For France’s SakeEat Avec Respect
Our authentically French Brioche products are golden, lightly sweet, and simply “magnifique”! Take your time to savour every bite, and for France’s sake, eat avec respect.
“Take your barbecue from tragique to magnifique.”
“Ooh la la!”
Shock new research has revealed
that most Brits secretly admire the French.
A poll of 2,000 people found we are envious of their superior food, sense of style and enviable work-life balance.
Lifestyle Envy
4 in 10 of respondents say they ‘idolise’ the French way of life, and 66% would love to adopt certain aspects of it in their own life.
Fashion
43% wish they had the same passion for fashion. The French one being often described as elegant, chic, timeless and sophisticated.
Work Practices
39% admire the French work-life balance. We also admire their work habits, like clocking off on time and striking for their rights.
Moving to France
32% have even considered moving to France for the lifestyle, with it being described as ‘stylish’, relaxed, and ‘balanced’.
Influence on Us
30% believe adopting French living aspects would make the world happier. 27% had their lifestyle influenced by French’s peers or friends.
Food Habits
The average UK adult spends just 47 minutes on meals daily, while nearly a quarter believe a nice lunch would improve their mood.
Cooking from Scratch
26% of the Brits admit they only cook the evening meal from scratch up to three times a week due to lack of time, skill, and desire.
Elevating British Dishes
Roast dinners, afternoon tea, and jacket potatoes are among the British dishes people would like to elevate with French flair.
TOP 30 THINGS WE ADMIRE ABOUT THE FRENCH
52% Eating fresh ingredients
48% Making time to enjoy meals
43% Sense of style
41% Appreciating fine cuisine
40% Making time for cooking
39% The ideal work/life balance
38% Taking long lunch breaks
38% Overall better diet than British
35% Being romantics
33% Enjoying the best moments in life
33% Making all mealtimes occasions
32% Love of arts
31% Taking in their surroundings rather than rushing through the city
31% Knowledge and taste in wine
28% Ditching processed foods
28% Good etiquette skills
27% Globally renowned cuisine pride
26% Only working contracted hours
26% Being proud to be French
25% Being authentic
25% Making time for their hobbies
25% Passionate about interests
24% Embracing doing nothing
24% Willingness to protest
23% Living humbly
21% The traditional “apéritif”
19% Passionate debates (≠ small talk)
15% Drinking smaller but stronger coffee
15% Interests in philosophy
10% Not discussing money