Turning a baguette upside down is considered unlucky in France

Kilts originated in France not in Scotland

The average French citizen eats 500 snails a year

In France you can marry a dead person

You may get a fish stuck on your back on April’s Fool Day

Denim clothing was originally developed in France in the city of Nimes

Puss in Boots, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood, were all written by a Frenchman named Charles Perrault.

Escargot

Escargot (French for snails) is a dish consisting of cooked edible land snails. They are mostly served as an appetizer and very popular. The average French person consumes 500 snails per year.

Tarte Flambe

Tarte Flambee is a specialty dish form the area of Alsace. It is a flat bread with very thin crust cut in a rectangle or oval shape and topped with crème fraiche, thinly sliced onions and bacon. Yum!

Macarons

Macarons are a commonly found desert in France. They are made of an almond based meringue and come in various flavors.

Crème Brulee

Crème Brulee is the French version of the vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar and served often with berries

French Cheese

There are about 1,600 distinct versions of French cheeses. 96% of French people eat cheese often, even daily. Cheese can get expensive in France with some varieties reaching $45 per pound

Crepe

Crepes are the French pancakes. They are much thinner than pancakes and can be served with sweet or savory fillings or in more elaborate forms like Crepe Suzette or Flambee