French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

In case you needed a visual proof that French landscape has played a huge role in the history of painting, we made a selection of iconic ones. 🎨🌿

To celebrate World Environment Day, here’s a list of the beautiful places you can visit in real life, and walk in the footsteps of the artists who painted them:

Jardin de Giverny, Eure (27)
Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Bouches-du-Rhône (13)
Forêt de Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne (77)
Falaises d’Étretat, Seine-Maritime (76)
Ciel de Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône (13)

Do you have any other artworks in mind? 💬

Marjane Satrapi has died.

Her passing marks the loss of a leading figure of French culture and an artist deeply committed to freedom, as shown by her support for the Woman, Life, Freedom movement.

Her work Persepolis transformed an Iranian childhood into a universal tale that won over a global audience. Our thoughts are with her family, her loved ones and all those who have been inspired by her work.

Credits: Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi, 2007.

Mom isn’t in the close friends list… 👀🇫🇷 But my friends from France Alumni are.

Happy France Alumni Days ✨

📷 .litvine / MEAE

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ journey toward independence. To celebrate this historic milestone, a series of events will take place across France throughout the summer, highlighting the enduring friendship between France and the United States. (Stay tuned, we will post about the events this week!) 🇺🇸

Join us this summer as we commemorate a remarkable chapter of history together.

Paris’ iconic Pont Neuf has been completely wrapped in fabric by JR, in a tribute to artists Jeanne-Claude and Christo’s legendary vision.

The transformation turns the city’s oldest bridge into a striking temporary landmark blending history, architecture, and art. 🇫🇷

📷 Judith Litvine / MEAE

To celebrate the Cannes Film Festival, we’re looking back at the important role French food has played in both French and international cinema 🎬🍷

Find out more about recipes, ingredients and iconic French food on ’s website!

Oui 7 times. For the seventh year running, France remains the top choice for foreign investors in Europe. 🇫🇷

Industry, innovation, talent, energy: France’s appeal is built on the strengths of our regions and the expertise of our businesses.