Over the last decade, the global wine trade has grown to be worth $85 billion, with French winemakers renowned as the finest connoisseurs. But according to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, the country has now lost its status as the world's top wine producer.

Budget supermarkets Aldi and Lidl have been slowly stealing shoppers from other discount supermarkets, rapidly increasing their market share. Now, Aldi has gone online. Forgoing food for now, it's stocking an initial selection of 90 wines to tempt bargain-hunting shoppers online.

More and more French people are buying local food from small producers as they strive to become conscientious consumers. Amid this shift, eco-friendly supermarket Biocoop is on the rise. But are sustainable credentials enough to steer shoppers away from the convenience of major chains?

Major cities in France have long attracted workers, changing industries from agriculture to services and reshaping the country in turn. Yet the rural exodus has halted, with more people now moving to the country. Why are people leaving the city? And what’s to become of the French city-dweller?