French culture in Lovia

French cultural expressions and people in Lovia are mostly concentrated in Kings and Sylvania. In Kings, a region with many French people is situated between the German north, the English northwest, and the Dutch south. In Sylvania, East Sylvania contains many French. These two regions are adjacent and form a unified French region in Lovia. Most French within Lovia are descended from immigrants who came and settled in Lovia in the original waves of immigration, though there is also significant recent immigration. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion among French, although irreligion is also common. Approximately 5,8% of Sylvania residents and 7,6% of Kings residents are French.

Language
The French language is a common first language among Kings (10%) and Sylvania (12%) residents, and a common second or third language among all Lovians. It is typically spoken at home.

Food
French food is served at various locations in large settlements, especially in Noble City and Newhaven. Non-French also enjoy French food at restaurants.

Names
The given names "Henri" and "Pierre" are common among men while "Marie" and "Julie" are common among women. French surnames are variable but typically short and often named after a French city.

Famous Lovian people of French ancestry

 * Jean-Jacques Telemann: chef
 * Joe Lecoeur: musician
 * Charles Cartier: actor (half Czech)
 * Pierre Simons: actor
 * Martin Lefranc: football player
 * Henri Barras: football player