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The humble baguette is a recognisable emblem of France. Courtesy Aperitif a la Francaise
The humble baguette is a recognisable emblem of France. Courtesy Aperitif a la Francaise France submits the humble baguette as candidate for Unesco heritage status
Billions of baguettes are consumed in the country every year, and now France wants the staple foodstuff added to a list of intangible culture