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news France 24 En 2026-04-16

France's Midday Meals Are Evolving: Changes to Traditional Lunch Breaks

Lunch habits in France are undergoing transformation, moving from traditional meals to diverse options like quick sandwiches or solo dining. These changes are influenced by upcoming reforms concerning meal vouchers.


From a quick sandwich or a supermarket salad, to a three-course meal, to solo dining, lunch breaks are evolving in France. Has French culture reached a fork in the road when it comes to its traditional lunch break? With upcoming reforms to meal vouchers (titres-restaurant),Β we take a look at how the midday meal is gradually changing shape.

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