28 June 2024 , 14:57
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According to a survey, the best French exports are croissants, baguettes, and cheese. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed that macarons, Monet and Coco Chanel also made the top 15 list as Brits admire the nation's culture, cuisine and fashion the most.
A whopping 76 per cent confessed they'd love to experience a taste of French living. However, the UK's growing appetite for French culture extends beyond delicious food (30 per cent), cafe terraces (28 per cent) and communal dining (25 per cent) - for a fifth it's the 'joie de vivre' that French living epitomises.
The Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, and Lavender Fields in Provence were the top three French landmarks those polled would most like to visit. To bring a taste of France to Britain, Boursin, which commissioned the research, has partnered with Great British Bake-Off star and French chef, Manon Lagreve for an immersive five course dining experience set in a lavender field in Kent - encapsulating the beauty of rural Provence.
Manon Lagreve said: "There are so many wonderful things to appreciate about France, but shared moments over food and the conviviality of dining is where the true essence of French culture comes alive. To mark this, I have created a series of Boursin-based recipes inspired by my French upbringing, and recent road trip around the different regions of France."
Despite any perceived rivalry, the survey revealed that 63% of Brits consider the French to be more stylish, and 53% believe they have a more refined taste in food.
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Additionally, 26% of respondents find the French language more romantic than English, coming second only to Italian.
77% consider French cuisine a treat, even more so when eating out, as 51% hold their hosting skills in high regard. (PinPep)The average Brit reportedly uses French words like 'oui' and 'bonjour' three times a week in conversation, with 58% wishing they could speak the language fluently.
The study also found that 71% of Brits admire the French lifestyle, with many believing they could benefit from adopting aspects of French culture such as a better work-life balance (42%) and longer lunch breaks (18%).
However, 77% view French cuisine as a luxury, especially when dining out, as 51% highly rate their hosting skills.
The research, conducted by OnePoll, also identified a rich history and culture, a shared love of football, and a passion for good food as the top things uniting the two nations.
A spokesperson for Boursin, which is partnering with Cote Brasserie to bring a taste of the menu to those unable to attend the pop-up via the new Summer Specials during July and August, said: "France's charm lies in its ability to blend tradition and modernity, offering a rich cultural heritage, and natural beauty."
"We want to celebrate the French way of life, the joy of sharing, the beauty of summer and the unmatched taste of France - and taking inspiration from this by fusing it with the best of British through exciting partnerships."
The most popular exports from France are:.
1. Croissants.
2. Baguettes.
3. Cheese.
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4. Wine.
5. Pain au chocolat.
6. Champagne.
7. Claude Monet.
8. Macarons.
9. Coco Chanel.
10. Dior.
11. Famous footballers.
12. Bistros.
13. Louis Vuitton.
14. Their literature.
15. Cartier.