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French Food Fights

In recent years, many critics have argued that French cuisine has lost its way. Now there's a new generation of chefs in France hoping to change that. But what do the traditionalists make of it all?

France has long been a country with a reputation for some of the best food in the world.

But in recent years, many critics have argued that French cuisine has lost its way.

Now there's a new generation of food-lovers hoping to reclaim France's place at the top table.

But what do the traditionalists make of it all?

Robyn Bresnahan reports for Assignment.

(Image: Vegetables in Marche Maubert, one of France's oldest street markets)

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25 minutes

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Christmas Day 2011 18:05GMT

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  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 09:05GMT
  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 12:05GMT
  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 16:05GMT
  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 20:05GMT
  • Fri 23 Dec 2011 02:05GMT
  • Christmas Day 2011 04:05GMT
  • Christmas Day 2011 18:05GMT

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