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If you love France and are curious about all things French, this book is for you. In it you will find stories exploring the curious histories behind everyday French symbols: From berets to baguettes, and beyond.
You will discover:
How the baguette got its distinctive shape
Why the French are represented by a rooster
Who created the beret-wearing French stereotype
Why the guillotine was invented
Why there are gargoyles on Gothic churches
And much more…
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If you love France and are curious about all things French, this book is for you. In it you will find stories exploring the curious histories behind everyday French symbols: From berets to baguettes, and beyond.
You will discover:
How the baguette got its distinctive shape
Why the French are represented by a rooster
Who created the beret-wearing French stereotype
Why the guillotine was invented
Why there are gargoyles on Gothic churches
And much more…