How long is the ferry from Portsmouth to le havre?
depends on the boat and the time. The fast ferry takes 3h 15min; the normal boat takes 5h 30min; the overnight crossing takes 8 hours. LD Lines now operate this service.
What are two famous monuments located in Paris?
In the town of Paris the cathedral Notre Dame is the first visited site and the basilica "du Sacré-Coeur" on the hill of Montmartre is the second most visited site. Then comes the Louvre museum and the Eiffel tower.
What was the southern portion of occupied France called?
It was called Unoccupied France, sometimes known as Vichy France as its capital was in Vichy.
Palace of Fontainebleau opening and closing times?
The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Tuesday and the following holidays: January 1st, May 1st, November 11 and December 25, 2008. The permanent collection and temporary exhibitions will close at 5 p.m. on December 24 and 31, 2008 (Wednesday).
The museum is open until 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Admission to the Louvre is free on the first Sunday of every month.
What are facts about Frances Willard?
She was born in september 28,1839.
Frances willard die in february 17,1898
How many people visit France a year?
It is estimated that just over 80 million people visit France each year. Tourism is one of the major industries in this country.
Is Asterix a famous cartoon character in France?
Asterix is best known for appearing in a series of comic style books, but there have been cartoon versions made of those books.
Is same-sex marriage illegal in France?
No. Same-sex marriage is legal in France beginning May 28, 2013.
What is a french river which flows into the Garonne?
Toulouse and Agen are located on the river Garonne.
Why is April Fools' Day called the April fish in French?
That's the literal translation, yes -- but it's their expression for April Fool's Day
What animal is associated with France?
According to the French constitution, there is only one official emblem, which is the French flag (blue, white and red). However, the Gallic Rooster is used as an unofficial symbol for France.
Why does the French give us the nickname rosbifs?
Because of the British perceived tasteless way of cooking roast beef, which made it taste more like boiled meat, and the perceived weirdness of the mint sauce that goes with it.
A French roast in comparison would have garlic cloves inserted inside the roast, a sauce of oil, butter and the cooking juices of the meat regularly poured over the meat, some herbs like thyme, and sliced or pearl onions or shallots added to the oven dish near the end of cooking in order to make an intensely flavored gravy.
Just like the British call the French "frogs" because of frog legs.
Don't ask me who started this culinary pride and insults battle.
Thankfully you don't know we eat bunnies and horses too. Between 2 snails... ^-^
What is the most famous food dish from France?
Possible favorites are a traditional seafood platter, frogs legs and escargot (Snails.) Other possibilities are coq au vin, or maybe croissants.
What building was built in France in medieval times?
The land that is now the country of France has existed for billions of years. It was not built.
The French monarchy lasted from medieval times until the establishment of the First Republic in September 1792.
What would a visitor in France likely find at their breakfast table?
a typical French Breakfast is made of a hot drink (coffee either black OS associated with some milk, or chocolate, or tea), plus some bread with butter or jam, or chocolate.
You may replace bread by viennoiseries (croissants or 'petits pains'), but it would be wise not to do it every day if you want to stay slim.
Younger generations often prefer milk and cereals.
A large number of people appreciate a glass of fruit juice in addition.
Why did France offer to sell all of Louisiana to the US?
Napoleon sold Louisiana to the U.S. It was a French colony the whole time. Napoleon was using the colony as a base for sugar trading in the Caribbean. He planned to take Santo Domingo to expand his territories in that area, after the planned conquest failed, he sold his U.S colonies having no more use for them. This deal was known as the Louisiana Purchase and it included the area of all and parts of 15 states. He also hoped that the U.S could use the ports at Louisiana to disrupt British interest in the Northern Carribbean.
What is the distance by road from Calais France to Rouen France?
The total driving distance from Calais, France to Rouen, France is 132 miles or 212 kilometers.
Average household income in France?
The average household size is 2.5. Don't take this as half a person is living there, it just means that on a range of 2-3 people live there on average.
Who lived in Mont-Saint-Michel?
MSM is essentially a monastery on top of a village surrounded by a fortress. So - monks, traders, soldiers. Current population is about 50, of whom 6 are religious. there are no longer any military occupants.
What are bodies of water in or around France?
France is bordered by the English channel (La manche), the Bay of Biscay & the Mediterranean Sea. Major rivers include the Loire, the Garronne & the Rhone. the Capital, Paris is on the Seine.There are more majour bodys in France than just those.
What is the region of Bordeaux famous for?
Mainly wine, but also it's 18th Century architecture and gardens.
What is the terrain of Australia?
Australia is made of land, it is a continent. Most of Australia is dry desert land.