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France is renowned for its gastronomic expertise. French cuisine is one of the most remarkable in the world along with Spanish and Italian cuisine. Each region in France have their own recipes and specialties that altogether make French gastronomy so rich. Good restaurants are often busy when starred restaurants should always be booked in advance to make sure you try the Chef’s specialties.  We have listed the starred restaurants and most famous recipes in this gastronomic guide for tourists.

Plan your tour

Why not have a look at all the specialties you would like to try when you will be on your gourmet tour in Paris? Once you have chosen your favorite ones, you can look for the restaurant where you will be able to taste them.

How to find a restaurant to try French specialties

The Michelin guide or the Gault et Millaut directory list high-quality restaurants and the type of food they serve. For each of them, you can read a thorough review and discover their score. You will then have all the information you need about the starred restaurant, from the address to the opening hours and the contact details to book your table. As for wine lovers, they should definitely go on a wine guided tour to discover French vineyars and taste the best wines in France.

Activities and unusual restaurants in Paris

During your stay in Paris, you can enjoy a touristic and gastronomic experience at the same time in a unique setting.

• Lunch and dinner cruise
• Dinner show in Paris
• Lunch and dinner at the top of the Eiffel Tower

Whether you are a local or a tourist, all of these offers are perfect for celebrating an event as well as for a romantic dinner for couples .

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Food & Culinary Tours in France

From Paris pâtisserie bars filled with croquembouche and croissants to the Alps where creamy fondues and charcuterie boards are on the menu! French cuisine is not just about frogs legs and snails, these gastronomical wonders have inspired many filmmakers, and there's no better way to try them for yourself than on a food tour of France. From Burgundy vineyard tours to luxury dining experiences on the French Riviera , what are you waiting for? Bon appétit!

26 Food & Culinary tour packages in France with 11 reviews

• Food & Culinary

A Taste of Southern France - Bordeaux to Toulouse

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Bubbly Grand Tour: From Champagne to Bourgogne

• Wine tasting

Food and Wine in a French Chateau (4 Days)

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

• In-depth Cultural
• Christmas & New Year

Discovery of the Hinterland of Provence

Simon is very friendly, helpful and flexible when we wanted change of plan. We only wish the tour schedule could be tighter. We had a lot of free time considering such a short tour. Overall, all the people we encountered are very nice and we had very pleasant experience with the tour.

Cultural and Gourmet Tour in Provence

This trip is ideal if you want to admire the Provence region off the beaten track; its small villages, its gastronomy, its colors and its smells... What a week!

• Self-Guided Cycling

Dordogne Valleys and Villages Cycling

Self guided cycle tour. The gps app was easy to use and kept us on track. The route was certainly hilly but we two 70+ coped without problems. The dinners were very good with a preponderance of duck and foie gras.

• River Cruise

Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris (Start Nice, End Paris)

• Hiking & Trekking

Gourmet Walking in Burgundy's Vineyards

Taste of Bordeaux 2023

The Valleys of the Rhône and Saône: Gastronomy and vineyards (port-to-port cruise)

Grand Gastronomic Cruise on the Rhine (port-to-port cruise)

In-depth Discovery of the French Riviera & Provence

Our trip to france went very well thanks to Simon and his team. The tour was really well organized, so we had plenty of time to discover all the must-see places in Provence and the Côte d'Azur. These two regions are truly beautiful, and I highly recommend a visit. The organization was perfect due to good communication. Ella

