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10 must-try French culinary specialties for Americans

Jérôme Monsieur de France
If you're an American looking to discover culinary France, here are 10 must-try dishes for your stay. Don't worry, I've removed the weird stuff like snails, frogs, seafood platters etc... Dishes you can also make at home, and for which you'll find the recipes. Enjoy your meal!
As you prepare to come and stay in France, you may be wondering how you're going to make yourself understood. The French are notoriously bad at foreign languages. That's a bit unfair. 60% of them speak English more or less well, and above all: the French, contrary to what people say about them, will always do their utmost to help you, whatever your language.
Getting ready to come to France? Thank you! Here's my advice on the weather. When to come to France? What's the best season to visit Paris or the country? Here are the best seasons to come here.
France boasts over 40,000 châteaux. From medieval châteaux to Renaissance manor houses and the palaces of kings, it's hard to choose just 10. But I've decided to rank the 10 most beautiful castles. It's a ranking that blends the eras and the beauty of the sites, which probably wouldn't be the same for others, but which is mine and which I'm sharing with you. I'll also give you some tips on how to visit each of these 10 superb French châteaux.
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The 10 most beautiful squares in France according to ChatGPT

Jérôme Monsieur de France
Having been told that I was being too chauvinistic in saying that Nancy's Place Stanislas is the most beautiful in France, and looking for an impartial arbiter, I asked ChatGPT to give me a list of the 10 most beautiful squares in France. Here are his rankings and... Nancy's Place Stanislas takes first place! I don't totally agree with this ranking, to tell you the truth, but let's find out what artificial intelligence has to say about France's most beautiful squares.
Politeness is much more French than you might think, even if the French often have an (unfair) reputation for being unfriendly. In fact, many rules of politeness have been devised and implemented in France for a very long time, notably at the court of kings, before becoming commonplace. It has to be said that politeness facilitates encounters and makes life smoother for those who use it in their dealings with others. If you follow them, they'll be much appreciated, and will open the door to many new encounters in France. Here are 10 essential rules of politeness.
Looking for inspiration to say I love you? Here are 20 short texts on love selected from French literature by Monsieur de France to help you say je t'aime.
If there's one romantic destination in the world, it's France. If you're in the mood to please your other half and declare your love in a romantic setting, here are 10 wonderful places to do it in France. Bon voyage, lovers!
The festive season is a great opportunity to treat yourself to a holiday in French regions that fit in well with the spirit of Christmas: snow for some, lights for others, a certain art of living too.... From Alsace to Nice, via Paris or less famous places: discover 10 ideas for holidays in France.
Ah, black pudding! This jewel of the charcuterie world divides people: you either love it or hate it, but it's impossible to remain indifferent to it. And yet, did you know that it's one of mankind's oldest recipes? The Egyptians already spoke of it, and Homer also mentions it in The Odyssey, proof that boudin has crossed the ages and civilizations.