Marseille
Part bookshop, part restaurant, this opulent former arms warehouse overlooks a vast public square and makes a sophisticated setting for a meal, or just…
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Paris
The terrace of this Parisian classic overlooking the Palais Royal is certainly a coveted spot in fine weather. In colder months the traditional dining…
Atlantic Coast
Four kilometres from Arçais, in the equally pretty riverside town of Damuix, the former village school has been converted into this friendly and unusual…
Honfleur
Situated at the southern tip of the Vieux Bassin and resembling a ship’s wood-panelled interior, L'Écailleur makes a fine haven from the hustle and bustle…
Toulouse
Something of a local legend in Toulouse, this bakery sells enough crumb-generating goodies to satisfy demanding patisserie connoisseurs. Pick up fresh…
The Dordogne
Reserve ahead for a spot at one of the riverfront terrace tables at this renovated water mill converted into a lovely restaurant and hotel (doubles €75)…
Versailles
Rustic farm objects such as cartwheels strung from old wooden beams add a country air ‘At the Farm’. Cuisine inspired by southwest France spans dishes…
Chambéry
The menu at this tastefully updated bistro roams from Asian-inspired stir fries to pasta carbonara and a rack of Savoyard classics including tartiflette …
Uzès
This boulangerie (bakery)-patisserie is famous for its figatine (brioche filled with figs). It also makes mouth-watering pastries as well as savoury…
Rennes
Quite a picture along rue Hoche, this blue-tiled boulangerie is a frightfully good-looking stop for a coffee, an eclair, a religieuse or one of their…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Feisty French staples at this tiny, jam-packed bistro might include Lyonnais boudin noir aux pommes (black pudding with apples), Jura saucisse de Morteau …
Perpignan
Run by a young couple, La Passerelle is a favourite for fish-lovers. It’s quite formal, with bone-china plates, crisp white tablecloths, and upmarket…
Burgundy
This brasserie boasts an expansive terrace in a top-notch location – just opposite the Église Abbatiale. The eclectic menu runs the gamut from salads and…
Paris
The eponymous Thai pad thai (stir-fried rice noodles) is the signature dish of this local spot. Other artfully presented takes on Thai classics include…
Sète
Dine on classic Sètoise seafood on this converted barge, which looks more like a big-city bistro inside, with its sharp tables and shiny wooden floor. The…
Limoges
This lively magnet for the Limoges student set is decorated with old records and musical instruments, and is also a hot spot to take a tipple. Menus are…
Paris
This is one of the only spots in Paris for là miàn (hand-pulled noodles) made to order in the age-old northern Chinese tradition. It packs in a crowd, so…
Arras
Madame Delforge has been preparing dishes such as bavette (flank steak) and cod with mustard sauce at this unpretentious old-time cafe comme à la maison …
Biarritz
This place is the locals' tip for the best burgers in town. Options range from a classic burger with Emmental cheese to a chicken burger spiced with…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Directly across from the Gare du Nord, this busy landmark brasserie has a beautiful copper bar, waiters in white and black uniforms, brass fixtures and…
Bayonne
In a tucked-away spot on the edge of the town's artisan quarter, this burger-bar (BBR to the locals) has proved a popular addition to Bayonne's dining…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
This corner bistro across the street from the covered Marché St-Martin draws a local crowd with its plates of charcuterie (saucisson, rillettes, pâté),…
Paris
Run by a workers’ cooperative for nearly four decades, the ‘Time of Cherries’ is an easygoing restaurant (provided you switch off your phone!) serving…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
This touristy little bistro is the best of the bunch on cafe-clad place du Peyrou. The menu’s heavy on Sarlat classics, especially walnuts, duck breast…
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Among the generous line-up of restaurant terraces along the seafront, the 'Sweet Life' is a favourite for its hip, shabby-chic lounge-bar vibe and…
Camargue
Built by a bullfighter in 1907, and assuming its present form after the current owners took over in 1977, this friendly place is basically a roadside…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Opening onto a terrace on Alès' liveliest square, busy Le Bellagio serves Italian classics from steaming pizzas to pastas that are a cut above, as well as…
Limoges
The hearty provincial cooking here might not be amazing, but the staff sure are friendly. Head upstairs to the timbered dining rooms to feast on a…
Paris
This roving food truck serves up organic burgers, tacos and homemade desserts from San Francisco transplant Jordan Feilders.
La Rochelle
How does snail paella sound? Or perhaps a goat-cheese mousse mixed with salted butter from Brittany? Or a John Dory fish with a pea cheesecake? Yes, it's…
Bayonne
Tartes salées (savoury tarts and quiches) and salads are the order of the day at Julie's place, which is usually crammed at lunchtime with local shop…
The Dordogne
The new incarnation of the restaurant formerly known as Chez Alain features market-fresh ingredients. Choose between the garden terrace surrounding a…
Bordeaux
Mingle with like-minded students over meaty beef dishes and les cocottes (mini casseroles) on the Fermob-furnished terrace or inside at this all-day…
Sarlat-la-Canéda
This restaurant is tucked into a central stone townhouse with plate-glass windows overlooking a cobbled square. The seasonally changing menu is classic…
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Downhill from the market square, this small cafe is a popular lunch spot, good for speedy classics like salade de chèvre chaud (melted goat’s cheese salad…
Latin Quarter
Gourmet meze (tarama-drenched toast, aubergine caviar), pita sandwiches and Greek wines make this wine bar perfect for a quick bite or a glass. Watch for…
Rennes
This burger bar does a range of 15 different burgers, as well as panini, wraps and salads. The white-tile table decor isn't anything to get worked up…
Toulouse
Opt for this carnivorous bistro if you're after expertly flamed steaks and whopping servings of roasted duck, best accompanied with rich gratin dauphinois…
Limoges
For an authentic lunch, you can’t do much better than this chaotic little place inside the market, where folks sit at communal wooden tables and share…
Amiens
Inviting, bistro-style decor reminiscent of the belle époque provides an atmospheric backdrop for home-style French and Picard cuisine, including fish…
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