France is surrounded by strong ocean-faring countries, and its seafaring business was delayed because of a long line of monarchs who were obsessed with themselves.
The half-century delayed Renaissance starts from the Italian Peninsula, and there are many nobles who collect rare treasures and artifacts.

France has cities under it's flag, they are:

• Marseille (Major City).
• Bordeaux
• Calais
• Montpellier
• Nantes
• Cayenne