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Charles III and his wife are lovers of France and its heritage. How does this affection materialize? Response elements.
France fascinated Charles III as much as his wife Camilla. This love for France dates back to their youth. Charles was 19 when he discovered France. The archeology student visits the Dordogne in particular. The first trip in a long series, 35 in total. In addition to official trips, he travels to France. Camilla also discovered France when she was young. She studied there for six months. She returns regularly, as in 2013. During their travels, they both express themselves in the language of Molière.
A love for French gastronomy
This almost perfect French allows these two gourmets to pronounce the names of their favorite French specialties. Charles III is known as a lover of French wines and cheeses. In 1992, he defended them with humor to denounce pasteurization: “In a bacteriologically correct society, what will become of brie de Meaux, crottin de Chavignol or bleu d’Auvergne?”