Food and drink

‘Family-friendly' label launched to counter rise in child-free spaces

54% of French people are in favour of adult-only spaces

Siblings make sustainable vinegar from Champagne's leftover grapes

Mangetout: dining in Calais, plus oysters for beginners

Our food columnist has a French bistro recommendation and offers some mollusc tips

Homemade wins but which is the best mayonnaise brand in France?

Consumer magazine tests 15 brands to determine their winner from those available in shops

How to buy and cook fish in France

Laura Washburn Hutton reveals selection tips and provides recipe ideas

Recipe: tasty tomato tarte tatin

Swap apples for tomatoes in this savoury twist on a French cuisine classic

French whisky now sells over a million bottles per year

New EU laws have allowed French spirit producers to use their stills for whisky outside of the strictly controlled cognac distilling season

Discover Bordeaux: wine, food and culture

Explore Bordeaux's rich wine heritage, culinary delights and vibrant cultural scene

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in July

Enjoy the bold flavours of bleu

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this July?

Summer high season brings stone fruits, fresh vegetables, and plenty of fish

Tarragon, basil, chervil: the 'Holy Trinity' of French herbs

How to buy, grow, store, and use these essential herbs in your cooking

Select a French red wine that best suits your meal

Vigneron and wine columnist Jonathan Hesford says correct pairing with food is the key to your vin rouge selection

Recipe: sun-dried tomato, olive and basil bread

Try this tasty quiche-bread which can be packed as a picnic treat

Two supermarket olive oil brands may pose health risk says French consumer organisation

Oil revealed as having the lowest level of pollutants is surprisingly affordable

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in June

Several cow’s cheeses are recommended as summer begins

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this June?

Arrival of summer brings fresh produce to every plate

From baguettes to oysters: France's vending machine industry is booming

We test the automated food dispensers that are popping up in car parks and lay-bys around the country

'We cannot keep up with demand': French Savoie wines are booming in the US

Once overlooked in France, the region's offerings are now popular with Americans

Supermarket wine recalled in France over glass shard risk

Côtes du Rhône bottles found to be subject to production defect

Why Madeleines have enduring appeal in France

The light, buttery, shell-shaped cakes that left their mark on French literature are traditional in many regions

Meet the French farmers providing 24-hour self-service

The family farm near Chartres organises open days and guided tours

Food for thought: asparagus tips and an Art Nouveau brasserie in France

Peter Bear shares his experience of dining at The Excelsior in Nancy - a top spot for French foodies

Should France reduce the size of its baguettes to stop waste?

Would you welcome a smaller loaf?

Recipe: chickpea salade niçoise

Hearty potatoes, seasoned chickpeas, colourful vegetables, and crispy lettuce... a taste of the South of France

Recipe: vanilla, rum, and orange zest cannelés

Japanese pastry chef Mori Yoshida creates refined cakes and desserts, some in the classic French style, others with a unique flourish or twist

French strawberries: the best varieties and when to eat them

Columnist Sue Adams gives her tips on how to get the best out of the long season in France

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in May

Blue cheeses take centre stage at the end of spring

Reader feedback: do restaurants in France cater to gluten-free diets?

Allergens are not usually indicated on menus

France’s wild garlic season is here – but foragers should beware toxic lookalikes

Spring brings the fragrant plant to woodlands nationwide. We explain what to look out for

The culinary delights of dandelions in France

Laura Washburn Hutton shares her top tips for using seasonal tender leaves in the kitchen

Recipe: White soup with bacon, roasted shallot and grilled hazelnuts

Cook like a Michelin chef

French boulangeries demand right for staff to work on May 1 so they can open

Artisan bakery owners can work but employees cannot, while certain industrial bakeries are allowed to remain open with workers

Recipe: orange blossom crème brûlée

An impressive and delicious dessert, perfect for a spring dinner party

Travellers to the UK from France cannot bring in meat and dairy items amid disease fears

Britons bringing gifts of saucissons and cheese to family among those impacted by restrictions

How to pick and cook asparagus in France

Columnist Sue Adams explains how to make the most of the vegetable's short season

Why the price of chocolate is skyrocketing in France this Easter

Certain products have seen prices increase by 34% as cheaper store brands are hit harder than global ones

Why Cadbury’s chocolate fingers are coming back to French supermarkets - at double the price

The biscuits disappeared from French supermarkets last year

Alert over health risks of eating wild asparagus in France

Close to 50 cases of poisoning from wild plant were recorded between 2010 and 2020

Learning French: the origins and meaning of gratin

Understand the etymological roots of this beloved dish with a crispy, cheesy topping

Exclusive interview: New two-star Michelin chef Philippe Etchebest

Revisit our exclusive 2023 interview with the man behind Maison Nouvelle as he is rewarded in the 2025 Michelin Guide France

Map: Are there new Michelin star restaurants near you in France?

The new Michelin Guide France 2025 awarded 78 new stars to restaurants across the country

Why meat is becoming less popular in France

A new poll shows the alternative proteins people are choosing, and why

McDonald’s expansion in France: a restaurant 'within 20 minutes' of all homes

Fast-food chain primes itself to enter rural markets

64% of people in France consider boycott of US products amidst trade war

Seven out of ten people also say they may stop buying American brands in supermarkets as Atlantic relations continue to deteriorate

Understand the basics of French wine labelling

Why are French wines labelled as Bordeaux or Burgundies, and not Cabernet or Malbec? Jonathan Hesford explains

Why English and French breakfasts are so unalike

A traditional hearty English breakfast may have been in response to France's lack of a morning meal