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There are over 35,000 war memorials in France, and it's rare to find a town without one, even a small one. War memorials have been part of the French landscape for just over 100 years. Ever since it was decided to pay tribute to the soldiers who died for France in the First World War. This is still the case every November 11 and May 8. It's a sacred duty
It's a title found only in France: "Meilleur Ouvrier de France". It's a title that takes immense effort to achieve, and rewards the very best in 230 different trades, even if the most famous are often in the world of Gastronomy. The title of M.O.F., which has been awarded to some of the greatest names in the world, is truly unique in France, but is rarely awarded. Monsieur de France reminds us who these "meilleurs ouvriers de France" are, recognizable by their red, white and blue collars.
The Gallic rooster has been the symbol of the French soccer team since 1919. It's a very old symbol, since it was already attributed to the Gauls, since the word "Gallic" and the word "rooster" were said in the same way in Latin: "gallus". Coluche once said, "The rooster is the emblem of France, because it's the only one that can sing with its feet in the shit".
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Bistro, café, restaurant... What is the difference ?
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France is also the postcard of the small neighborhood or village bistro, the Parisian café and small or large restaurants. This is still true today, even if the number of bistros is decreasing. There were a little more than 38,000 "drinking establishments" in France in 2022 (including bistros and cafés) and a little more than 92,000 "traditional" restaurants, i.e. not including fast food restaurants. There are differences between the different establishments, which Monsieur de France reminds us, even if there is a huge common point between them: a certain art of living...
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The privateers: forward for the king! ... And the gold.
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Captains or shipowners, sometimes both, privateers are also part of French history. Armed for the "race", hence the name of privateers, they scoured the seas to attack the enemy ships of France and some became famous like Surcouf, Dugay-Trouin or Jean Bart. Discover these daring men who should never be confused with pirates, who fought with the authorization of the king...
Even if Belgium is by far the country that consumes the most French fries, France also likes them. The proof: each year, 55 kg of potatoes are consumed per inhabitant in France and they are often eaten in the form of French fries. Some people even say that it was in France, in Paris, that French fries were invented... What the Belgians naturally dispute! A history of French fries, a small way of making them and a good recipe of mussels and fries to discover here... Thank you Monsieur de France !
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French fries, mashed potatoes... Thank you Mister Parmentier
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It's hard to imagine not eating good French fries, mashed potatoes and so on... but this has been the case for centuries in France. Before the 18th century, no potatoes in the plate. The one who changed everything is a man and it is Mr. Parmentier. Here is his story:
Some things are attributed to the French in the world. For example the French-kiss, so romantic... Right or wrong? Monsieur de France has checked if the "French kiss" is ... French!
It is an old habit and even if it is less popular, especially since the COVID, the kiss remains an old French habit. A habit that has evolved throughout history, and is still evolving, since nothing is more human than a habit, and habits can change... Discover the history of the kiss in France with Monsieur de France...
The French flag is one of the most famous flags in the world. On the pediment of all public buildings, of our embassies, it embodies France alongside the motto of the Republic "Liberty, equality, fraternity". However, it has not always been blue, white and red. It is the French Revolution that created it and it is the Republic that imposed it. Here is its history...