7 Days All Inclusive in Alsace Authentic Luxury Gourmet Tour

Thank you, Francois, for hosting an amazing vacation experience for me and Rachel. When I first found your site and the descriptions of your Voyages, it struck a chord in me, and felt like the perfect trip. The challenge for me was that my wife is not nearly so keen on a vacation that revolves around food and wine as I am, but being such an amazing partner, she agreed to go anyway. Fast forward to the actual trip, and I have to say that not only were my high expectations exceeded, but the balance of activities and the little “extras” that can only be provided by someone that truly loves the area had Rachel enjoying the experience so much that she’s eager for another voyage! Beginning with the open dialog we had pre-booking, into a first day full of surprises and each eye-opening day after, you were the perfect host; part chef, part tour guide, part traveling companion and a pleasure to be around at all times. The balance between the culinary and the cultural was spot on; the pacing was excellent, and the open nature of the agenda allowed for a wonderful mixture of flexibility and surprise. Oh, and BTW your skills in the kitchen are no joke; I learned a lot every day I was there and the only disappointment is that I can’t seem to find good product here in the US to try and replicate many of the dishes we had. ☹ The little personal touches stood out; flowers and plums from your father’s home (I REALLY miss the Mirabelle’s..), a visit to the Murbach Abbey (where your parents were married) and the way you were able to share your pride and pleasure in the wonders of Alsace made this far more than just another tour. As to the Voyage itself? Sure, we saw the castles (Konigsburg!) and the churches (Mont Saint-Odile was amazing!) and wandered around the lovely villages and towns – and all of that was incredible. That said, to me the real standout experiences were things that one normally wouldn’t get to experience, like the Winemakers Festival in Eguisheim, the Ecomusee d’Alsace (loved the shave BTW!), the unscheduled stop at the Ingersheim Flea Market, the post-closing Eaux de Vie tasting at Bollenberg, mushroom hunting in the mountains, impromptu grape picking (for the quail dinner) and the hilarious argument at Boulangerie Turlupain. Talk about authenticity! I can’t wait for my next Voyage; I’m hoping to get a few friends to join us next time. In the meantime, I have to say that I can’t recommend your service highly enough. Anyone who has a love for food, wine, culture, history, architecture and a wonderful adventure would have a wonderful time on one of your Voyages. Or better yet, on TWO!!!

Authentic Normandy: Charming Villages, Traditional Food, and Classic Sites (port-to-port cruise)

From the French Basque Country to Bordeaux - Fine French cuisine at the foot of the Pyrenees and an escapade in the Gironde

What people love about food & culinary tours in france.

I had a really wonderful time on this holiday. Aix is beautiful and the hotel was fantastic, perfectly situated in the middle of Aix. The daily excursions were excellent. Travelling in an 8 seater is a great way to get to know people. The guides were amusing and encouraged us to talk. Restaurant meal was excellent. Altogether a brilliant 5 days. Great for a recharge of batteries. Lots of variety without being exhausted. Thank you Simon for your organisation. Only glitch was the beginning when the taxi driver from the station was held up and I wasn’t sure what to do, also a little mix up with the hotel about payments. These were soon solved by contact with Simon who was very helpful. Thanks for everything.

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The 10 best food experiences in France

Sep 6, 2022 • 9 min read

Gourmet appetites know no bounds in France. Here are our favorite food experiences in the country © Hernandez & Sorokina / Stocksy United

Food is at the heart of daily life in France . Markets overflow with seasonal produce, gourmet shops are ubiquitous, farms and artisan producers often welcome visitors, festivals celebrate local specialities, and dining spans from street-food snacks to rustic meals to rarefied haute cuisine.

Above all, eating in France is about savoring the experience. Here’s our top 10 of the very best, connecting you to the land, culture and traditions.

Soak up Lyon’s culinary heritage at a bouchon

Lyon is often dubbed France’s “gastronomic capital,” and you’ll see why when you visit a bouchon . These small, convivial bistros sprang up in the early 20th century, when wealthy households’ cooks, known as mères (mothers), set up their own homestyle premises with red-and-white-checked cloths covering closely packed tables.

Drawing on a thrifty nose-to-tail ethos, a classic bouchon meal might feature andouillette (pigs' intestine sausages), boudin noir aux pommes (blood sausage with apples), pieds de mouton/veau/couchon (sheep/calf/pig trotters), tablier de sapeur (breaded, fried tripe) or quenelles de brochet (pike dumplings in crayfish sauce). After a cheese course like cervelle de canut (fromage blanc with chives and garlic), finish with tarte aux pralines , made with crushed pink candied almonds. 

Where to try it:  Chez Hugon , Chez Paul , Le Garet and Café des Fédérations are long-standing bouchon favorites.

Unearth “black diamonds” in the Dordogne

In the Dordogne’s woodlands beneath oak and hazelnut trees, trained dogs sniff out elusive black Périgord truffles ( Tuber melanosporum ) that are traded at speciality markets during the midwinter season (December to mid-February) and star on local restaurant menus.

