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===Layout and History Since Opening===
[[Image:Francepavilion.jpg|350px400px|thumb|Concept Art for the France Pavilion, showing the Palais du Cinema as round.]]
The France pavilion opened with the rest of World Showcase on October 1, 1982 <ref name= "day"> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/epcotgrandopening.html </ref>. One way that guests can enter the pavilion is by crossing a metal bridge. The bridge is based on the Point des Arts (the first metal bridge in Paris) and the waterway that it crosses is meant to represent the Seine River <ref name= "Spence"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/09/epcots_france_pavilion_part_on.html </ref>. The front pavilion is themed to look like Paris between the years 1871–1914, which is known as La Belle Époque (The Beautiful Age) in France <ref name= "Martin"/>. The back of the pavilion on the other hand incorporates the small towns and provinces in France, in the form of “Le Petite Rue” a small, quaint street. The focal point of the pavilion is a re-creation of the Eiffel Tower, which was built at approximately 1/10 scale of the original <ref name= "Spence"/>. Also of note is a park based on “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island La Grande Jatte” by the French artist Georges Seura <ref name= "Spence"/>. Although the park is pleasant to look at, it is not accessible to guests.
On July 15, 2017, Disney announced that a version of the Ratatouille: The Adventure attraction from France's Disney Studios Park would be constructed in the France pavilion <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/ratatouille/news/16jul2017-ratatouille-coming-to-epcots-france-pavilion.htm </ref>. The new attraction is expected to open in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary in 2021. Subsequently, on November 17, 2018, Disney announced that a new Beauty and the Beast sing along attraction would be coming to the France pavilion's Palais du Cinema <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/11/new-nighttime-spectaculars-beauty-the-beast-sing-along-announced-for-epcot/ </ref>. The new film is expected to alternate showings with Impressions de France, and will not replace the classic film.
On August 25, 2019, Disney announced that The Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along film would be joining [[Impressions de France]] in the Palais du Cinema on January 2020 <ref name="magic"> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/ratatouille/news/25aug2019-remys-ratatouille-adventure-gets-a-summer-2020-opening-alongside-other-france-pavilion-additions.htm </ref>. Furthermore, at this time, Disney announced that Remy's Ratatouille Adventure (the official name of the previously announced Ratatouille dark ride attraction) would open in the Summer of 2020, along with a new restaurant named [[La Crêperie de Paris]] <ref name="magic"/>.
==Attractions==
[[Image:Francepavilion3.jpg|300px|thumb|A small courtyard in front of the entrance to Impressions de France.]]
'''Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure[[Impressions de France]]'''- On this interactive adventure, guests use This travelogue film showcases many of France's landmarks and landscapes on a "F.O180 degree screen.N.E." (Field Operative Notification Equipment) The scenes in the film are set to help Agent P. stop Dr. Doofenshmirtz, a score arranged by looking for clues throughout World ShowcaseBuddy Baker. '''[[Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along]]'''- This 15 minute retelling of Beauty and the Beast features songs from the film including "Be Our Guest" and "Gaston". The adventure film is based on narrated by Angela Lansbury. '''[[Remy's Ratatouille Adventure]]'''- This 4D attraction shrinks guests down to the Disney cartoon Phineas size of a mouse and Ferbtakes them on a whirlwind adventure through Gustave's kitchen.
==Restaurants==
'''Souvenirs de France-''' This large shop sells various French merchandise. Guests can also find France's Kidcot station here. Souvenirs de France was originally known as Galarie des Halles.
===Former Shopping===
'''La Casserole'''- This shop sold gourmet cookware and other housewares.
==Live Entertainment==
* The France pavilion was dedicated on October 20, 1982 <ref name= "day"/>
* The tourist center in the France pavilion was called Centre de Tourisme et d'Information <ref> https://www.disneydocs.net/_files/ugd/5db718_0b875a96406e4bc4a103b184e3d1dc11.pdf </ref>
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