Baguette gets Unesco heritage protection status

there anything more French than the humble baguette? 🥖 After all, the country is said to produce some 16 million a day. And yet, the baguette has been in decline in recent years, as traditional bakeries struggle against the rise of things like large supermarkets and the increasing popularity of sourdough. But now there's something to celebrate, as Unesco has added the baguette to its "intangible cultural heritage" list. "The baguette is a daily ritual, a structuring element of the meal, synonymous with sharing and conviviality,” Unesco chief Audrey Asoulay said. This status aims to protect traditions, knowledge, and skills, so they are not lost over time.