At the truffe (truffle) village of Sorges-et-Ligueux-en-Périgord, you can learn about the pungent fungi at the eco-museum, Écomusée de la Truffe , and walk in the truffle-producing woods along the Sentier des Truffières.

Where to try it:   Join a truffle hunt (or out-of-season demonstration) at nearby Domaine Truffier de Saleix , followed by a tasting.

Sample snails in Burgundy

The escargot de Bourgogne (Burgundy snail) frequented Burgundy ’s monk-tended vineyards, becoming a staple during Lent. Today you can taste gastropod mollusks at specialty grocers such as  Hélice, L'Escargotier Beaunois , in Burgundy’s “wine capital” Beaune  and restaurants throughout the region.

Snails are cooked in a bouillon and presented in shells stuffed with parsley, garlic and butter. Grasp the shells with special tongs and pry out the plump snails with a two-prong fork – then mop up the buttery puddle with chewy, freshly baked bread.

Where to try it:  In season (generally May to September), you can see snails being raised at farms such as Autun’s  L'Escargot Morvandiau , or catch August’s Fête de l'Escargot (snail festival) in Digoin.

Slurp oysters in the Languedoc

Several coastal locales are celebrated for moules (mussels) and huîtres (oysters). A lesser-known gem is the little village of Bouzigues in southwestern France’s Languedoc region. Cruising aboard the Bleu Marin , you can view the shellfish beds in the glinting Étang de Thau before enjoying them at waterside restaurants.

Where to try it:  Around the lagoon at the nearby fishing port of Sète , dig into fresh-as-it-gets seafood at covered market Les Halles de Sète .

Warm up with melted cheese in the Alps

Lush alpine Savoie pastures provide the ideal environment for the prized cheeses – including five AOP (Appellations d'Origines Protégées) and three IGP (Indications Géographiques Protégées) – that are sold at fruitières (traditional mountain cheesemongers) and central to Savoyard menus.

Hearty dishes include fondue savoyarde , dipping skewered bread chunks into a burner-warmed pot melding stringy cheeses such as Emmentaler, Beaufort and Comté (plus dry white wine and garlic); raclette, “scraping” melting raclette cheese over boiled potatoes (with pickles to cut through the richness); and tartiflette , bubbling Reblochon cheese topping potatoes, lardons, onions and crème fraîche.

Where to try it:  Learn more along the Route des Fromages de Savoie (Savoy Cheese Route), with museums, makers and tasting opportunities.

Snack on street-food specialities in Nice

Nice ’s seaside climate is ideal for grazing. Start in the atmospheric old town, Vieux Nice, where you’ll find the vibrant Cours Saleya food and flower market.

Stalls, shops and tiny restaurants sell Niçoise specialities such as socca (chickpea-flour pancakes, served with pepper), tourte de blette (chard tart with raisins, pine nuts and parmesan), pissaladière (caramelized onion and anchovy tart), and pan bagnat (crusty tuna sandwich with boiled eggs, black olives and anchovies, drenched in green olive oil). Cool down with incredible ice cream flavors, like olive, fig and lavender, from Fenocchio .

Where to try it:  Great snacking terrain extends around the boat-filled harbor Port Lympia. For the best piping-hot socca in all of Nice, don’t miss Chez Pipo .

Tuck in at Breton crêperies

Galettes and crêpes are a fixture of Brittany and its engaging former capital Nantes (now part of the Pays de la Loire region).  These large, thin pancakes, expertly spread with a rozell (wooden rake) on a billig (cast-iron griddle), make an inexpensive, filling and informal meal – albeit always served on plates and eaten with a knife and fork, rather than rolled up to go as you might see elsewhere in France.

Begin with a savory galette, made using sarrasin or blé noir (buckwheat flour). The standard bearer is the galette complète with ham, cheese and egg typically miroir (fried and placed sunny-side-up in the center). Follow it up with a sweet crêpe made with  froment (wheat flour); the pick of the toppings is caramel beurre salé (sticky caramel made with salted Breton butter). An earthenware bollée (bowl-like goblet) of low-alcohol, lightly effervescent Breton cidre (cider) makes the perfect accompaniment.

Where to try it: There are more than three dozen crêperies alone in Brittany’s present-day capital Rennes .

