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> The French baguette - "250 grams of magic and perfection," in the words of President Emmanuel Macron - one of the abiding symbols of the nation was given UNESCO heritage status on Wednesday, November 30.

> UNESCO The baguette, with its crusty exterior and soft middle, has remained a quintessential part of French life long after other stereotypes like berets and strings of garlic have fallen by the wayside.

> France submitted its request to UNESCO in early 2021, with baguettes chosen over the zinc roofs of Paris and a wine festival in Arbois.

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