Shanghai French Concession

The Shanghai French Concession was a historical area in Shanghai, China, that served as a foreign concession governed by France from the mid-19th century until 1946. Established in the aftermath of the First Opium War and subsequent treaties, the French Concession was one of several foreign-controlled areas in Shanghai, which also included the British Concession. The concession was characterized by its distinctive architecture, tree-lined streets, and a blend of Eastern and Western cultures.