Devour pintxos in Biarritz

Encompassing southwestern France and neighboring northern Spain , the Basque Country is renowned for pintxos (Basque tapas), two-bite morsels balancing textures and flavors, many towering on small slices of baguette. Look out for creations featuring thinly sliced jambon de Bayonne (Bayonne ham), fiery-red Espelette chili peppers and sheep’s cheeses from the Pyrenees, and seafood such as anchovies, sardines, calamari and coquilles St-Jacques (scallops) from the Bay of Biscay.

Where to try it: The glitzy resort-meets-surfer magnet Biarritz is a fabulous place to enjoy pintxos with a glass of wine. Adjacent to the town’s aromatic covered market, stop in at Bar du Marché or Bar Jean . 

Feast on bouillabaisse in Marseille

Ancient Mediterranean port city Marseille is famed for its fish stew of humble beginnings, now a high-end speciality.

Once a way for fisherfolk to cook up scraps left over from their catch, today bouillabaisse's secret is the quality of the fish – four or more different kinds, which are then deboned at your table and presented on a platter. The accompanying tomato-, saffron- and fennel-infused soupe de poisson (broth) comes with croutons, which you top with rouille (garlic-chili mayonnaise thickened with bread) and grated Gruyère cheese.

Where to try it: Avoid tourist-oriented restaurants cutting prices (and corners), and reserve ahead at venerable establishments like Chez Michel , Chez Fonfon or Le Rhul , or try a triple-Michelin-starred twist by Gérald Passedat at Le Petit Nice , one of the finest restaurants in France.

Take a cookery course in Paris

If you’re inspired to get into the kitchen, you can find classes all over the country. Many of the best and most convenient are in Paris , with durations from as little as a few hours and English instruction available.

Where to try it: Near the Eiffel Tower, the prestigious culinary school Le Cordon Bleu has professional courses as well as short programs and workshops unlocking the secrets of everything from breads to sauces and jus, as well as vegetarian cuisine.

Charming Montmartre is the location of Cook’n With Class , whose options include market shopping, and parent-child classes for families. In the Latin Quarter, Le Foodist has an array of classic French cookery and patisserie courses, as does La Cuisine Paris , in Le Marais, which also offers evening courses to create hors d’oeuvres and appetizers or French bistro dinners.

Vegetarians and vegans

Although France’s long-standing culinary traditions once meant few options for vegetarians and vegans, things have improved considerably during the last couple of decades. In larger towns, tourist centers, and cities such as Paris and Lyon, you’ll find numerous dedicated vegetarian and vegan establishments, and an increasing number of places creating innovative plant-based dishes.

Even in the biggest cities, however, not all restaurants offer vegetarian or vegan options, and menu changes aren’t always able to be accommodated. Be aware too that often small kitchens might not utilize separate pots, pans, and so on. Definitely check before booking.   

In rural areas, vegetarian and, especially, vegan cuisine can be very thin on the ground – plan ahead to avoid getting caught out. Some local specialties such as crêpes in Brittany can be brilliant for vegetarians, while Nice’s specialty socca (chickpea-flour pancake) is a vegan favorite. Abundant fresh fruit and vegetables at local markets make self-catering in France a real treat.

Foods worth trying

Andouillette Big fat sausage made from minced pig intestine; try it in Troyes or Lyon, France’s gastronomic heart and known for its piggy cuisine. Oursins (sea urchins) Caught and eaten west of Marseille in February. Epoisses de Bourgogne Create a stink with France’s undisputed smelliest cheese from Burgundy. Escargots (snails) Eat them in Burgundy, shells stuffed with garlic and parsley butter, and oven-baked. Cuisses de grenouilles (frogs’ legs) Catching wild frogs and frog farming have been outlawed in France since 1980, but frogs’ legs are imported from Southeast Asia, ensuring this French culinary tradition is alive and kicking. Foie (liver) Die-hard aficionados in the Dordogne eat fresh fattened duck or goose liver, raw and chilled, with a glass of sweet Monbazillac wine. Pieds de cochon (pig trotters) Just that, or go for the oven-baked trotters of a mouton (sheep) or veau (calf). Presskopf Alsatian head cheese or brawn, made with a calf or pig's head. Beuchelle à la tourangelle Old-world dish from Tours in the Loire Valley, combining calf sweetbreads and kidneys with cream and mushrooms.

