Côte d'Azur
With its elegant red-and-blue nautical decor and portside terrace within grasp of the bobbing yachts, Le Sloop is a cut above the rest on this popular…
Must-see restaurants in France
Paris
Banana-leaf prints line the walls of this organic, gluten-free cafe, where in addition to salads and açaí bowls, you can detox with fresh juices, avocado…
Paris
For made-to-measure sandwiches built from five different bread types and countless fillings and dressings, there is no better address than this large, hip…
Lyon
With big windows facing place Sathonay, this delightful eatery has earned many fans for its satisfying bowls of silky ramen, served up eight different…
Languedoc-Roussillon
With a choice of dining either in an atmospheric vaulted dining room or out in a shaded courtyard, this much-loved old-town restaurant serves classic…
À la Table du Bon Roi Stanislas
Nancy
À la Table du Bon Roi Stanislas dishes up good old-fashioned French food with lashings of bonhomie. Menu classics feature escargots with dill and duck…
Paris
While the hanging plants inside this popular eatery aren't exactly tropical, the convivial setting and piquant flavours will do on a cold, grey Paris day…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
In business since 1856, this venerable bakery near the train station is one of the best places to sample Valence's classic orange-rind-flavoured…
Orléans
Locals flock here for traditional French gastronomique cuisine made with fresh seasonal products. The menu changes every four weeks, evolving with the…
Paris
Food is delicious, innovative and mostly organic, with great bowls, healthy plats chauds (hot dishes), zesty salads and tasty buns – not to mention…
Nancy
Healthy and 100% organic fast food is the raison d'être of L’Appétit Bio, which makes the most of fresh local produce in its tasty burgers, soups and…
Arles
There's a French portion to the menu at this popular Moroccan brasserie by the Rhône, but we strongly recommend you stick to wonderful Maghrebian…
Alsace
Precisely as an Alsatian winstub (wine tavern) should be: beamed and bustling with diners tucking into earthy dishes such as fat pork knuckles and…
Auvergne
Crowned world master of pâté en croûte cookery in 2009, chef Florian Oriol serves his speciality pâté-and-mushroom pies (€11) alongside an ever-changing…
Normandy
Locals claim that you won’t find better seafood anywhere in town than here: fish and seafood – that’s all that matters at quayside La Marée, Fécamp’s…
Latin Quarter
For a casual breakfast or vegetarian lunch, this cafe hits the spot. Temptations run from sweet-potato curry, salads and slices of quiche to sweet and…
Fontainebleau
Tucked away in a cobbled courtyard, this Breton hidey-hole cooks up authentic sweet crêpes and simple (single thickness) and pourleth (double thickness)…
La Rochelle
Smart without being stuffy, this is a top-notch place for market-driven, French gourmet cuisine, much of which originates from the ocean depths. Try the…
Rennes
This sleek restaurant has as much substance as style, serving cuisine with a modern twist on French traditional recipes. There's a good selection of…
Paris
Tucked in among a string of Asian takeaways is this delightful, contemporary crêperie. With an emphasis on quality (eg organic buckwheat flour), this is a…
Cannes
Little Paris smacks of the French capital city with its quintessential Parisian brasserie decor. Like any brasserie worth its French fries, it serves food…
Lyon
With three cosy rooms and funky retro decor featuring dozens of antique clocks, this laid-back neighbourhood eatery draws a savvy local crowd with…
Nice
Next door to the cathedral, this venerable Vieux Nice gelateria is beloved for its ice cream, yes – but even more so for its homemade waffle cones, made…
The Dordogne
Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten up this airy, modern bistro, the local choice for a casual meal: think hearty salads, magret de canard (duck breast with…
Calvi
With its dazzling array of Corsican charcuterie, cheeses, prepared deli foods, jams, wines, liqueurs, olive oils and chestnut-flour cakes, this…
The Luberon
Pleasant, if plain, French food is what you can expect at this longstanding restaurant in the town centre: roast duck, thyme-infused lamb and a fish of…
Épernay
For breakfast, baguettes, club sandwiches or the quiche of the day with a salad, this sweet and simple cafe is the go-to place in Épernay. It also does…
Metz
Oh, the temptation! The window display says it all at this smart tearoom/chocolatier/patisserie, with an irresistible array of tarts (try mirabelle – plum…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Forget about presentation and manners; here, it's all about taste. All dishes incorporate locally sourced produce. Highlights include Aubrac beef steak…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Mirrored walls, black tables, rattan chairs and suspended downlights create a contemporary setting for well-prepared French dishes such as beef fillet and…
Arras
Hugely popular with locals for its great-value steaks, this Grand' Place restaurant also serves burgers and mixed grills.
Biarritz
Attached to a wine shop, this trendy spot opposite the covered market is great for an imaginative spin on traditional tapas – try the Txirula sausage and…
Burgundy
Chef Adrien Yparraguirre does traditional dishes exceptionally well, with a creative twist. Sit on the shady terrace or head into the rustic-chic interior…
Montpellier
Students and vegetarians rave about this lively joint that's noted for its excellent buffet consisting of salads, fresh vegetables, quiches and soups…
Reims
A short stroll north of place de la République brings you to this sweet and simple crêperie. It does a roaring trade in homemade crêpes, galettes (savoury…
Auvergne
Shop for fresh fruit, regional wines and delectable dairy products at Le Puy's excellent Saturday market, which has taken place since the 15th century…
Le Havre
The food stalls at Le Havre’s main market include a patisserie, a fromagerie and many tempting fruit stands; there’s also a small supermarket here. You…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Traditional cooking at its best. Feast on regional specialities such as pike-perch, snails, perfectly fried frogs’ legs, and rosy tenderloin of Charolais…
The Dordogne
Gourmet food is dished up riverside at this sweet, small hotel (double/family rooms from €59/76) in Vitrac, 6.5km east of La Roque Gageac. It's one of the…
Marseille
Perched right on the water's edge in the port of Madrague, south of Marseille, this little seafood place specialises in the day's catch à la plancha …
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