FRANCE
France is the country that gave us terms like cuisine, chef, gastronomy, terroir, and even bon appetit!
French cuisine, inscribed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, is a source of national pride.
The gastronomy is deeply regional, with local food specialties and wines playing an important role in each region’s cultural identity.
As French, we have curated these articles based on our experiences of growing up and living in the country.
We invite you to explore the exceptional cuisine and regional flavors in the food, wine, and restaurant articles below.
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Uncover the Secrets of Anjou: Loire Valley Wine Guide, France
The wines of Anjou Loire Valley are some of the most diverse in France. Shaped by the Loire River and varied soils, this is a unique place where a single area produces rosé, red, white, sparkling, and sweet wines. At the heart of Anjou sits Angers, surrounded by vineyards, rivers, and limestone caves. Here, the…
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Authentic Food in Angers: 10 Traditional Anjou Specialties to Try
Angers, the historic capital of Anjou, is part of a region known as the “Garden of France.” Set between the Loire and the Maine rivers and surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and limestone caves, it offers one of the most distinctive culinary identities in western France. We have family living in Angers and have been visiting…
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Authentic Cooking Vacations in France: Our Top Immersive Picks
Taking cooking vacations in France is a delicious way to explore the country, its culture, and people through the cuisine. Being French, we can say that what sets French cooking apart is its regional diversity. There is not one French cooking style, but rather many regional French cooking styles and recipes. Experiencing French gastronomy goes…
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Timeless French Cookbooks for Mastering Classic Recipes
Moving from the realm of impossibility to the domain of mastery is made possible by this range of French cookbooks. While French cuisine delights, the thought of cooking French food at home intimidates many. With that in mind, we’ve curated our personal favorite French cookbooks to help you eat France with confidence. This diverse collection…
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Savoring Comté Routes: The Perfect Cheese Road Trip in France
Imagine a cheese with no fewer than 83 detectable natural flavors. A cheese so unique that no two cheeses are ever the same. That cheese is Comte, the most consumed AOC cheese in France. Being one of my favorite cheeses, I was so excited when the Comté Cheese Association invited us on a whirlwind trip…
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Simple and Classic French Steak Frites Recipe
Embodying the essence of French culinary traditions, this steak frites recipe is absolutely delicious and incredibly easy to make. It’s a classic French dish with three simple components: steak, fries, and sauce. Savor this widely adored quintessential Parisian bistro dish right in your own kitchen. AUTHENTIC FOOD QUEST TIP: Inspired by these flavors? Discover how…
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12 Affordable Restaurants in Paris For Tasty French Cuisine
Finding the best affordable restaurants in Paris can be challenging in the City of Light. In a city with thousands of restaurants, it’s not easy finding the good ones that serve authentic French food at affordable prices. Given that you have made it all the way to Paris, why not try local French cuisine that…
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7 Best Champagne Tours From Paris (by Locals)
Growing up in Paris with family in the Champagne region, Champagne has always been part of special celebrations and family gatherings. Despite Champagne being omnipresent in my life, how it is made remained a mystery for a long time. I’ve visited the Champagne region several times with relatives and also on a tour. Unless you…
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Montmartre Food Tour Review: Eat Like a Local In Paris Top Neighborhood
Montmartre, the most visited area in Paris, after the Eiffel Tower, is a delicious district to explore on a food tour. Even though we’ve lived in Paris and visit family there multiple times a year, we didn’t really know much about the culinary scene in the Montmartre district. Seeking to explore the local and authentic…
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Easy Garlic Confit Recipe
This garlic confit recipe uses an old and simple French cooking technique where garlic cloves are slowly cooked in oil until tender and aromatic. A versatile condiment, it adds depth and flavor to potatoes, pasta, veggies or when spread on bread. Transform your favorite recipes with the exceptional taste and texture of French garlic confit.…
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8 Best Wine and Cheese Tasting Tours in Paris
In a country with thousands of cheeses and wines, a wine and cheese tasting in Paris is a delicious way to start unraveling the history. Even though French cheese and wine are part of my culinary heritage, I’m constantly discovering new cheeses and wines on our frequent visits to the country. Each artisanal wine and…
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10 Delightful Paris Food Tours For French Food Lovers
Paris, the City of Light, could really be called the City of Food. Even though I grew up in Paris, the food scene continues to surprise and delight me. A great way to discover the best food spots and hidden gems is to take Paris food tours with local guides. To learn about emblematic French…
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10 Unmissable Traditional French Restaurants in Paris For Authentic Food
To find the best traditional French restaurants in Paris, you want to ask the locals. The Parisians know the hidden gems tucked away off the beaten path. As a Parisian native and also having lived in the center of Paris, we’re constantly hunting down the best traditional French restaurants. From our ongoing multiple visits to…
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7 Best Affordable Restaurants Near Eiffel Tower for French Food Lovers
Finding affordable restaurants near The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited monuments in France, can be challenging. Especially if you are looking for authentic French food, away from the tourist traps and at accessible prices. While living in Paris and visiting regularly, we’ve spent time around the Eiffel Tower exploring the neighborhood and local…
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Paris Chocolate Tour: Visit The World Best Chocolate Shops and More
Take your chocolate knowledge to new heights on a chocolate tour in Paris. Did you know that the French consume about 16lbs (7.3 kg) of chocolate per person on average per year? A Paris chocolate tour offers a unique experience to visit some of the world’s best chocolate shops. You’ll learn about the city’s vast…
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Top 7 French Snacks Box To Taste France from Home
Oh là là! Are you Francophile or shopping for a French food lover? Without boarding a flight to France, these French snack boxes bring you the best of this top European culinary destination. Experience gourmet French products and discover flavors from parts of the country you didn’t know about. With this selection of 7 gourmet…