1 out of 3 Britons would prefer to live in France
One in three Britons would prefer to live in France
Carried out during French Wines Week in London, a new ICM poll¹ reveals the impact of the French lifestyle on the British.
According to the survey, a third of British citizens say they would rather live in France than the United Kingdom. Italy and Spain come third.
Of those aged under 50, one in five British citizens would have preferred to have been born in France rather than the United Kingdom and two out of five would be prepared to cross the Channel and set up home in France.
In their quest for a better life, the British are attracted by the wealth and diversity of France’s culture and of course her gastronomic tradition. Even when asked for their favourite breakfast, three fifths of those under 50 would opt for coffee and croissants rather than a full English.
Over the past decade, France has been captivating more and more people from across the Channel. Another reason for this fascination is the success some French celebrities have been having in Britain: the "Thierry" factor (Thierry Henry), films such as "Amélie Poulain" and "The Da Vinci Code" are contributing to this British passion for France.
For more information on French Wines Week in London and on French Wines, visit their website: www.frenchwinesweek.com
¹Poll commissioned by French Wines involved interviews with 1,010 people aged 18 and over in the UK during August 2006.
last updated 10.10.2006