A year in food

Feasting happens year-round in France, and what’s cooking changes with the seasons.

Spring (March–May) Markets burst with asparagus, artichokes and fresh goat’s cheese, Easter cooks up traditional lamb for lunch and the first strawberries redden.

Summer (June–August) Melons, cherries, peaches, apricots, figs, garlic and tomatoes brighten markets. Breton shallots are hand-harvested, and on the coast, foodies gorge on seafood and shellfish.

Autumn (September–November) The Camargue’s nutty red rice is harvested. Normandy apples go into France’s finest cider and chestnuts fall in the Ardèche, Cévennes and Corsica. Mushrooming and the game season begin.

Winter (December–February) Nets are strung beneath silvery groves in Provence and Corsica to catch olives. Pungent markets in the Dordogne and Provence sell black truffles, and in the Alps, skiers dip into cheese fondue. Christmas means Champagne and oysters, foie gras, chestnut-stuffed turkey and yule logs.

This article was first published September 2020 and updated September 2022

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French gastronomy is renowned throughout the world for its quality and diversity.

The food culture of the French is also unique. The French gourmet meal has been registered in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists since 2010. French gastronomy is the fruit of an exceptional secular heritage, and it constantly evolving thanks to France’s innovative chefs. From northern France to Provence, from Brittany to Alsace, through Burgundy, the south-west, or Corsica, there is a palette of flavors to discover in each region! Experience France’s "art de vivre" and enrich your stay by meeting farmers at local markets, or by meeting chefs at local restaurants.

For more information, visit the official website for tourism in France (Atout France) .

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Enjoying French cuisine

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French gastronomy is world-famous and delights visiting tourists every year. Fresh produce, traditional eating habits, regional specialities, a rich culinary culture… there are many good reasons to come and appreciate the best of France's cuisine.

Eating habits

For several centuries now, gastronomy and the culinary art have played an important part in French culture. Although lifestyles are changing, French people are still very attached to certain traditions that are part of their charm.

• In France, people usually have three square meals a day, which is a real exception in Europe. It's rare for them not to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. French people sometimes have tea at around 4 pm, but it's just a snack, with none of the ceremony of British teatime.
• Their breakfast in particular is an institution which is appreciated throughout the rest of the world. It's generally eaten at around 8 am except on weekdays for those who work. Known as continental breakfast in hotels around the world, this meal usually consists of a hot drink (traditionally coffee, but it can be plain tea or hot chocolate), fruit juice, pastries (butter croissant, pain au chocolat, pain au raisin, brioche, etc.), and finally baguette. The latter, a real symbol of French gastronomy, is eaten spread with butter and jam, fresh or toasted. Very early in the morning, you can enjoy this French breakfast in cafés or brasseries, as well as in luxury hotels.
• Traditionally, lunch is eaten at around 1 pm and dinner around 8 or 8.30 pm. In recent years, lunch at work has become less sociable in some places, and some French people just have a sandwich for a very quick break. Dinner, however, remains a time to share a meal with the family.
• In France, the meal itself is an institution. It's seen as a social occasion to be shared with friends or family, with good food and wine. French people take the time to enjoy their food and make conversation, and meals can last several hours!

French drinks

France makes many drinks, but some are more famous than others, and some are internationally renowned. Alcoholic drinks are the most common exports.

• Who hasn't heard of France's famous wine? A gastronomic institution like the baguette, the wine has been exported throughout the world for several centuries already. Whether it's from Alsace, Aquitaine, the Rhône Valley, the Centre region or Provence, this elixir is available in white, red or rosé, to the delight of wine-lovers. And let's not forget one of the most famous wines, champagne, which is served at all big celebrations throughout the world.
• French regional drinks are also very popular all over the world. France is still famous for its Norman cider, cognac, absinthe (which fell out of favour after the 19th century), and calvados. It's also hard to miss pastis, which sets the tone in the south-east of the country!
• Thanks to its overseas departments, France is famous for its rum, which comes straight from Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion, as well as all the drinks made with it. Ti-punch and macerated flavoured rums (rhums arrangés) are variations that conjure up the exotic flavour of the French islands.
• Although it doesn't come from France originally, coffee, especially when served with cream (café-crème) is very popular in France. Often served at breakfast, this drink is enjoyed by French people throughout the day, especially at break times during the working day.

