French Culture
Commands
The following command will set your culture to 'French.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'French.'
Information
| Name | French |
| Culture ID | french |
| Heritage | Frankish |
| Ethos | Ceremonious |
| Language | D'Oïl Vulgar |
| Architecture | Continental European |
| Fashion | Continental European |
| Coat of Arms | French |
| Military Equipment | Continental European |
Overview
French culture is famed for its deep-rooted traditions and diverse influences ranging from art, literature, and politics to gastronomy, fashion, and science. Known to greatly value their culture, the French often aim to preserve its authenticity. France is renowned for its iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum, which testify to the country's rich historical and cultural heritage.
One of the significant aspects of French culture is its gastronomy. French cuisine, characterized by its quality and variety, is integral to their national identity. This includes baguettes, crepes, pastry items, cheese, and wine, the latter being as much a tradition as it is an art and a business in France.
France also boasts a strong tradition in literature, theatre, and cinema, being home to notable great figures like Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas. French people treasure cinema to the point where it's considered a serious form of expression and has given birth to significant cinematic movements like the French New Wave.
Constantly evolving yet deeply rooted in its age-old traditions, French culture offers a unique blend of savoire-vivre (knowing how to live) and joie de vivre (joy of living) making it one of the most prestigious and influential cultures in the world.
Ceremonious Ethos
Ceremonious Ethos
The ceremony of court life is so integral to this culture that it forms a core part of people's social behavior. A place for everyone, and everyone in their place.
- +10% Monthly Prestige
- -15% Title Creation Cost
- +5 House Opinion
- +5 Court Grandeur
Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.
French Traditions
- Chanson de Geste
- Chivalry
- Hereditary Hierarchy
Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.