Avignon
This place is pure charm. On cobbled-stone place des Chataignes (Chestnut Tree Square) it spills across to its ancient stone neighbour (Cloître St-Pierre)…
Must-see restaurants in France
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Queues stretch around the block from this St-Germain branch of famous patisserie Ladurée for its picture-perfect delicacies, including its rainbow of…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Evening reservations are essential at this small, stylish restaurant named for the clearings used as French aristocracy hunting fields prior to the French…
Chartres
Take a seat in the sleek interior or beneath a market umbrella in the rear courtyard to dine on superb dishes such as sea bream with potatoes and tomato…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Right at home in this chic neighbourhood, behind a French navy-blue façade, Le Bon Saint Pourcain has a daily changing chalkboard menu listing three to…
Marseille
This long-standing classic in a 1940s seaside hotel with Mediterranean views has plenty of atmosphere, however kitschy. Although this is one of the most…
Paris
Royal Kamchatka (Alaskan king crab) is the star of the show at this restaurant-deli on gourmet place de la Madeleine – styles range from gratin to miso…
Avignon
Gourmet brioche-based burgers come in a multitude of guises, loaded with tempting goodies from smoked bacon and St-Nectaire cheese to caramelised onions,…
Côte d'Azur
Overseen by chef Franck Chabod, a veteran of several Michelin-starred establishments, this attractive restaurant feels a little out of place in St-Raphaël…
Burgundy
At Le Petit Rolin, with its rustic interior dating back to the 15th century, the bourguignonne galette (Burgundian crêpe) is filled with regional…
Lyon
This contemporary ode to Lyon's legendary culinary mères (mothers) is run by an enterprising crew of young women with deep roots in the local bouchon…
Brittany
Away from the seafront tourist bustle, this quality, modern, neighbourhood bistro serves freshly made meals using produce from the nearby market. The…
Clermont-Ferrand
This is a sultry venue for a date, with voluptuous velvet chairs, subdued lighting and Italian dishes made from scratch. Twirl your fork in garlicky clam…
St-Malo
This unremarkable-looking blue-painted establishment is, in fact, St-Malo's most celebrated restaurant, with one Michelin star and a large following of…
Marseille
Only Marseillais and the cognoscenti are privy to this little chalet with a very big view, secreted in the Jardin du Pharo. Its hillside terrace, shaded…
Gorges du Verdon
Hidden behind the soft-pink façade of Moustiers' Musée de la Faïence is this peaceful garden restaurant. Tables sit between olive trees and the colourful,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Feast on huge portions of Alsatian choucroute garnie (sauerkraut with smoked or salted pork, frankfurters and potatoes), baeckeoffe (Alsatian meat and veg…
Côte d'Azur
As the name suggests, this is the village's former girls' school. What makes it so special is that it has retained the charm of an old village school: in…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Small but stylish, this cafe opens directly onto the street and from its adjacent concept store stocking men's and women's fashion, shoes and bags along…
Paris
Hip pizzeria Dalmata only bakes 101 Neapolitan pizzas per service in its mosaic-tiled wood-fired oven, so arrive early. Varieties include Black Delirium …
Paris
Meats supplied by star butcher Olivier Metzger are smoked for up to 12 hours in Rhino Rouge's fire-engine-red in-house smoker. Menu standouts include beef…
Paris
A Parisian jewel and listed monument, the hole-in-the-wall Le Cochon à l’Oreille retains 1890-laid tiles depicting vibrant market scenes of the old halles…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Opening to a winter garden in the Grand Amour Hôtel, this hipster hangout opens with breakfast (French, English or vegetarian), followed by an all-day…
Parc National des Pyrénées
Although you can drive here, the best way to arrive at this rustic mountaintop eatery is on foot. Take the marked walking path just behind the Thermes de…
Bordeaux
Made-to-measure salads are the speciality of this inspired eatery across the street from the Temple de Chartrons. Pick from dozens of different green…
Paris
Behind its sky-blue façade, this little tiled cafe serves plant-based cuisine at breakfast (avocado and coriander toast, pancakes with fresh fruit and…
Paris
Not only is this charming shop filled with produce sourced directly from over 50 French farms and small-scale producers, you can also taste them at…
Mont St-Michel
Amid cast-iron chandeliers and copper pots hung from the walls and part of the hotel of the same name, this bright and buzzing, always packed eatery…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Shelves at this upmarket grocer are laden with fruit, veggies, cheeses, yoghurt, sardines, smoked salmon, olive oil and wines. Hidden down the back, its…
Normandy
This classy, traditional and romantic French restaurant is one of the best for miles around. Specialities include risotto with scallops, and heart of…
Paris
Les Domaines Qui Montent was around before the cave à manger trend began, and while it’s not as trendy as most newcomers, it is very much the real thing…
Côte d'Azur
You couldn't ask for a more idyllic spot for dinner and a drink than this beachside resto-bar, in business since 1948. The menu revolves around grilled…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Built in 1615, Paris’ oldest covered market is secreted behind an inconspicuous green metal gate. A glorious maze of 20-odd food stalls selling ready-to…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Jeanne and James' contemporary cafe is irresistible. From the crates of fruit and veg in the window to a menu that spells out the artisanal origin of the…
Paris
Named for the first giraffe in France – an 1820s gift from the Vice Consul of Egypt to Charles X, which sparked a mania for giraffe-patterned items – this…
The Jura Mountains
The restaurant within century-old Hôtel le Lac is a time-warp back to a lost era of fine dining. The Louis XVI salon (huge mirrors, chandeliers, baroque…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Mirrors on the ceiling enhance the sense of space at this stone- and brick-walled cafe. It's a great little pit stop for granola, fluffy pancakes with…
Paris
In a pared-down interior with light-wood furniture and exposed-stone walls, this pizzeria on trendy rue de Charonne is minimalist, attractive and chic…
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Beside a fountain in Forcalquier's old town, this homespun place is as traditional as it gets. All the dishes are made to timeworn recipes comme à la…
Paris
A simple bistro in the already crowded Passage des Panoramas, Coinstot Vino serves honest French fare (think veal in cream sauce and sea-urchin tarama)…
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