France retains its centuries-long status as a global centre of art, science, cuisine and philosophy. It hosts the fourth-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with 54 in total, and is the world's leading tourist destination, having received 102 million foreign visitors in 2025.

France, a country of northwestern Europe, is historically and culturally among the most important countries in the Western world. It has also played a highly significant role in international affairs for centuries.

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Depuis la promulgation de la constitution de la Cinquième République en 1958, la France est une république constitutionnelle unitaire ayant un régime semi-présidentiel. Elle a pour capitale Paris et pour langue officielle le français, langue de l'administration depuis 1539.

From Provence to Brittany, via the Loire Valley and the Dordogne Valley, the French countryside promises a break filled with relaxation and well-being. When the weather is nice, head to France’s cities! Strolls, new discoveries, and culinary delights await you around every corner.

Frequently asked questions and downloadable guides (PDF) are at your disposal. After checking whether you need a visa to stay in France, you can apply for one.

Where is France? France is a country located in North Western Europe. It is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. France is bordered by 7 countries: by Belgium and Luxembourg in the northeast; by Germany, Switzerland and Italy in the east; and by Spain and Andorra in the south.

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France 24 décrypte l’actualité internationale, politique, l’économie, l’environnement, la culture, le sport, en France et à l’international avec analyses, des interviews, des reportages...

Comment France Télévisions respecte-t-elle la présomption d'innocence ? De Patrick Bruel, à la disparition du petit Émile en passant par l’affaire Lyhanna, plusieurs dossiers récents illustrent les tensions entre exigence d'information et respect de la présomption d’innocence, principe fondamental.