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If states were countries, California would be France.

• In a single year California boasts approx. $2.44 trillion of economic output, slightly above the annual GDP of France.
• The largest number of Franco-Americans of any state (around 1.5 million) live here.
• California has French Gulch, French Camp, French Valley and Lafayette, where a statue of the famous French general stands on the Historic Plaza Park.
• California wines rocked the world when they beat out French wines for the very first time, creating a revolution of sorts, coined The Judgment of Paris.
• French American International School San Francisco preps youth, delivering a rigorous bilingual (French/English) immersion program through middle school, culminating in either French Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate program in its International High School.
• Bastille Day, or French National Day, on the 14th of July, is a tradition celebrated by Californians — and that’s no surprise.

California French Festivals & Events

• SANTA BARBARA: French Festival July 15-16, 2017. A French Poodle Parade, can-can dancers, Bohemian music and cuisine of France all make this free festival the ultimate celebration of California’s French Riviera. And it’s FREE
• SAN FRANCISCO: Bastille Day Kermesse & Bal Populaire July 15 at Justin Herman Plaza on the Embarcadero lasts all day and it’s FREE!
• The annual Bastille Day Block Party July 14 takes place in the Alley at Taverna Aventine.
• Beverly Hills, Santa Clara, San Jose, San Diego and Saratoga all celebrate Bastille Day.