A growing number of people in France are embracing naturism. Despite stereotypes around the movement, for many people it has nothing to do with sexuality. Instead, ditching clothes and going nude is associated with being closer to nature and respecting the environment.

More and more French people are buying local food from small producers as they strive to become conscientious consumers. Amid this shift, eco-friendly supermarket Biocoop is on the rise. But are sustainable credentials enough to steer shoppers away from the convenience of major chains?

Why is everyone watching Dix pour cent? How did TV anchor Cyril Hanouna become a national hero? And why are the French more eco-conscious than ever? This Cultural Snapshot uses local statistics and case studies to explore behavioural norms shared by French people in 2016.

Major cities in France have long attracted workers, changing industries from agriculture to services and reshaping the country in turn. Yet the rural exodus has halted, with more people now moving to the country. Why are people leaving the city? And what’s to become of the French city-dweller?