Five things they don’t tell you about ‘les rosbifs’ (Brits) in France Pubs, sex, food - columnist Samantha David pokes some good-natured fun at the stereotypical Briton in France
First stereotype busting event for older people being held in Paris The aim of the event to give a voice to retirees
MAP: stubborn Bretons and other regional stereotypes around France Patriotic, arrogant, like Germans, welcoming, indecisive… we look at the clichés French people use for those from other regions
news Talking point: Is it really offensive to say ‘the French’? Columnist Nick Inman mulls over the arguments for and against using this general term
Talking point: Do not believe everything you read about ‘the French’ Nick Inman goes the extra mile to fact check a report that one in 10 French people believe the earth may be flat
Mythbuster: the French are arrogant Most people living in France, and most tourists, know this is mainly false; yet the myth has been around for a long time and will likely persist. There are a couple of explanations.