Vegans Are Rising in France
Animal-rights activism is becoming more vocal in the land of foie gras and fine dining, and consumers are starting to listen.
Anti-slaughterhouse and meat consumption protesters in Paris on June 23.
Photographer: Philippe Lopez/AFP via Getty Images
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In the land of boeuf bourguignon and steak-frites, eating meat is turning controversial. Even selling it is becoming dangerous.
The vegan and animal welfare wave hasn’t spared France, where butchers and slaughterhouses are increasingly coming under attack. The French butchers’ lobby this week sought police protection after vegan activists stoned a butcher’s shop on Sunday. This followed incidents in April when some meat-selling shops were doused in fake blood.