3. The Flag The blue and the red are the colors of Paris The white symbolizes monarchy

4. Our national symbol Old play on words between the latin terms “galus” (gaul) and “gallus” (cock) The symbol of France in the peasant, proud, obstinate, brave and fertile previous history

6. Orthez: 780 km from Paris South west of France with 41,309 kilometres square (like Belgium, Holland or Switzerland) Aquitaine 270 km long along the Atlantic Ocean 3,049,000 inhabitants

7. Aquitaine A good way of life

8. The Atlantic Ocean : international surf competitions Aquitaine The Pyrenees Famous vineyards Gastronomy

9. Aquitaine: a dynamic region European and international exchanges 4.5 % of the national wealth Gross Domestic Product: 66.4 billion euros

10. Distribution of the employment

11. Aquitaine Farming (wines, forest, fishing) Aircraft and aerospace industry Health Electronics

12. Typical landscapes of the region

14. Typical recipe of the region La piperade Take the seeds out of and peel them; blanch few minutes in boiling water; in a saucepan add a little oil, cook the onions slowly with little staining, add garlic, peppers, tomatoes cut into quarters; seasoning and cook 30 to 40 minutes. Until tomatoes have rendered their water; break eggs into a bowl and beat with whisk; and cook just how long it takes to get scrambled eggs. Fry them lightly ham to the pan and onto the piperade; serve immediately being sure to put on a small Espelette pepper.

16. Orthez 10,200 inhabitants Former medieval city Farming predominance

18. People living in a residence On average four people live in a house in France

19. Heating sources Electricity (46%) Firewood (25%) Gas (18%)

20. Electronic equipement Most used: Microwave oven Fridge Iron Least used: Kettle Hot plate

21. Electricity bill 33 % of French people: 400 and 800 € 11 % of French people: less than 200 € Only 6 % French people: more than 1700 €