Xia Yuxiang, the head of the group, said: "The next stop, we go to Rouen, the eight major cities in France, we all go around, have an in-depth understanding, field trips, take a look, only a detailed understanding, will understand this country, understand the history of France, and better understand the advantages and customs of this country." ”

Everyone was very happy, Meng Wenjie said: "Following Head Xia, it's really an eye-opener and a lot of knowledge!"

Historically, Rouen was one of the largest and most prosperous cities in medieval Europe, a city in northwestern France, the capital of the Seine-Maritimes and the capital of the Normandy region.

Qu Lihua sighed, "Wow, this city is amazing, every time I go to one of the eight major cities in France, I feel that each city has its own advantages and glorious history." ”

Head Xia Yuxiang nodded, "Yes, these eight cities are the most representative cities in France, we have limited time, we can't go to every city in France, we just choose the most representative cities to go on a field trip." ”

"We still asked Professor Abner to be our tour guide, Professor Abner is really competent, he knows France too well, he is a native of France, and he has been to China, he speaks Chinese very well, and he does not need a translator, which is why Dean Zhang strongly recommended him." ”

"Hehe!" Professor Abner smiled, he was very modest, "Dean Zhang is so polite, when I went to China, Dean Zhang was very hospitable, and asked Head Xia to take me to visit many places, China is a very attractive oriental power, and its international popularity is getting higher and higher, over the years, Western countries have changed a lot of attitudes and began to pay attention to China, a big country in the east. ”

"China's reform and opening up for 40 years, is really remarkable, has changed the face of China, made people's lives a lot richer, I still admire China's mind, although there are some diehards in Western countries have a clear view of China, but China has proved itself with its own strength, I am very optimistic about China's future, I think France and China cooperation, the 'Belt and Road', interconnection, is in line with the interests of win-win cooperation among countries along the road, and it is also what the people of the countries along the road want to see. ”

"The people have long been fed up with the suffering of war, history has proved that starting a war, the ultimate suffering is the common people, displaced, dragging their families and mouths, far away from their hometowns and homeland, fleeing everywhere to survive, that violates the way of heaven, you China has a very great Taoist founder Lao Tzu, his "Tao Te Ching" emphasizes that people should abide by the rules of heaven and earth, nature, and minimize man-made destruction. ”

He advocated the rule of inaction, in fact, it is not inaction, but to follow the laws of nature, widely benevolent government, people-to-people communication, health and peace, his Taoist doctrine is still applicable today. ”

"Chinese culture is broad and profound, I have also read the academic works of many masters such as Confucius and Lao Tzu, and I am still deeply inspired, and I also hope that the two countries will have friendly exchanges, develop trade, prosper the economy, and work together to build the future!"

"Hmm!" Xia Yuxiang nodded, "Professor Abner gave us a high evaluation, we are also very grateful to Professor Abner, we also want to know about France, let more Chinese people know about the countries along the 'Belt and Road', it is the mission and responsibility of our delegation, back to the point, please Professor Abner continue to introduce us to this city!"

"Well, Rouen is located in the lower reaches of the Seine, not far from the mouth of the sea, not far from Paris, the transportation is still very convenient, it is the second most populous urban circle in the northwest of France, second only to Nantes, and the sixth in the whole of France. ”

"Rouen is a famous city with a history of 1,000 years, many historical monuments, many famous people in history, the world-famous writer Flaubert, I believe you have read his works before. ”

"Everyone knows that the mother river of France is the Seine, the Seine River runs through the city, the right bank of the river is the old city, many ancient buildings, has the reputation of 'museum city', and has many world art treasures. ”

"Rouen is among the best in France in terms of opera, there are 9 theaters, more than 40 cinemas, people need to be entertained in life, if a person has to work hard every day, the work is boring and boring, every day becomes a money-making machine, there is no entertainment life, it is simply too uncomfortable!"

"So theaters and cinemas are places for people to relax, they are very popular with people, and when new dramas are released, the box office is still very hot. ”

Professor Abner took everyone through the pedestrian walkway of the old city, the city is quite lively, surrounded by bustling people, locals, outsiders, and tourists, all kinds of people come here, forming a very popular city, and the lively market square is in front of you.

"I said before that no matter where or what city, as long as there are people, there is a flow of people, there is a crowd, there is a crowd, there is a popularity, it will form a business, in order to meet the dietary and living requirements of these people, the surrounding facilities will be built, vegetable farms, shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, restaurants, playgrounds, and of course, churches and museums. ”

There are the newly built Church of Joan of Arc and the Museum of Joan of Arc, the architectural style is completely different from other churches, the French still pursue innovation, influenced by the Renaissance, and add changes to form their own style characteristics, which is still remarkable in architecture.

The Left Bank was almost completely destroyed in the Second World War, but was rebuilt and extended to the north, where most of the buildings retain the French tradition, and the city is quaint and beautiful, with railway and road bridges connecting the two banks.

"As long as there are people living and there are merchants coming and going to trade, the traffic will be convenient, and the transportation, roads, railways, waterways, in order to transport, must be built, and the city has developed to the present day, and these necessary transportation facilities have long been matured, and it is still very convenient to live here," said Professor Abner. ”

"The city of Rouen has a well-developed industry and agriculture, with the second highest GDP per capita in France, and the service sector and trade play an important role in the economy. ”

"The industry is dominated by petrochemical, fine chemical, natural gas, pharmaceutical, food, electrical engineering, as well as some industrial sectors such as aviation, automobile manufacturing, papermaking, construction, and transportation. ”

"The city is very powerful, the per capita GDP ranks second in France, it can be seen that it is still relatively rich, the people living in this city are still living a happy life, able to meet people's daily life, there is plenty of food and water, there are houses to live in, the surrounding living facilities are also perfect, there are kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, and universities, teachers are also very good, children go to school here, it is still very promising. ”

Qu Lihua asked, "Professor Abner, are there any major festivals here, and will people get together to celebrate?"

"Every four years in Rouen, the world's most beautiful sailing ships meet along the quay, and it has become a major event known to all, and by that time it was full of people who came to attend the event, and in the city and in the port, the eight-day festival, which was relatively long and well attended, was the largest nautical event in the world, and it was a lively, festive and unforgettable event." ”