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Digestif: Do France's after-dinner drinks actually help digestion?

France Explained

Digestif: Do France's after-dinner drinks actually help digestion?

5 things to know about a traditional French Christmas

5 things to know about a traditional French Christmas

From florists to oysters, whips to religion, here are five things to know about celebrating a traditional Christmas in France.

The one French breakfast habit that will leave you shocked

French traditions

The one French breakfast habit that will leave you shocked

Why do the French eat so much seafood at Christmas?

Why do the French eat so much seafood at Christmas?

The 12 dishes that make up a classic French Christmas feast

The 12 dishes that make up a classic French Christmas feast

How French caviar farmers are using tech to take on the Chinese

How French caviar farmers are using tech to take on the Chinese

Let them eat bread: the origins of the French baguette

Let them eat bread: the origins of the French baguette

French baguette gets UNESCO world heritage status

French baguette gets UNESCO world heritage status

Gallic spirits: 17 of the best French digestifs

Gallic spirits: 17 of the best French digestifs

Why French mayors give out food hampers at Christmas

Why French mayors give out food hampers at Christmas

Burning question: Do the French really hate all spices?

Burning question: Do the French really hate all spices?

Does Beaujolais Nouveau wine deserve its bad reputation?

Does Beaujolais Nouveau wine deserve its bad reputation?