French colonization of the Americas - Wikipedia
WEBMajor French exploration of North America began under the rule of Francis I, King of France. In 1524, Francis sent Italian-born Giovanni da Verrazzano to explore the region between Florida and Newfoundland for a route to the Pacific Ocean. He would find parts of New York Harbor.
New France | Definition, History, & Map | Britannica
WEBJul 26, 2024 · New France, (1534–1763), the French colonies of continental North America, initially embracing the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Newfoundland, and Acadia (Nova Scotia) but gradually expanding to include much of the Great Lakes region and parts of the trans-Appalachian West.
What Is French Colonial Architecture? - The Spruce
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · Known for their symmetrical styling, steeply pitched roofs, and expansive, wrap-around porches on both lower and upper levels, French Colonial homes are extremely prevalent in the American southeast—especially Louisiana.
New France - Wikipedia
WEBNew France (French: Nouvelle-France) was the territory colonized by France in North America, beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Great Britain and Spain in 1763 under the Treaty of Paris.
The French in New Orleans - HISTORY
WEBMay 25, 2017 · New France-the North American territories claimed by France-once extended from Hudson Bay in present-day Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the shores of the North Atlantic to the Great...
The story of New France: the cradle of modern Canada
WEBMay 21, 2020 · New France, as this land was once called, consisted of five colonies that covered a massive swath of North America, stretching from Hudson Bay in the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the south.
American colonial architecture - Wikipedia
WEBThe architectural style of Louisiana is identified as French colonial, while the Spanish colonial style evokes Renaissance and Baroque styles of Spain and Mexico; in the United States it is found in Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and California.
New France (Plain-Language summary) - The Canadian …
WEBJul 8, 2021 · New France was a French colony in North America. By the early 1740s, France controlled what is known today as the Maritime provinces, much of modern-day Ontario and Quebec, and the Hudson Bay region. The territory also stretched from today’s Northeastern United States to the Gulf of Mexico.
Encyclopédie du patrimoine culturel de l'Amérique française – …
WEBAs you browse the site, you will learn about the heritage of French-speaking North America, as well as about its history and diversity. Get to know the people who preserve and cherish it, discover the places where it finds expression and become familiar with the trends that have shaped and influenced its evolution throughout history.
New France - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBSep 4, 2013 · New France. The history of France as a colonial power in North America began during the 16th century, during the era of European exploration and fishing expeditions. At its peak, the French colony of New France stretched over a vast area from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Louisiana.