Country of Romance: France

 "Romantic" France🌹

When people think of France, the first thing that often comes to mind is its world-renowned reputation for romance. The title of the Romantic City of France is renowned internationally. From the Champs-Élysées to the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River, and of course, its fine wine 🍷, all of these symbols come together to create the romantic image of France that continues to enchant countless travelers from around the world.

Avenue des Champs Elysees (French: les Champs-Élysées)

Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel)

Seine River (French: Seine)

   

However, while people appreciate the romantic side of France, there actually exists a realistic face in France that does not conform to romance. For a long time, France has accepted a large number of immigrants due to social problems such as a shortage of labor force and an aging population. This has led to the natural formation of immigrant communities in France.

Institutionalized racism in the historical context of France after World War II has placed some immigrants in marginalized positions in cities. Nowadays, the suburbs are densely populated areas with distinct ethnic characteristics. Some communities were excluded and their urban rights were violated. This isolation has exacerbated the social and political predicaments suffered by suburban residents.

From: https://www.6parker.com/thread/6561155

Many immigrants face poverty and discrimination, hidden behind France's Romance, revealing a stark contrast to its romanticized image. If one only focuses on the romantic architectural landscapes of France without understanding the real social issues, they may feel disappointed when delving into the local communities. It is also a disregard for these people in difficult situations. 

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Reference and links:

• I acknowledge the use of AI tools (ChatGPT and Deepseek) to brainstorming and polish the language. 
• https://coascenters.howard.edu/french-banlieues-and-consequences-spatial-segregation
• https://pixabay.com/zh/photos/eiffel-tower-paris-france-city-8416583/
• https://www.infomigrants.net/en/post/62684/france-rise-in-deportations-and-stricter-migration-controls-by-government
• https://www.6parker.com/thread/6561155