Nouvelle Amérique

History
Founded in 1779 by Ben Franklin, George Washington, and Horatio Gates, the city is located just 30 km south of Paris, and was allowed by King Louis XVI because of his American sympathies. The city has a modern population of about 262,292 (1933), and 72% of them claim to be of British, American, or even "patriot" descent. In the 1830s, industrialization turned the city into a bustling metropolis with its sprawling textile industry and proximity to Paris, making it one of the first places railways were constructed. Many farmers in the Ile de France chose this land as their destination looking for a better life in the city, and the population went up rapidly. In 1855, the city reached a peak population of 323,000, but this would decline as competition from Prussia and Britain led to industrial downturn and mass migration away from the city.

The city serves as the seat of the "American Government in Exile." which still funds anti-British sentiments in the 13 colonies. In 1911 the British demanded the French shut this organization down, but they refused.

Culture
The city still retains a culture of love for liberty, with many British customs still being followed. In the city, December 16th is a holiday, where patriots reenact the Boston Tea Party, and ceremonially dump a pot of tea into the Seine River. English is still widely understood as a second language, however 30% of the population still speaks it natively.