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People around the world are grateful for the delightful, flaky gift of Viennoiserie, but it isn’t the French we should thank for these morning treats

The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris is a historical narrative by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough. It explores the big adventure of various American notables who travelled to Paris in the 19th century, seeking inspiration and knowledge in various fields, including art, medicine, and literature. Originally published in hardback: May 2011.

There’s a French cheese for every occasion and hundreds to choose from. Here are what we consider to be 12 of the best French cheeses. What’s your favourite?

The 10 best-selling French cars of all time might surprise you, but if you’re a true Francophile, we’d be surprised if you hadn’t driven at least one of them.

Old Père Nöel has been bringing gifts and spreading goodwill for centuries. But do you know what Santa delivered to Paris last year? Or one hundred years ago?

Anyone who lives a long life will encounter strange events along the way. This is no less true of countries and the French have seen plenty.

Behind every door on our Advent Calendar is a brilliant suggestion for a French city, town or village to visit.

Next time you throw an orange peel into the rubbish bin, spare a thought for two brothers from Brittany who used those peels for a more sublime purpose.

The best wine from Beaujolais is luscious and fruity. The Gamay grape, which thrives in the region’s granite-based soils, produces wines light in body, high in acidity and with explosive fruit flavours. These wines are often characterised by fresh and juicy red fruit flavours, such as cherry, raspberry and strawberry,…

The wine regions of France are known worldwide. Each region produces diverse wines with distinctive flavors and styles. Here are seven of them. A votre santé.