France

France is a large country located in Europe that has a long history. They have french provinces which are used to differentiate natural, cultural, and historical regions. The very first artistic creation that France has is in the caves of Lascaux, over 10,000 years ago. During the Renaissance era, their culture was enriched with the development of new techniques and artistic creations. They made advances in many areas, such as architecture, painting, printing, and the sciences. All of these helped create the France we know today. One showcase of their art is the Louvre. The Louvre in Paris is one of the largest and most well-known art museums in the world. It contains many famous works of art such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

 Something that is worth noting is the difference between Paris, the capital of France, and the many provinces. Paris is also where the book __ Cyrano de Bergerac __ is set in. Paris lacks the village life and rural agricultural culture, yet the bustling streets of Paris have their own charm. This is especially clear during Act I of __Cyrano de Bergerac__ when Rostand starts the play in a busy French theatre. The crowded and loud crowd is clearly full of excitement over Cyrano's fight with Valvert. This gives us the image that Paris, France is an extremely exciting place, full of romantic fights and witty swashbucklers.