France You Didn't Know

Did you read Alexandre Dumas and Jules Verne in childhood? Do you love French cinema and music? Are you obsessed with French cuisine and wine? Do you dream of catching a glimpse of Paris before you die? But are you... ready to meet the country of your dreams without excessive enthusiasm and worn-out clichés?
What is modern France like, and how different is it from the postcard with the Eiffel Tower, berets, and accordion? How to live in a country where trains don't run for months due to strikes? How to learn to distinguish between a thousand types of cheese, enjoy them, and not gain weight? Is it true that French husbands are stingy and take away children in divorce? Why do French women wear ripped tights instead of little black dresses? What to do when children bring home lice instead of knowledge from school, and waiting for a doctor's appointment takes months?
You will learn all this and much more firsthand from Maria Perrier, the author of the book and popular Instagram blog about life in real France, @madame_perrier.