A sip of Bordeaux in, well, Bordeaux. I’ve spent plenty of time in France’s vibrant and varied cities – its rural areas, though, are the road less travelled for me.

August 4, 200412:00 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered France Hopes for a Comeback in Villages, Rural Areas Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed< ...

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to invest $150 million in the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to fight poverty and climate change in rural areas.