History France's history goes back as far as 20,000 BC when cavemen left their cave paintings at Lascaux. From the Roman conquests to World War II France has been at the centre of many political and social upheavals in Europe. Today, it is a republic consisting of 95 departments and a parliament comprising a National Assembly and a Senate. Languages Spoken French. At major airports and ports of entry most major languages spoken.
Many people operating tourist facilities speak English.
The population of Paris is 5 million. Open 24 hours every day. It is the only one in France with these facilities. All Saints, Nov 11 Remembrance Day, Dec 25 Christmas. Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday.