France: A Children's Guide

A second grade class shares the culture and language of France. Learn new words, count to ten, and find books to discover this country on your own.
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/france/france.htm

On the Line: Virtual Journey of France

Take a trip through France with this site, and learn about its history and culture.
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/france/frindex.htm

Paris Pages: Culture

Museums and monuments plus an interactive map and events calendar.
http://www.paris.org/culture.html

Orsay Museum

Take a complete virtual visit of the Orsay Museum in Paris, France.
http://www.smartweb.fr/visit/VisitSite.asp?back=ok&id=1544

Loire River

Find out about the issues surrounding the last wild river in Western Europe.
http://www.public.asu.edu/~goutam/gcu325/loire.htm

Christmas Traditions in France and Canada

Read about French and Canadian family celebrations, religious ceremonies, communal festivities, and the origins of Christmas. In French and English.
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/noel/angl/noel.htm

CIA World Factbook: France

Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/fr.html

Embassy of France

Learn about France and its people. Includes history timeline, arts and culture, entertainment and economy.
http://www.info-france-usa.org/kids/

Creating French Culture

This Library of Congress page gives an overview of French history through the eyes of the art and culture of the times.
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/bnf/bnf0001.html