With the French, the rate of increase in tensions with the Indians is halved. This facilitates better coexistence and trade with the Indians and can also lead to military cooperation.
Your player color is deep blue (which will be familiar to players of Civ2).
Your default player name is Jacques Cartier.
Your default territory name is New France.
Your non-military starting unit is a Hardy pioneer.
Your port in Europe is La Rochelle.