The French Republic, one of the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and a founding member of the UN itself as well as of the European Union. It is one of the major world powers. Paris is its capital. The official language is French.
Regular Blogs
A retired man who left the United Kingdom 20 years ago to live in France, and he writes about life in rural France, French politics, the Tour de France, and his reflections and opinions of those around him.
http://real-france.blogspot.com/
The official blog of a bed and breakfast in the Pyrenees, this site holds entries about the establishment itself, nearby attractions, and local events as well as personal items such as pictures of pets and their exploits.
http://grillou.blogspot.com/
An American from Philadelphia living in Paris writes about her experience in France, including the food and culture as well as the architecture.
http://www.lostincheeseland.com/
Shares information about things and places in Paris which are mysteries or interesting but not famous as well as obscure people or history of the city. The author asks readers to challenge him to find the answers.
http://www.parisisinvisible.blogspot.com/