It's time
for
FRANCE
PROJECT
SUBJECT: ENGLISH
TOPIC OF THE PROJECT:
Exploring the culture of your
favourite city/country in the
world.
MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
AMELIA CAPI
ARGITA SHEHI
OLJA CEKICI
SIMPLI RICA
HIGHSCHOOL: QEMAL STAFA
CLASS: XI-8
TA S K S
1. AMELIA-"A Culinary Voyage Through the Regions of
France: Unveiling the Diverse Flavors of French
Cuisine"
2. ARGITA-"Beyond Stereotypes: Exploring the
Nuances and Complexity of French Culture"
3.OLJA- Interesting facts about the histoey of
France
4.SIMPLI-Learning more about the french
language
FRANCE
anf FOOD
FRENCH REGIONAL CUISINE: A
TOUR OF FLAVORFUL DIVERSITY
French regional cuisine is a tantalizing tapestry
of flavors, a culinary journey that takes you
through the diverse landscapes and cultural
nuances of the country. From the windswept
coasts of Brittany to the sun-drenched vineyards
of Bordeaux, each region in France boasts its
own distinct gastronomic identity, deeply rooted
in history, tradition, and terroir. The culinary
tapestry of France is woven with passion,
craftsmanship, and a deep reverence for local
ingredients. Exploring French regional cuisine is
like embarking on a captivating tour, where every
bite tells a story, and every dish unveils a unique
facet of the country's culinary heritage.
The Culture and Traditions:
French regional cuisine is not merely about the food; it is deeply intertwined with
the culture and traditions of each region. The culinary tapestry of France reflects
the historical influences, local customs, and the close relationship between the
people and their land. Every region takes pride in its culinary heritage, preserving
traditional recipes, cooking techniques, and ancestral savoir-faire. From the
vineyards of Burgundy to the cheese caves of the Loire Valley, the passionate
artisans and producers uphold the time-honored traditions, ensuring that the
flavors of the past are carried into the present.
TARTE TATIN
The tarte Tatin (French
pronunciation: [taʁt tatɛ̃]),
named after the Tatin sisters
who invented it and served it in
their hotel as its signature dish,
is a pastry in which the fruit
(usually apples) is caramelized in
butter and sugar before the tart
is baked. It originated in France
but has spread to other
countries over the years.
French Onion Soup
f you’re wondering where French
onion soup originated, you should
know that the roots of this classic
dish lie in the broths of ancient
Rome. While it was first prepared
over 8,000 years ago, it was only in
the 18th century that it was served
in restaurants across Paris.
Chocolate soufflé
A soufflé is a type of cake made from a
custard base and egg whites beaten to a
soft peak. It can then be flavored as
desired. No one knows this dish’s exact
history, since it has probably been around
as long as eggs, flour and milk. However,
the original idea and recipe for soufflé is
believed to have originated in a recipe
book called La Cusinier Moderne, by
French Cook Vincent La Chappelle,
AMELIA CAPI
published as long ago as 1742
FRENCH
CULTURE
ALDENAIRE &
PARTNERS TRIP
ORGANIZER
Historically, 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 Ancient Roman era.
In the centuries that followed it was the home
of some of the most powerful royal families of ARGITA SHEHI
the medieval and early modern period and went
on to be the center of the Enlightenment with
the French Revolution. The rise of Napoleon The French take immense pride in
saw French influence spread through Europe their nation and government and
and beyond, becoming one of the major world are typically offended by any
powers through the 19th and 20th centuries, at negative comments about their
the heart of the First and Second World Wars, country. Visitors, particularly
all of which has shaped the France we know Americans, often interpret their
today. attitude toward foreigners as rude.
THE
HISTORY
OF
FRANCE
1. Emperor Charlemagne sat on the
throne for over 400 years
After Emperor Charlemagne died, his
disciples sat his mummified body on a
throne in Aix-la-Chapelle where it sat
for 400 years!
2. A French King once believed he was made of
glass…
King Charles the VI of France thought he was made of
glass and if touched would shatter. This delusion was
symptomatic of a psychiatric disorder called “Glass
Delusion,” which appeared in Europe during the
Medieval period and the Renaissance
3. The city of Marseille is older than Socrates…
Marseille, the oldest city in France, was originally a Greek colony founded
around 600 BCE which predates the Greek classical period by over 250 years!
Remnants of Greek and Roman ruins are available to explore all over the city!
The French cavalry take the battle fleet caught in the ice in the waters of Texel,
1797 by Charles Louis Mozin
4. The French cavalry captured 14 Dutch ships…
Yes, you read that correctly, the French cavalry, the infantry on horseback,
once captured 14 Dutch ships when they were frozen at anchor in Nieuwediep
in a feat known as the Capture of the Dutch Fleet at Den Helder during the war
of the first coalition.
5. France is one of the oldest nations in the world!
French sovereignty was declared in 486 CE, during the reign of the first king of
France Clovis I, who founded the Merovignian dynasty which was deposed by
emperor Charlemagne, yes the one who sat on the throne for 400 years…
OLJA CEKICI
FRENCH
language
INTERNATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT ROMANCE LANGUAGE IN THE
WORLD.
AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY, FRENCH WAS AN
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF MORE THAN 25 COUNTRIES. IN FRANCE
AND CORSICA ABOUT 60 MILLION INDIVIDUALS USE IT AS THEIR
FIRST LANGUAGE, IN CANADA MORE THAN 7.3 MILLION, IN
BELGIUM MORE THAN 3.9 MILLION, IN SWITZERLAND
The first document apparently written in French
probably dates from 842. Known as the Strasbourg
Oaths, it is a Romance version of oaths sworn by two of
Charlemagne’s grandsons. Some claim that the text of
that document is thinly disguised Latin constructed after
the event to look authentic for political propaganda
purposes,
In the 12th century the “gem” of the epic poems known
as chansons de geste, La Chanson de Roland, was
written. One of the most beautiful poems of its type in
world literature, it evinces certain dialectal
characteristics the origins of which are difficult to
establish. In the 12th–13th century the Francien dialect
became dominant, and it gained the status of literary
language because of both the central position of the
Île-de-France region and the political and cultural
prestige of Paris.
French phonology is characterized by great changes in
the sounds of words as compared with their Latin
parent forms as well as cognates in the other Romance
languages. For example, Latin secūrum ‘sure, secure’
became Spanish seguro but French sûr; Latin vōcem
‘voice’ became Spanish voz but French voix,
pronounced vwa. SIMPLI RICA
SOURCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France
https://www.britannica.com/place/France
https://www.france.fr/en/
https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-
history/eu-countries/france_en
https://www.france24.com/en/
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countri
es/article/france
