Daily life and cultural practices
An overview of documented cultural practices — not an exhaustive list, and without claiming to sum up the real diversity of people's habits.
The gastronomic meal of the French
Inscribed in 2010 on UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as a social practice that structures meals in France — more than a list of dishes, a ritual of conviviality.
Bastille Day, 14 July
Commemorates the storming of the Bastille (1789) and the Fête de la Fédération (1790); made the national holiday by the law of 6 July 1880.
The Tour de France
A multi-stage cycling race created in 1903, one of the most watched cycling competitions in the world.
The Cannes Film Festival
Founded in 1946, it is one of the world's leading international film festivals, known for its Palme d'Or.
An extensive world heritage
France has 54 properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as of 2025 (cultural, natural and mixed), the 4th longest list in the world.