France: center of early twentieth century art

France Map
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Locations to know in France:

- Paris, center of the world of fine arts since Louis XIV.
- Marseille (2nd pop.)
- Mediterranean coastline east of Marseille called Riviera or Cote d'Azur
- Loire River valley famous for palaces called chateaux.
- Wine regions such as Bordeaux and Burgundy are governed by law so as to control the credibility of the profit-making wine system.
- Provence is one region near the Cote d'Azur where artists have congregated. Exs: Matisse and Picasso.