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Sixty Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong: The Je Ne Sais Quoi of Being French

by Jean-Benoît Nadeau and Julie Barlow

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Publishes Tuesday 8 December 2026Paperback · Sourcebooks · 400 pagesSee everything out in December 2026 →
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In this cultural and historical guide, award-winning authors Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau reveal the mysteries behind French culture and answer the What makes the French so French?

Why must you always say bonjour when entering a store in France? What gives the French people such a deep connection to the land? And why do the French always seem to be protesting something? Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau have the answers to these questions and more in Sixty Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong. Whether you’re an avid traveler, a Francophile, or simply curious about French culture, this second edition of the international bestseller offers completely updated content and a fresh perspective on a complex people.

With meticulous research and years of lived experience, the authors take you on an insightful journey, showing exactly what makes the French tick and how their society works. They dissect the many intricacies of the French way of life, illustrating how France earned its reputation as a cultural giant.

Prepare to be enlightened, entertained, and occasionally startled by this engaging exploration of an incredible nation—one that has left an indelible mark on the world.

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