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Digging into the French lunch break

By France24
17 October 2023   |   4:36 pm
With tragic news making headlines, we could all use a break. So this week on French Connections, we're taking a look at the French lunch break. We find out about the surprising origins, the lasting tradition and the myriad of choices for the French midday meal.

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