At that time, alcoholic drinks formed a large part of he average worker's diet.
argue that alcohol played a role in the French Revolution, acting as "a catalyst and a lubricant" for the events of July 1789.
Due to all the consequences, social cost of alcohol is estimated at 120 billion euros per year.
[6] In France, alcohol consumption during pregnancy is considered as the leading cause of mental disability of non-genetic origin in children[7] To help people in difficulties, associations of former drinkers (Alcool Assistance, Alcoholics Anonymous, Blue Cross, Vie Libre, etc.)
As the main and most populous region in France, however, it has an essential role of point of distribution and consumption across the country.
Located in southwest France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine produces a great variety of alcoholic drinks, including the very famous Vin de Bordeaux,[14] a red wine.
Others include:[15] Many alcoholic drinks produced in Normandy are apple-based, like cider, Calvados (apple brandy), Pommeau, Poiré, and Bénédictine.
The most popular are Vins de Languedoc-Roussillon, which are a mix of white, red and rose wine.
Situated in southeastern France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is well known for its rosé wines, but mostly for its anise-derived beverages, such as pastis and Ricard.