In the heart of Western Europe is a nation that can be called the yolk of modern Europe. This nation had the first major ruler of post-Roman Europe, Charlemagne. When thinking of the word culture, this nation comes to mind. Not only did this nation birth the Creole, Cajun, Acadian,  and Quebecian cultures of North America but also birthed the culture of modern Europe in many ways. This nation also set the revolutionary tone in Europe when it became the first one to overthrow an absolute monarchy in the late 1700s. Since then this nation has become famous for its resilience, resistance, culture, cuisine and tourism. This is France.