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Icons of France

Some of the most famous symbols representing France.

L'Arc de Triomphe One of the most recognisable symbols of France.
Les Champs Elysées The most famous road in the world.
Le coq sportif Why is the sporting cockerel used as a symbol?
French Bread & Croissants Who invented the croissant?
Notre Dame de Paris made famous by Victor Hugo.
Sacré Coeur Not a cathedral, its white domes are visible all over Paris.
La Tour Eiffel The most visited place in the world.
Versailles. The biggest palace in Europe.

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La Fête Nationale 14th July - Bastille Day. How did it get its name?
The Marseillaise How this became the national anthem.
Marianne Who is she? Why is she on stamps and coins?
Le Tricolore How the French flag evolved.
The Hexagon Why is this the nickname for France?
Le Tour de France The most famous cycle race in the world.
La Fleur de Lys How and why this is a symbol

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The Icons of France pages will help you to find out about the special people, places and things that represent France.

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L'Arc de Triomphe

Les Champs Elysées

La Fête Nationale

La Fleur de Lys

French Bread and Croissants.

La Marseillaise

Notre Dame de Paris

Le Tour de France

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