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'''Czech Republic–France''' are the [[bilateralism|current and historical relationship]] between the [[Czech Republic]] and [[France]]. The first diplomatic contacts between the two countries date back to the [[Middle Ages]].

Both countries are full members of the [[Council of Europe]], the [[European Union]] and [[NATO]]. Since 1999, the Czech Republic is also an observer in the [[Francophonie]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.francophonie.org/English.html|title=Francophonie: About us|publisher=[[Francophonie]]|access-date=17 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101104120600/http://www.francophonie.org/English.html|archive-date=4 November 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==History==
King [[John of Bohemia]] fought on the side of France several times, and was [[killed in action]] in the [[Battle of Crécy]] in 1346.<ref name=brit>{{cite web|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-king-of-Bohemia|title=John, king of Bohemia|website=Britannica|access-date=5 April 2024}}</ref> His successor [[Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles IV]] was reared in [[Paris]].<ref name=brit/>

France was the first country to recognize [[Czechoslovakia]] on 28 October 1918.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/czech-republic/|title=France and Czech Republic: political relations|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France)]]|access-date=17 November 2012}}</ref> France supported the signing of the [[Little Entente]] and consequently signed the Treaty of Alliance and Friendship between France and Czechoslovakia on 25 January 1924.<ref>Text in ''League of Nations Treaty Series'', vol. 23, pp. 164–169.</ref>

==Education==
There is a French international school in Prague, [[Lycée français de Prague]].

== Resident diplomatic missions ==
* Czech Republic has an embassy in [[Paris]].
* France has an embassy in [[Prague]].

<gallery class="center">
File:Ambassade de République tchèque en France, 15 avenue Charles-Floquet, Paris 7e.jpg|Embassy of the Czech Republic in Paris
File:Ambassade France Prague 1.jpg|Embassy of France in Prague
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Embassy of France, Prague]]
* [[Czech migration to France|Czechs in France]]
* [[French diaspora|Frenchs in the Czech Republic]]


==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files_156/czech-republic_326/index.html French Foreign Ministry about relations with the Czech Republic]

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Latest revision as of 18:54, 5 April 2024

Czech Republic–France relations
Map indicating locations of Czech Republic and France

Czech Republic
France

Czech Republic–France are the current and historical relationship between the Czech Republic and France. The first diplomatic contacts between the two countries date back to the Middle Ages.

Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, the European Union and NATO. Since 1999, the Czech Republic is also an observer in the Francophonie.[1]

History

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King John of Bohemia fought on the side of France several times, and was killed in action in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.[2] His successor Charles IV was reared in Paris.[2]

France was the first country to recognize Czechoslovakia on 28 October 1918.[3] France supported the signing of the Little Entente and consequently signed the Treaty of Alliance and Friendship between France and Czechoslovakia on 25 January 1924.[4]

Education

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There is a French international school in Prague, Lycée français de Prague.

Resident diplomatic missions

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  • Czech Republic has an embassy in Paris.
  • France has an embassy in Prague.
  • Embassy of the Czech Republic in Paris
    Embassy of the Czech Republic in Paris
  • Embassy of France in Prague
    Embassy of France in Prague

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Francophonie: About us". Francophonie. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b "John, king of Bohemia". Britannica. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  3. ^ "France and Czech Republic: political relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France). Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  4. ^ Text in League of Nations Treaty Series, vol. 23, pp. 164–169.
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