Regional specialities

French gastronomy offers many delicious and unique dishes that delight the taste buds of travellers from all over the world.

• While people abroad may think French food is all about frog's legs and Burgundy snails, there are many other specialities. When you're exploring the country, you can't miss dishes such as cassoulet, a mixture of goose confit, white beans, bacon, pork rind and pork from Castlenaudary, or Alsace sauerkraut, potée (stew), veal blanquette and coq au vin. All these names are sure to whet the appetite of anyone who has had the chance to try them already.
• Foie gras is also a symbolic product of French cuisine. Made from goose or duck, this refined terrine is made in south-west France or Alsace, the region where it was invented. Spread on grilled toast or fresh bread, with onion confit or fig chutney, foie gras is eaten in all its forms and is commonly found on the menu at leading restaurants.
• Cheese in all its forms is also a pillar of French cuisine: camembert, livarot, cantal, fourme d'Ambert, roquefort… The list is long because there are hundreds even if you only count the best-known ones. Cheese is also used in regional dishes that are loved by gourmets, such as aligot, fondue savoyarde or raclette with its delicious cured meats.
• French gastronomy is also known for its sweet treats. From pastries such as the Saint-Honoré, Paris-Brest, chocolate éclair, etc., to cakes such as the Tarte Tatin and its caramelised apples. More regional desserts such as Kouing-amann and pancakes (crêpes) also have their devotees.

Places to eat during your stay

Your choice of restaurant should be based on what you feel like eating and the time you want to spend eating while on holiday.

• If you're looking for fine cuisine and nice little dishes, it's best to choose a traditional restaurant. It's a way to enjoy original recipes while sitting comfortably in pleasant surroundings. It's important to avoid restaurants aimed only at tourists, which don't always serve quality products. There are great dining establishments all over the country - you just need to do your homework beforehand. Advance bookings are often not possible for the top restaurants. It's also worth noting that lunch prices are often cheaper than dinner prices, especially on weekdays.
• For lunch on the go, small brasseries, bars and bakeries welcome hungry visitors. You can enjoy quick snacks, all kinds of sandwiches, salads and croque-monsieur.

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Enjoy unforgettable moments in the Vallée de la Gastronomie – France ®

Lovers of history, french culture or gastronomy, travel along the Vallée de la Gastronomie and choose from various offers and live unexpected discoveries and sensations.

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Culinary Food Tour in France

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On this 10-day all-inclusive gourmet food and wine tour in France, discover the history of French cuisine and culinary traditions. You and your guide leave from Paris and follow our route across Paris, Normandy, Champagne and Burgundy, tasting gourmet food and wine

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10-day Gourmet food trip in France

Our French culinary tourism agency La Route des Gourmets specialized in food and wine tours and culinary visits in France has just created a new package for food lovers.

This 9-day food and wine tour la route de la gastronomie française will take you in some of the most beautiful French regions, famous for their gastronomic specialties.

This culinary itinerary in France includes

• Cities most involved in French culinary history and development: - Paris "Capital of Gastronomy and hub of Distribution" - Provins, "Eating in the Middle Ages" - Beaune, capital of Burgundy 

• Gastronomic regions, famous for the quality and diversity of their local products: - Normandy and its Cider, Camembert and Calvados routes - Parisian countryside

• Famous wine regions: - Champagne in Reims and Epernay - Grands Crus in Burgundy

This gourmet food and wine tour in France is made for tourism professionals who are looking for a unique thematic holiday as well as for associations, foreign travelers, students, families or groups. All culinary tourists are welcome to discover this country and its regions through local gastronomy and customs!

Highlights of this exclusive 10-day food tour of France

• Thematic cultural voyage, highlighting French culinary, gastronomic and oenological heritage
• All-inclusive package, featuring food and wine activities, museums and other sites, tastings, guide, transportation and accommodation
• Careful selection of the best regional producers so you enjoy many high quality tastings of wine and local gourmet products
• Personalized service during the whole tour with a bilingual guide, specialized in French culinary heritage expertise
• Depending on the lenght of your stay, this tour can be customized to improve your experience and better highlight regions and business sectors of particular interest. 

