Fun Facts About France

The world's largest art museum is located in France.

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France is home to the fashion and luxury industries.

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The metric system was first introduced in France.

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France has 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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The motion picture camera was invented in France.

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French wines are some of the finest wines in the world.

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France receives over 90 million tourists each year.

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