Research à la Mode Française: Facts and Fiction

French culture and lifestyle generally evoke wine, food, perfume and fashion ‐ the good life. Is there a place for science here? Miles of beaches, dramatic mountains, swimming, sunning, hiking and skiing, fabulous restaurants: is there any time left for science? The obvious answer is yes. Still: where does French science ‐ and specifically French chemistry ‐ come in? And where does it rank internationally?