While wine is an essential part of French national identity, environmental concerns and the democratising force of the internet are causing an upheaval in the country’s consumption habits. How is the wine industry adapting to a more informed, adventurous and eco-conscious market?

French foodies are looking beyond their borders for dining experiences, with food from the American south becoming popular in Paris. As American food loses its stigma in France, people are opening up to the local and regional nuances of cuisines from abroad.

The French have fiercely defended their language for centuries, but via imported TV shows and the internet, English words are infiltrating – 'selfie' and 'troll' now appear in the two most popular French dictionaries. But in a nation with notoriously poor English skills, how can the French adapt?

French President Francois Hollande has officially opened Bordeaux's €80 million Cité du Vin – a leisure centre that the founders hope will become the Guggenheim of wine. But while wine lovers may rejoice, protests over the use of pesticides in France’s vineyards could hinder its success.