Becoming a conscientious consumer was something I had not expected when I moved to France in the summer of 2013.
In between French classes and acquainting myself with the apero hour, the traditional pre-dinner drinks ritual, I tried to find something that would pique my interest in the country of my spouse.
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on May 27, 2018, with the headline Take home a piece of French heritage. Subscribe