1. “ “ My Pilgrimage to France Samuel Bradshaw La Tour Eiffel, Paris

2. Why France? France is a beautiful country in Europe. Some of Europe’s most famous cities and tourist sites are there. I lived in France during my 10 th grade year and I want to see the people and places I got to know while I was there. Sainte-Foy d’Aigrefeuille, southern France

3. The History France was known as Gaul until the 9 th century. At one time, it was ruled by the Roman Empire (Noin par. 2). It has played a big part in the developed world since the 17 th century – socially, economically, and politically (par. 3). Pont du Gard, southern France

4. The Culture France, especially Paris, is considered the training ground for artists – and certain parts of the city have artists lining the streets, painting and selling portraits and landscapes (“France: Culture” par. 2). There are many centuries-old buildings, castles, and monuments that still survive in France and can be seen today. La Musée du Louvre, Paris

5. The Geography France is the second-largest country in Europe (first is Ukraine), with the fifth- largest population (“France Geography” par. 1). Most of France is mountainous (par. 6); there are vast farms in some regions, and there are beaches along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea (par. 7). Étretat, northern France

6. The People There are about 57.5 million people in France (“France Geo- graphy” par. 2). Most of them are French. Another group of people you might find, especially in the big cities and around vacation times, is tourists. A French family Tourists

7. The People (cont.) Other foreigners you might find in France are college students studying at French universities, special- ists working at inter- national corporations such as Airbus, and missionaries. College students Missionaries

8. The Benefits By visiting France, I would broaden my knowledge of foreign culture and the French language. I will also be able to strengthen friendships with my friends in France.

9. A Souvenir An example of a souvenir I might bring home from France is a miniature model of the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is a well- known symbol of France.

10. Sources “France: Culture.” Travel Document Systems. Travel Document Systems, Inc. 10 March 2008. “France Geography.” Kidport Reference Library. Kidport. 10 March 2008. Noin, Daniel. “A History of France.” Discover France! 10 March 2008.