France has always been at the forefront of human Civilization from the earliest times through middle ages. It has always been a hub for cultural and industrial innovations. The contribution of French revolution to usher in an era of nation states and democracy can never be undermined. The renaissance era had seen an unparalleled growth in Arts and culture which has continued till today.

Despite a downturn during second world war wherein France took the brunt of Nazi expansionism, France recovered to attain the former glory. France today is considered among the most industrialized nations with unique culture and is a welfare state for its citizen