Category: Food & Wine
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Why Every French Family Disappears for Three Hours Every Sunday
Sometime around noon on a Sunday in France, something remarkable happens. Villages go quiet. Car parks empty. Cafés pull down their shutters. And from behind closed doors and kitchen windows, extraordinary smells begin drifting into the street. France has gone to lunch — and it will be a while before it comes back. Photo: Love…
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The French Breakfast: What to Order in a Boulangerie
What to order at a French boulangerie for breakfast — from fresh croissants and tartines to café crème. Your practical guide to le petit déjeuner.
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French Markets: How to Find Them and What to Buy
Your guide to French markets: how to find them, what to buy from cheese to lavender, market etiquette tips and the best marchés across France.
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The Best Wine Regions in France for Visitors
A region-by-region guide to the best wine regions in France to visit — what to taste, when to go, booking tips and whether you need a car.
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What to Eat in France: A Region-by-Region Food Guide
From flaky Parisian croissants to Provençal bouillabaisse and Burgundy’s legendary boeuf bourguignon, discover what to eat in France with this region-by-region food guide covering eight iconic culinary destinations.