The price includes

• All the cultural and gastronomic visits
• Museums entrances fees
• Local gourmet product and wine tastings
• Private guide
• Accommodation
• Transportation with driver for every step of the route
• Optional restaurant reservations

Practical information

• Duration: 10 days and 10 nights
• Departure/Arrival: Paris
• Minimum number of guests: 8  (please contact us for smaller groups)
• Gourmet activity suitable for: families, individuals or groups, student or company outings
• Languages available: French, English, spanish and Korean (please contact us for other languages)

Detailed itinerary and rates will be sent upon request  [email protected]

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The gastronomic meal of the French

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French cuisine: In a class of its own

In 2010, the ‘gastronomic meal of the French’ was inscribed by UNESCO on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity . This decision reflects the exceptional standard of French cuisine and was informed by several characteristics in particular: - the use of fresh, preferably local products and complementary flavours - careful selection of dishes reflecting the terroir and diversity of France and its regions - food and wine pairings - a beautiful table setting - the conversations and rituals associated with each meal

Celebrating important life events

Traditionally, the French mark life events by coming together and sharing a good meal , all while celebrating the importance of being with family and friends and enjoying delicious food made using natural ingredients .

Service à la française

The ‘gastronomic meal of the French’ is a ritual that begins with an aperitif and ends with a digestif . Between these two beverages are at least four courses: an appetiser , a fish and/or meat course , a cheese course and dessert . All of this is accompanied by bread and wine , of course!

From selecting to savouring products

Hosting family and friends begins with a trip to the market . Here, you can exchange knowledge, tips and ideas with producers and fellow cooks.

Back at home, everyone in the kitchen has a part to play , as parents pass their know-how on to their children. The gastronomic meal of the French doesn't just consist of food, however; setting the table is also important.

Finally, it's time to eat and all senses kick in : smells from the kitchen, the sight of a beautifully set table, the taste of a delicious meal, and perhaps even the touch and sound of one too, depending on the dishes served!

Célébrer les moments importants de la vie

Naissances, mariages, anniversaires, succès, retrouvailles... Dans toutes les circonstances heureuses de leur existence, les Français se retrouvent autour d’un bon repas. Qu’il prenne la forme d’un « gueuleton » entre amis, d’un repas d’affaires ou d’un banquet, ce repas met l’accent sur la convivialité, l’humanisme de la table et le bien-être ensemble.

Le service à la française

Le repas gastronomique met en œuvre un véritable cérémonial, succession de rituels immuables sur fond de conversation permanente : il commence par un apéritif et se termine par un digestif, avec entre les deux au moins quatre plats, à savoir une entrée, du poisson et/ou de la viande, du fromage et un dessert. Le tout accompagné de pain et de vins qui s’associent à chaque plat.

Du choix des produits à la dégustation

Accueillir ses amis ou sa famille pour un repas gastronomique commence tout d’abord par faire le marché. Les saisons, l’occasion, les goûts des uns et des autres déterminent le menu et les plats qui le composent. On échange des savoirs, des conseils et des tours de main avec les producteurs et entre cuisiniers.

De retour à la maison les paniers remplis de victuailles, on se met en cuisine ensemble pour préparer le repas tout en discutant. Les parents transmettent les gestes et savoirs aux enfants, que ce soit pour réaliser un gâteau ou pour mettre la table. Car le repas gastronomique ne consiste pas qu’à manger : le dressage de la table est un moment important, où chacun s’applique à mettre les différents couverts, à plier les serviettes, à connaître l’usage de chaque verre…

Vient enfin la dégustation, succession de gestes spécifiques où tous les sens sont mis à contribution : l’odorat est sollicité avec toutes les bonnes odeurs qui viennent de la cuisine, la vue se réjouit face à la décoration de la table et à la présentation des plats. Le goût entre ensuite en action, tout comme le toucher et l’ouïe selon les plats proposés.

Conseils et Recommandations Véritable institution et ode au savoir-vivre, le repas à la française a aussi tout bon quant à la préservation de l’environnement. La cuisine française accorde, en effet, sa préférence de longue date aux produits locaux et de saison. Les Français ont alors les meilleures raisons du monde d’entretenir cette tradition. À table et bon appétit !

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