment 1. Sports – Football (Soccer), Tennis, and Cycling
2. Hobbies – Other than the sports, there is petanque (nearly like bochy ball), motorcycle riding, wine tasting, cooking, and gardening. D. Media and Art
1. Cinema/TV – I find that TV commercials are much more interesting and fun to watch in France made to truly entertain its viewers. All

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