France has the most time zones of any country
Thanks to its overseas territories, France spans 12 time zones — more than Russia or the US. From French Polynesia to Réunion, the sun literally never sets on France.
🎲 Fun facts in France
A few quirky things about France that surprise almost every visitor — small details that explain a lot about how life there actually feels.
In France, fun facts comes down to a few things: france has the most time zones of any country, there's a law against food waste, and you can marry a dead person.
There's a law against food waste
Since 2016, supermarkets are banned from throwing away unsold food. They must donate it to charities or food banks. France was the first country to pass such legislation.
Tip: Apps like Too Good To Go let you buy surplus food from bakeries and restaurants at a fraction of the price.
You can marry a dead person
French law allows posthumous marriage under special circumstances. The President must approve it. It happens a few times per year, usually when a fiancé dies before the wedding.