Languedoc-Roussillon
Opening to a table-strewn terrace, the beautiful vaulted restaurant at the Abbaye de Fontfroide serves feisty Mediterranean flavours, along with its own…
Must-see restaurants in France
Ajaccio
This friendly little bistro has outdoor tables perched on a stepped alleyway plus more formal dining rooms upstairs. The changing daily menus showcase…
The Luberon
Go off the beaten path to find ice cream that's an art. Michel and Sigrid Perrière handcraft mind-boggling varieties of the sweet stuff: from lavender to…
Béziers
This convivial spot, located within spitting distance of Les Halles covered market, is a great place to recharge the batteries after a stroll around the…
Marseille
The Aixoise has given locals their daily bread, in all its forms – pain de campagne (country bread), crunchy ficelle (minibaguettes) or a classic baguette…
Auvergne
Red-checked tablecloths, daily specials scrawled on boards, and a cast of characters. The Lucas is a classic French bistro that distinguishes itself by…
Bayeux
At this romantic restaurant, delicious Norman classics include steamed pollock and Caen-style tripe. A vegetarian menu – a rarity in Normandy – is also…
Côte d'Azur
No visit to Tourrettes is complete without a cup or cone of violet ice cream topped with a candied violet from Tom's. The town's beloved glacier (ice…
Aix-en-Provence
It’s all very cosy at Charlotte, where everyone knows everyone. French classics like veal escalope and grilled entrecôte steak are mainstays, and there is…
Brittany
This rustic country inn has a cosy interior and a menu rooted in the traditions of the terroir. The excellent-value €23 set menu may include quail, deer,…
Brittany
A fine waterfront position south of the downtown din makes this well-regarded restaurant a must for seafoodies, lured by a particularly tasty menu. A big…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Contemporary takes on classical French dishes are served in a sublime, pre-Revolution building and former auction room with a knock-out circular dining…
Latin Quarter
Centuries-old wooden beams and exposed stone add instant charm to this busy restaurant-bar on rue Mouffetard, a market street. Be it a deep-fried squid,…
Biarritz
One of Biarritz' more traditional tables, with a sweet front patio sheltered by climbing plants and an awning. The menu is proudly Basque, so expect…
Avignon
When tastebuds tire of Provençal, consider this uber-cool Japanese restaurant. At home in a deconsecrated chapel on a beautiful stone-paved square in the…
Arras
In a superb vaulted brick cellar, this formal restaurant serves a range of classical dishes prepared with carefully selected ingredients: oysters…
Bordeaux
Break old-town meanderings in medieval St-Pierre with an ice cream from this local institution. There are 80-odd unusual flavours – all organic – to…
The Luberon
Cuisines du monde is what’s on offer at this charming little bistro – in other words, a little bit of everything, from a splash of Asian spice to a…
Paris
This long-standing rotisserie specialises in free-range chicken from southwest France, prepared in a variety of fashions: simply roasted, as a crumble, or…
Toulouse
Ask for where's best for lunch and someone will point you in the direction of Balthazar. It's a modern take on an old-style bistro, with classic Gascon…
Normandy
When you (or your wallet) need a break from gourmet dining, head to this brash and boisterous brasserie, where pan-fried salmon, steak, chicken fajitas…
Le Havre
Amid the many simple restaurants set on the beach promenade, this place always draws a crowd for its reasonably priced seafood plates and ample prix-fixe…
Languedoc-Roussillon
The apricot-shaded exterior might be plain and the modest interior even plainer, but Le Camisard is a locals' favourite for traditional dishes served with…
Ajaccio
Ajaccio’s office workers queue outside the town’s finest bakery at midday for fresh-made sandwiches and delicious pastries; tourists with more time on…
Alsace
Good, honest Alsatian grub, cooked with passion and served with a smile, is the deal at this snug, wood-beamed bistro. Local wines marry well with…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
This laid-back family affair is in Joyeux, 7.5km southeast of Villars-les-Dombes on the D61. It specialises in La Dombes staples, including frogs' legs…
Grenoble
Built in 1874, this covered market is crammed with local cheeses, patisserie, wine and deli fare including quenelles (breadcrumbed torpedoes of fish) and…
Chartres
Soak up local life overlooking the open-air flower market. This tearoom-patisserie’s hot chocolate and macarons (flavoured with orange, apricot, peanut,…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Producteur d'huîtres (oyster producer) Le Marin has its own shellfish beds right out front. Its delicacies – oyster gratin, stuffed mussels, grilled…
Nice
This hybrid coffee shop–bistro is a perennially popular hang-out for discerning Niçois hipsters. It’s good for bagel sandwiches, lunchtime salads and…
Nîmes
Late-opening Le Nocturne is a fine place to dine on rich southwestern flavours. Duck and beef dominate the menu, but there are also appetising fish and…
Lille, Flanders & the Somme
Fronted by a bright-red façade, this consistently popular riverfront bistro is firmly rooted in the classic French tradition but with a modern edge. The…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Fruit tarts (peach, lemon, apple), croissants, cakes and amaryllis (the house signature dessert) are among this celebrated pastry chef's specialities sold…
Nancy
Trading in spices, herbs and top-quality condiments, this friendly, modern, jar-lined bistro naturally uses these to flavour appetising day specials like…
Rouen
Sleek contemporary design, traditional French and Lyonnaise cuisine, and first-rate wines by the glass are featured at this popular bistro, under the…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The antithesis of chains-that-shall-not-be-mentioned, Pizza Chic’s cast-iron walls and crisp white tablecloths set the scene for rarefied pizzas like…
Brittany
For crêpes, galettes, salads and tartines washed down with beer or cider, look no further than this restaurant, which occupies an atmospheric and charming…
Lyon
This atmospheric spot serves an exceptionally good-value lunch menu (including wine and coffee). The mix is half classic bouchon fare, half alternative…
The Dordogne
Inside a 16th-century hôtel particulier, Patrick Feuga applies a creative approach to traditional Périgordine ingredients, with a seasonal menu that…
Paris
This is where top French chef Alain Ducasse and his followers ‘slum’ it. The venue is an art nouveau masterpiece that feels more real than movie set; the…
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