Peoples & Culture
The French are saddled with the reputation of being less than friendly to tourists. Certainly the French are much more reserved than outgoing Americans, and Parisians who see millions of travelers a year, most of whom don't speak a word of French can seem haughty and unhelpful. Outside the capital, French people are quite friendly, and if you make a little effort you'll be rewarded with smiles and heartfelt courtesy.

It's well worth learning a little French before arriving in France; the effort serves to unlock Gallic hospitality. In 2005, France's population reached 60 million people, making it the 21st most populous country in the world. Almost three-quarters of the citizens live in urban areas.

Religion
Almost 90% of people of France follows Roman Catholic. Other religious groups which can be found here are Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and unaffiliated.