French cuisine has long been associated with strictly kept mealtimes and beautifully set tables. But traditions are evolving, and although half the population eat together, it’s not so much for the food as it is for the company. So what brings French people to the table in 2016?

Be it ditching sugar or cutting out carbs, many people believe the key to creating good food habits is by limiting the unhealthy fare eaten. But research looking at French parenting suggests that taking pleasure in food and appreciating mealtimes can have substantial benefits.

While wine is an essential part of French national identity, environmental concerns and the democratising force of the internet are causing an upheaval in the country’s consumption habits. How is the wine industry adapting to a more informed, adventurous and eco-conscious market?

French President Francois Hollande has officially opened Bordeaux's €80 million Cité du Vin – a leisure centre that the founders hope will become the Guggenheim of wine. But while wine lovers may rejoice, protests over the use of pesticides in France’s vineyards could hinder its success.