miércoles, 11 de enero de 2012

Typical french souvenirs

Among the most common souvenirs of France's are the following:


The Eiffel Tower key chain

This representation of the most famous monument of France is certainly the most popular object for tourists coming to Paris, french or foreigners. Everywhere in the capital people sell it: in the streets of the touristic places and in souvenir shops. 



The Macaron box

The macaron is one of the french speciality often used as an elegant souvenir gift by people who visited France.  It exists many kinds and many different savors. In every part of the country it’s possible to buy it, even if some are more famous as others, like “Laduree” for example, but not more tasty.



The cd of Edith Piaf



Called la “môme”, this singer is the most iconic of french music. Dead in 1963, she left beautiful songs which are still listened today en France and know all around the world. They are the most famous french songs. She had a very special unique voice and a tragic destiny which inspired an American movie.






The bottle of wine



There are different specialities in each regions of France. For example, Bordeaux region and the Rhone region are areas specialised in red wine, although Alsace is know for its very good white wines.  But there are not the only regions productive of wine.








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