Haynes Manual Explainng The French

Say bonjour to the quirks of French life with Haynes Explains: The French. Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, this witty little manual takes the classic Haynes workshop style and gives it a brilliantly tongue-in-cheek twist.

From baguettes to bureaucracy, romance to road trips, this book lifts the bonnet on everything you need to “understand” our Gallic neighbours—with diagrams, cutaways and all the deadpan humour you’d expect from Haynes.

Compact, clever, and hilariously relatable, it’s the perfect pick-up gift for Francophiles, travel lovers, or anyone who appreciates a light-hearted laugh. Whether for birthdays, stocking fillers, or a cheeky treat for yourself, The French is guaranteed to raise a smile.