Facts and History
The country of France has a rich and diverse history, from its ancient roots to the modern day. With iconic landmarks and cultural monuments, the country has experienced many momentous occasions that have shaped its own history, as well as world events.
Whether you are a history buff looking to deepen your knowledge or simply interested in learning more, dive into the facts and history of France!
Nostradamus - painted by his son Cesar de Notre-Dame - courtesy of Wikipedia
Nostradamus: 16 facts about the Man who predicted the future
View from Pont Alexandre III bridge of the Eiffel Tower and Pont des Invalides bridge.
Bridges in Paris on the Seine: 20 Facts and history
Irene and Marie Curie in the laboratory - Courtesy of Wikipedia
22 Facts and History: Marie Curie Sklodowska
Sun King Louis XIV by Hyacinthe Rigaud
24 Facts and History: Sun King Louis XIV of France
Statue of "Philosophy between Nature et Truth" in the Pantheon in Paris
16 French Philosophers who changed the world
Artist's Studio - Painting by Frédéric Bazille featuring Renoir, Manet and Monet - Musée d'Orsay
29 French Artists and Painters to know
French physicist Léon Foucault's pendulum, demonstrating the rotation of the Earth. In the Pantheon of Paris
52 Famous French Inventors and their Inventions
William the Conqueror's statue in Caen, France
19 Facts about William the Conqueror
Battle of Poitiers in 1356 where Scottish and French soldiers fought against the English -
Courtesy of Wikipedia
7 Facts about the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France
Execution of Marie Antoinette during the Reign of Terror (credit: Wikipedia)
33 French Revolution Facts: From Storming the Bastille to the Reign of Terror
Bedroom in Chateau de Fontainebleau, home of the French Kings
French History: 31 Interesting Facts and Timeline
Map of France, with Paris as its capital
