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France boasts one of the most varied & developed cuisines in the world. Haute-cuisine, bistro-fare & family cooking all rely on quality produce, & each region is proud of its own specialities. More info

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French Food and Drink

France has various regional specialities, from hearty Cassoulet (pork and bean stew) in the southwest to galettes (savoury pancakes) and cider in Normandy, or bouillabaisse fish soup from Marseille washed down with heady Pastis. Wines range from priceless Bordeaux bottles to good-value vintages from the Languedoc.

French diners are also the most adventurous in the world, hence the evolution of dishes involving ingredients such as frog's legs or snails. But even the most simple dish is always done in the best possible style.

One of the most popular French snacks is the Croque Monsieur, basically ham and cheese on toast, but somehow it seems a lot different.

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Foie Gras: A pate made from the specially fattened liver of a goose or duck, Foie Gras is one of France’s best-known and controversial delicacies.

Escargots: One of the country’s most famous dishes, escargots (snails) can be prepared in hundreds of ways. The most common is to cook them in a white wine and garlic butter sauce.

Boeuf Bourguignon: A sumptuously rich beef stew cooked in a red wine sauce with mushrooms and onions. Often served with rice, although vegetables and even french fries are not unheard of as accompaniments.

Gratin Dauphinois: Slow cooked potatoes in cream, with cheese & onion.

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Cheese: Worth mentioning in itself, as a French cheese-board is very much an element of any meal. Most French cheeses are full fat and soft - Brie and Camembert are the two most famous.

Moules Marinieres: Mussels cooked in their shells in a rich white wine, onion and garlic stock and are popular on France’s coasts.

Bouillabaisse: A thick fish stew from Provence, Bouillabaisse is a dish enjoyed around the world, although the discerning diner won’t accept any substitute for the Mediterranean hogfish, garlic and Provençale herbs that go into making the genuine article.

Cassoulet: A rich, slow-cooked casserole consisting of white beans, pork, duck confit and sausages.

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