The History of Coffee in France
The Good Life France has everything you ever wanted to know about the history of coffee and cafes in France.
Have a read on https://thegoodlifefrance.com/the-history-of-coffee-in-france/
Find the answers to these questions:
- Who said (erroneously as it turned out) that “There are two things the French will never swallow – Racine’s poetry and coffee” ?
- Which Pope proclaimed “This devil’s drink is so delicious we should cheat the devil by baptizing it.” ?
- When did the first coffee house open in France ?
- What is the name of the oldest coffee shop in Paris ?
- Which King made his own coffee ?
- What did Voltaire and Napoleon have in common ?
- Who invented the first percolation system coffee maker ?
- What choice of coffee horrifies French people ?
And, not in the article but, can you link the two coffee shops below with their famous series or film characters ?