France is famous for many things: art, architecture, culture, fashion, and food- just to name a few. Since I first started visiting this country almost fifteen years ago; I had done a lot, seen a lot, and ate a lot. Each region has its own specialties of wines, cheeses, and local dishes; and eating your way around a country is the best way to tour it.
During my past visits to France, much of my focus was on the art and culture of the country with food on the sideline. That did not mean I did not well, I mean how could you not eat well in France?
I ate many French classics from Beef Bourguignon , Coq au Vin, and escargot. I also treated myself to many delicious things from Paris’s famous Angelina, and Laduree on the Champs-Elysees. Plus I ate more croissants and baguettes that I could shake a stick at.
Not too bad for placing food as a sideline while visiting France. That just goes to show you how delicious dining is interwoven into the culture of this extraordinary European country.
Moving forward on my next rounds to France, I will certainly go through this country with the gastronomy and wine culture in mind, since I already absorbed much art and culture.
France is saturated with sumptuous French and international dishes, regional wines and cheeses, and gourmet pastries and sweets. It will be more than likely you will always eat well in France, no matter how long you stay or what you came to visit for- Bon Appetit!
From afternoon tea at Le Meurice, Paris to eating a wheel of camembert from its original region of Britany; a food journal of ‘What I ate in France’.
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France Food Journal
Escargot
Snails, butter, garlic, parsley, and wine
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French Desserts
Crème Brulee, Chocolate Mousse, Pistachio Biscotti, Tarte
Madeline during her French dessert class in Paris
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Rose’ Wine
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Camembert de Normandie and Baguette
A crazy night of cheese and bread…
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Boiled Beef and Tomato Sauce
French boiled beef, tomato sauce, green beans, and salad
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Sea Bream in La Casa
Spanish sea bream with peppers and onion | Bread and butter
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Kumsi Organic Tea
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Airplane Brioche and Coffee
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Student Breakfasts
Baguette, croissants, butter and jam
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Glace
Three scoops- Nougat, Nutella and Chocolate Mint Ice Cream
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Croque Monsieur Sandwich
Toasted ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel, and side salad | Cappuccino
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Cuisse de Canard Confite
Crispy duck leg, green beans, and pommes frites
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Cappuccino
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Afternoon Tea Le Meurice Hotel
Scones, tea sandwiches, pastries, and blossoming tea
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The Lime Pastry
Filled with lime cream
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Baguette and Salad
Crusty baguette, green salad, and Pellegrino
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Flame Fish (on fire)
Seabass fillet, and rice pilaf
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Pommes Frites
Served with Béarnaise sauce
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Japanese Food
Sashimi salad with sesame dressing | Beef ramen soup
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Hotel Breakfast
Baguette, croissant and orange juice
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Berthillon
Bonbon and candy shopping at Berthillon
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Angelina – Foie Gras Torchon
Angelina’s foie gras torchon with brioche bread
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Vietnamese Food
Beef Pho | Basil and lettuce wrapped spring rolls
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Croque Madame Sandwich
Toasted ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce, topped with egg. Served with pommes frites and vegetable garnish.
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French Onion Soup
Onion soup, cheese and toasted baguette
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Beef Bourguignon
Beef stew with Burgundy wine, served with pasta
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Apple Tart
Served with caramel sauce
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Glace
Pistachio and chocolate swirl ice cream
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Flan
Custard flan dessert
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Salami Panini
Salami, cheese and tomato grilled sandwich, and an Orangina
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Apricot Pastry from PAUL
Glazed apricot pastry and coffee
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Salad and Sandwich
Green salad with goat cheese and egg, side of bread | Smoked salmon sandwich with avocado
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Coq au Vin
Chicken with red wine sauce, mushrooms, potatoes, and a side of bread | Cappuccino
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Hotel Breakfast
Egg, bacon, croissant. bread, coffee
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Chocolate Sauce Crepe
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Baguette Sandwich
Butter and camembert cheese on baguette
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Black Olives
Marinated whole black olives
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Beef Bourguignon
Stewed beef with Burgundy wine and spiral pasta
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Chocolate Milk Time
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Angelina’s Mont Blanc
Crispy and dry French meringue under a smooth creamy dome of light whipped cream, covered by chestnut vermicelli.
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Box of Pastries
Napoleon, Raspberry Tart, and Tarte Tatin
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Bavarian Hot Dog
Sausage and kraut on pretzel bread, and pommes frites.
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Patisserie E. Laduree
Macarons and ice cream sundaes
For more information РP̢tisserie E. Ladur̩e | The Original Double Decker Macaron
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Baguette Sandwich
Jamon and fromage baguette
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Three Course Dinner
Stewed chicken, green beans and whipped potatoes | Vegetable salad | Profiteroles in chocolate
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Angelina Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate takeaway and Pain au Chocolat
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Breakfast at Le Café Marly
Cappuccino | Cheese Omelet
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McDonald’s in France
Pommes Frites, Chicken Nuggets, Royal Bacon Burger, Gourmet cheeseburger, and macrons
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Bread and Herb Cheese
L’ Original Tartare spreadable herbed cheese and bread rolls
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Chardonnay
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Hot Dog and Potato Salad
Hot Dog (American style) on a baguette with grilled onion | Hot potato salad
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Hotel Breakfast
Croissant, baguette, butter, jam, and orange juice
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Japanese Food
Cabbage sesame salad and mushroom soup | Skewered meats and assorted sushi rolls | Shrimp chips
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Ice Cream Sundae
Whipped cream and strawberry sauce
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Flam’s Flatbreads
Thin bread with mix of cream and soft white cheese garnished with bacon, mushroom and onion
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Salade Pates Mozzarella
McDonald’s cold tomato pasta salad with arugula and mozzarella cheese.
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Baguette Basket
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Where there is food, there is love…
Yours Truly in Paris
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