The highest grossing film in France (by ticket sales) is Titanic, however the highest grossing French Film in France is Bienvenue Chez les Ch'tis (2$^{nd}$ overall behind the Titanic). The 2008 film examines the cultural differences between communities in southern and northern France, and takes place primarily in Bergues. The town of Bergues was once a citadel, being surrounded by geometric moats and ramparts. Over the years and the wars, much of this were destroyed -- the second world war claiming approximately 80% of the town. Even after this destruction though, Bergues still retains some of its beauty, and is sometimes referred to as "The Other Bruges in Flanders".
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Bienvenue Chez les Ch'tis dethroned the previous highest grossing French film in France, which had held the title for over 40 years. This was La Grande Vadrouille, released in 1966. The film tells the story of a group of British pilots who are trapped in Paris during Nazi occupation. It features some icons of comedy at the time, notably French actor André Bourville and British actor Terry-Thomas.
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