These Strange French People

The French, at first glance, give the impression of hedonists and bon vivants. They have a knack for love and haute cuisine, they are trendsetters and discerning appreciators of true beauty. They constantly drink wine on sun-drenched terraces, talk about love and fashion, eat foie gras and éclairs, do not work, and earn crazy money, while instead of sports they have strikes. They manage to maintain this image of an easy life without much effort. And it is surprising how incomplete this image turns out to be when viewed up close. This book tells about things that, perhaps, many Russian readers are not even aware of, since the French are always associated with glamour, chic, fashion, beauty, and a certain way of life. But is that so? Do we know everything about them? Who is the real French woman? How do the French live? What is their attitude towards fashion and food, how do they spend their free time? Professional historian, Paris expert, and blogger Dina Kulikova will reveal the whole truth about the French to us. Perhaps she will shock someone!