France might be the land of croissants, wine, and romance, but there’s a lot more to this iconic country than meets the eye! Did you know Christmas was almost banned in England at one point? Or that the Eiffel Tower was originally meant to be torn down? And what about the fact that the French eat more cheese than anyone, yet stick to just a handful of favorites? From the history of baguettes to why the French don’t drink wine with every meal—get ready for 28 surprising and fascinating facts about France that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew!
