France's traditional lunch break under pressure as habits and voucher rules evolve
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 10:05 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
French lunch culture is gradually shifting, with workers increasingly opting for quick sandwiches or solo dining over the traditional three-course midday meal. Upcoming reforms to France's meal voucher system are expected to accelerate changes to how the country's cherished lunch break is taken.
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