More than a century after the guns fell silent, there are still places in France where you simply cannot go. Welcome to the Zone Rouge – the “Red Zone” – where the earth itself remains too poisoned, too dangerous, and too unstable for human habitation. A Landscape Destroyed Beyond Recognition When World War I ended … Read more
The map above, entitled “Personne ne vit ici” (Nobody lives here) created by French cartographer Mathieu Garnier, shows all the areas in mainland France where nobody lives within a 1 km radius. While France has a population of over 65 million people, large portions of the country remain completely uninhabited. When looking at the map, … Read more
The map above highlights the primary blue cheese-producing regions of France, each home to a cheese with protected designation of origin (PDO) status. France’s gastronomic landscape is as diverse as its geography, with blue cheese production representing one of its most distinctive culinary traditions. These pungent, veined cheeses—beloved by connoisseurs and casual cheese enthusiasts alike—are … Read more
This map of France above depicts the vast number of bars in the country that primarily sell alcoholic products. Apparently, there are over 3,000 of them scattered around the nation. The map above shows the vibrant landscape of France’s drinking culture, highlighting 3,209 bars across mainland France that serve alcohol mainly, compared to a much … Read more
This is a topographic map of France, featuring its various landforms. The northwestern European nation has a total land area of 210,026 square miles (543,965 square kilometers), according to Britannica. ThoughtCo notes that the country’s highest peak is the Mont Blanc mountain range, which it shares with Italy. Its peak is at 15,781 feet (4,810 … Read more
This is a city map of Paris, France. It shows the route of the Tour de France cycling tournament if its route never left the French capital city. As the name suggests, the tournament, also known as Le Tour, takes the bikers throughout the country in a span of three weeks. The map above, however, … Read more