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French Food Articles

  • The Story of Croque Monsieur: How the French Turned a Simple Sandwich into a Classic

  • How to Master Mussels in White Wine Sauce the French Way (Moules Marinières à la Crème)

  • Escargot anyone? Why the French Eat Snails (and You Might Too)

  • The Story of Tarte Tatin, The Upside-Down Apple Tart That’ll Melt in Your Mouth.

  • How Bouillabaisse Became the Most Famous Dish in Marseille

  • Cassoulet: The Stew That Sparked a Centuries-Long Rivalry Between Three Places in France

  • How to Make Authentic Boeuf Bourguignon Like the French Do

  • Coq Au Vin Blanc: A Peasant Dish From Julius Ceasar

  • Creme Brulee France: The Secrets of a Classic French Dessert

  • The History of French Onion Soup: How a Peasant Dish Survived Revolutions, Riots, and Hangovers

  • 8 Unique French Food Dishes With Eggs You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet

  • Famous food in France | 25 Traditional French Dishes

Fun Food & Drink Facts & Events

  • The Menton Lemon Festival 2026: Your Complete Guide to the Citrus Spectacle (Fête du Citron)

  • The Licques Turkey Festival, An Unusual French Advent Tradition Along the Coast From Calais (Only in France)

  • How the Bûche de Noël Evolved into a French Christmas Classic

  • The Demise of the Baguette. Is France Turning Its Back On the Iconic Loaf of Bread

  • A Guide to a Traditional Christmas Dinner in France, a Sumptuous Feast of Several Courses

  • The Top Food Regions in France Revealed by a Nationwide Study (and Why the French Flock to Them)

  • La Poste in France Launches the Croissant au Beurre Stamp that Smells Like a Croissant

  • The Best French Cheeses to Try on Your Next Trip to France

  • Is French Food Really Better Than American Food, or Is It Just Hype?

  • What Happens During the Grape Harvest in France. Discover the Magic Behind the Process of Fête des Vendanges

  • 10 Ways French People Eat Differently (And Why It Works)

  • Garlic in France | Why the French love Garlic

  • How To Drink Pastis. The French Ritual Behind That Cloudy Yellow Drink

  • Mastering the Art of the French Apéro: The Secret to Unwinding in France

  • The French Pastry Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed (With a Twist!)

  • Frog Legs, Who Ate Them First? The British or the French?

  • 37 Julia Child Quotes: The Life & Cooking Lessons You Never Knew You Needed

  • The 12 Oldest Restaurants in France You Can Still Eat At

  • It’s Fig Season in France, But What’s The Secret to Their Popularity?

  • 14 Iconic French Drinks To Help Beat The Heat This Summer

  • Visiting The French Markets And Shopping Like A Local

  • The Night Market in France | Le Marché Nocturne

  • Grocery Shopping in France, 13 Tips To Navigate French Supermarkets

  • National French Bread Day And Breadiquette in France

  • What To Order In The Boulangerie France | The Rules And Etiquette

  • National Macaron Day And The Story Of Macarons In France

  • The French Breakfast: What do they really eat in France?

  • Baguette History | 3 Possible Origins and a French Rule

  • The 17 BEST Food Festivals in France to Discover in 2025

  • 12 Traditional Christmas Foods in France (Festive Guide)

  • How to Order Coffee in France: Top Tips from a Local

  • Wine Tasting in France and the Best Wine Regions to visit in 2026

  • Travelling as a Vegan in France 2025: Survival Guide

  • The Strawberry Festival in France: Fête de la Fraise

  • The Rich History of French Chocolate: What Makes It So Irresistible?

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Bonjour, I'm Kylie 🇫🇷 and I've been living in France since 2016 enjoying rural French life. I've travelled extensively visiting chateaux, wineries and historic towns & villages. Now I'm here to help travellers just like you plan your bucket list French trip.

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