A sizzling love affair: Exploring France’s meat-eating habits

A sizzling love affair: Exploring France’s meat-eating habits

Issued on: 26/03/2021 – 12:00 11:55 FRENCH CONNECTIONS © FRANCE 24 If you’ve spent any time in France, you’ll know that the French love to eat meat. Whether it’s coq au vin, bœuf bourguignon, steak tartare or foie gras, many of the country’s most famous dishes are meat-heavy. But as people become more concerned about … Read more

Are wine and cigarettes the secret to French longevity?

Are wine and cigarettes the secret to French longevity?

A report published by the OECD this week revealed that the French enjoy one of the world’s highest life expectancies. It also showed they are among the West’s biggest consumers of tobacco and alcohol. Issued on: 06/11/2015 – 14:36 The average French person lives to the ripe old age of 82.3, compared to the average … Read more