France needed allies against Germany, so it secretly negotiated a series of arrangements and treaties with Italy that by 1902 made sure that Italy would not support Germany in a war. As a result of this change, relations between France and Italy improved markedly, and France voiced support for Italy's struggle against the coronavirus outbreak in the country. You are very right about Southern vs. Northern Italians. Few days ago, I came across someone online asking the question, how French people who eat so much rich food can stay skinny? The Normans introduced a distinct romanesque art and castle architecture imported from Northern France. But between the two of them, it’s a toss-up. And I clicked the link and read about your parents and saw where you grew up! In France, 8.0 women do as of 2017. In the this post I wanted to discuss the similarities and differences between France and Italy. Reaction in Italy to the difference between the promises of 1915 and the actual results of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles and Entente betrayal was extremely negative; the intense dissatisfaction, mobilized by veterans, led to the takeover of the Italian government by Fascists led by Benito Mussolini. This to-scale map shows a size comparison of France compared to Italy. Italy spends 3.8% of its total GDP on education as of 2016. They are pretty similar on many aspects. what life is like in countries and cities around the world. France considered itself the protector of the independent state of Ethiopia, which Italy had long coveted. France has 66 million inhabitants with about 100 people per square mile, with a total square mileage of 210,521,289. For example, let me give you some very basic words in both language and you tell me if they look alike enough so you could guess them from one language to the other. People Personality type. France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Pasta, ravioli, pizza, lasagna, risotto and fresh seafood are on the menu. The Norman and the Angevin dynasties that ruled the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of Naples during the Middle Ages came from France. In 1902 both sides came to an understanding that regardless of the Italian renewal of membership in the Triple Alliance, Italy would not go to war with France. [20][21], In the 1960s, France's Charles de Gaulle A leader in developing a foreign policy that will minimize the role of Britain and the United States, while trying to build up an independent European base. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1956. p. 723–753. Relations occur on the diplomatic, political, military, economic, and cultural level between France and Italy, officially the Italian Republic (since 1946), and its predecessors, the Kingdom of Sardinia (Piedmont) (1814–1861) and the Kingdom of Italy (1861–1946). I bet you have a lot of great memories. A friend of mine who is originally from Colombia visited both France and Italy last year, old me that while his Spanish was really helpful to manage in Italy, it was very hard for him in to communicate with people in France. At the end of the 13th century, the Angevin introduced gothic art in Naples, giving birth to a peculiar gothic architecture style inspired by Southern French gothic. Both gorgeous countries that I know well enough to be able to write this, being from France and having an Italian family on my father side. while Italy is approximately 301,340 sq km, making Both nations were among the Inner six that founded the European Community, the predecessor of the European Union. Food - 16%; Food in Italy is 16% cheaper than in France Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district: €13 €16 - 17%: Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €8 €9 - 7%: 500 gr (1 lb.) In any case, that really shows that similar words here and there, don’t help to understand a language . ˜Carol In Italy, approximately 2.0 women per 100,000 births die during labor as of 2017. Since I’ve redesigned my blog, it’s got more visitors and comments. Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. I’m so glad you saw where I grew up. My mother has lived there for a few years after she sold the house I grew up in. Thanks for coming, and have a wonderful weekend in beautiful northern Italy , I really enjoyed your article!! Both countries have been wine makers since the Greek Empire which is older the Roman Empire, for those who don’t know. France–Italy relations refers to international relations between the French Republic and the Italian Republic. [38] Immigrants have sometime suffered a violent anti-Italianism like the Vêpres marseillaises [fr] (Marseilles vespers) in June 1881 or Aigues-Mortes massacre on 17 August 1893. But don’t be fooled by that, though, the languages are very different. The best offer was made by Britain and France, who promised Italy large swaths of Austria and the Ottoman Empire. and both lost their high posts. I am French and I live in Italy. The Prime minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia Camillo Benso was able to take Napoleon III on his side after the Orsini affair during the Italian Unification: The French army was allied with Victor Emmanuel II of Italy during the Second Italian War of Independence and defeated the Austrians at the Battle of Magenta and the Battle of Solferino. In France, about 82.0% do as of 2018. The weather sounds beautiful. Now, I think that we should always take generalizations with a grain of salt, but since I’ve  grown up around both French and Italians, I have a very visual memory of both personality types, from the people I knew. Now does a French speaker would have an advantage over an English speaker to learn Italian? ", Giovanna Procacci, "Italy: From Interventionism to Fascism, 1917-1919. Like with national landmarks, both Italy and France have some of the best food and drink in the world. As tensions between Italy and France escalated, Hitler made a major speech on 30 January 1939 in which he promised German military support in the case of an unprovoked war against Italy. France's reward was the County of Nice (which included the city of Nice and the rugged Alpine territory to its north and east) and the Duchy of Savoy. Great post. [12][13], In the 1920s there were several sources of friction, but they never escalated into a serious conflict. Food and wine are among the main reasons why we love these countries. I must say they are generally really honest, hard worker, wine and food lover. ", Choate, Mark I. Many secret societies were formed to transform and unify Italy; anticlericalism was an important new element, challenging the people rule over central Italy, and the Catholic Church is major role throughout the peninsula. [32], On 7 February 2019, France recalled its ambassador from Rome in order to protest Italian criticism of French policies, which it described as "repeated accusations, unfounded attacks and outrageous declarations" that were "unprecedented since the end of the war". Budget travelers often stay in cheaper hostels and guest houses, while nicer hotels usually appeal to families and upscale travelers. Both France and Italy are founder members of the European Union and adopted the euro from its introduction.