France's traditional lunch break under pressure as habits and voucher rules evolve
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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