In terms of aggregate wealth, the French are the wealthiest Europeans, accounting for more than a quarter of wealthiest European households. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Northern France is characterized by large wheat farms. As of 2019, French government debt reached €2,331 billion an equivalent of 99.2% of French GDP.
[63] The highly subsidised rail transport network makes up a relatively small portion of travel, most of which is done by car. [34] [50], France is the world-leading country in nuclear energy, home of global energy giants Areva, EDF and GDF Suez: nuclear power now accounts for about 78% of the country's electricity production, up from only 8% in 1973, 24% in 1980, and 75% in 1990. If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. The new government stated that it aimed to cancel recently enacted tax cuts and exemptions for the wealthy, raising the top tax bracket rate to 75% on incomes over a million euros, restoring the retirement age to 60 with a full pension for those who have worked 42 years, restoring 60,000 jobs recently cut from public education, regulating rent increases; and building additional public housing for the poor. A look at rue de Siam and its surroundings provides a good general idea of this period. Hauts-de-Seine comes second, Essonne third, Paris fourth, Seine-et Marne fifth. Air France utilise des cookies pour assurer le bon fonctionnement et la sécurité de nos sites. Named because of its position at the confluence of two rivers, the town is mapped out with narrow streets, footbridges and half-timbered houses dating back centuries. France has a diversified economy. Brest . A simple stroll through the city center is, therefore, enough to take you inside Brest’s history. Alsace comes second, Rhône-Alpes third, Picardy fourth, and Upper Normandy fifth. The French agricultural sector receives almost €11 billion in EU subsidies. Notre calendrier vous présente mois par mois les billets d’avion Air France les moins chers. Home of the French Naval Academy, Brest has several must see attractions for … In 2010, wealth per French adult was a little higher than $290,000, down from a pre-crisis high of $300,000 in 2007.
This wonderful tour combines visits to the picturesque town of Morlaix and the classically elegant Château de Kerjean. Vous ne pouvez pas enregistrer plus de 9 passagers. Located on the tip of the French region of Brittany, Brest has been one of the key cities in countless numbers of battles and is currently home to one of France’s three naval bases. [46][47], In December 2014 France's credit rating was further downgraded by Fitch (and S&P) to the AA credit rating.