For decades, many have tried to describe the French: the elegant decadence, refined sensibilities and effortless chic styles.
From the most British of the French girls - Birkin, to the queen of French elegance - Deneuve, we're smiling at the pictures reminding us of the daring Serge, iconic Francoise Hardy, classic cool Johnny or early Depardieu. Let's embrace decades of French insouciance, with a gallery of our favourites French icons pictures...
