The French lucky charm: elegance and simplicity
From the Gauls to the Republic, the culture of France has been influenced by a turbulent history spanning several centuries.
However, until the revolution of 1789, speaking of “French people” had no meaning. Each region had its particularities (language, ethnicity, etc.), so that France resembled a mosaic of different cultures. This diversity is found in the French lucky charm.
And yet... nowadays, the French are very proud to...
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The French lucky charm: elegance and simplicity
From the Gauls to the Republic, the culture of France has been influenced by a turbulent history spanning several centuries.
However, until the revolution of 1789, speaking of “French people” had no meaning. Each region had its particularities (language, ethnicity, etc.), so that France resembled a mosaic of different cultures. This diversity is found in the French lucky charm.
And yet... nowadays, the French are very proud to be able to claim their identity. This identity was forged in one of the most glorious stories of all time.
In the 19th century, Paris became the cultural center of the world. Its Haussmannian architecture, exceptional craftsmanship and abundant life have made it the city of lights that everyone knows. The French lucky charm is therefore particularly marked by Paris. Many come from its working-class neighborhoods.
It goes without saying, but French culture was inevitably marked by that of its more or less close neighbors. Germans, English or Spanish : all brought their touch to France... but never in the way that the strength of French culture marked them.
Let us conclude this presentation of the French lucky charm with this quote offered to us by General De Gaulle: " France cannot be France without greatness. "
