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Say non to margarine – why buttery croissants are best

Discover why butter croissants are prized in France, how to tell them from margarine versions, and the baker behind the country’s best croissant

Artisan cheese of the month: Bleu de Gex, plus dried girolles

Discover the mild AOP blue cheese from the Jura, plus how to prepare dried mushrooms for autumn dishes

Recipe: Pigeon breast and schnitzel with chanterelles

A delicious dish from the latest culinary volume from the esteemed Ferrandi Paris cookery school

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Pick-your-own fruit and vegetables near Paris

Visit La Cueillette de Nolongues near Coulommiers for pick-your-own fruit and vegetables from May to October, including pumpkins and apples

A tasty history of ravioles du Dauphiné plus an easy courgette gratin recipe

Discover these delicious pasta parcels and try a simple recipe using chilled supermarket packs

Autumnal recipe: spiced poached pears

A delicious seasonal dessert from the latest culinary volume from the esteemed Ferrandi Paris cookery school

Events offer fine food lovers unique venues

Dîners Insolites are gourmet meals in normally inaccessible Bouches-du-Rhône locations – see how to plan for 2027 events

Smiling woman holding a small shaggy dog in a leafy garden

The Guardian's 'how to make the perfect' food writer talks to us about cycling, fiction and her favourite French eatery

Felicity Cloake will be speaking at a Franco-English literary festival this month

Autumn recipes: peperonata and green tomato chutney

Try these easy autumn condiments, which are great for using up end-of-season produce

Mangetout: Coddled eggs, champagne and a marmalade martini

From luxurious Paris hotel breakfasts to simple French-style coddled eggs, discover alternative breakfast recipes and cocktail ideas

French wine vintages explained: how to choose a good year

A vigneron goes through the essential on how weather affects grape harvests and how some wines improve with age

Artisan cheese of the month: Comtesse de Vichy, plus an Auvergne speciality stew

Now is the time to enjoy Comtesse de Vichy, a spruce-wrapped French cow’s milk cheese

Meet the producers: Bulldog Bacon and Bangers in the Gers

British-style bacon, sausages, pork pies and Scotch eggs, with delivery across mainland France

Recipe: French onion soup with Comté toasts

Make this classic French onion soup with rich beef stock, white wine, Madeira and golden Comté cheese toasts in this easy recipe for four

Recipe: courgette gratin with fresh herbs and goat’s cheese

Make this easy French-style gratin with fresh herbs and nutmeg, baked until golden and bubbling

Meet the Aude producer behind artisan balsamic vinegar Granhota

Laurent Faure also produces flavoured vinegars at Granhota in Coursan. Visitors can tour the vinaigrerie, taste the products and buy direct

Mangetout: from chill-out soup to hot bananas

Beat the August heat with this chilled cucumber vichyssoise recipe, plus easy banana cocktails including the Slippery Monkey and Banana Bliss

Why planchas are becoming France’s favourite outdoor cooking choice

Fast, smoke-free outdoor cooking: we reveal the best foods, marinades and buying tips for grilling

Dordogne restaurant praised for historical-themed menus

Discover why critics, guests and an MP are praising this family-run restaurant

'I competed on a French cooking show'

The Connexion talks to North Carolina native, TikToker and actress Celina Tolbert

Recipe: Pan-fried black bream with asparagus & spiced beurre blanc

Recipe from fish expert Nathan Outlaw's new cookbook

Recipe: orange and fennel pan-fried grey mullet

Try Michelin-star chef Nathan Outlaw's recipe from his new fish cookbook

French dairy wins hearts with organic rice pudding

Discover how La Voie Lactée's creamy desserts are charming locals and expanding across the Limousin

Artisan cheese of the month, plus Provence speciality soupe au pistou

Enjoy the Burgundian fromage Claquebitou at this time of year

How climate change is helping yuzu lemons grow in south-west France

Discover how two Landes farmers produce yuzu fruit, jams and syrups for customers across France and Belgium

French peaches, nectarines and brugnons: how to tell these summer fruits apart

French markets are replete with fruit in July

Recipe: whole baked Dover sole with blistered olives and tomatoes

From his new fish cookbook, Michelin star chef Nathan Outlaw provides expert tips on buying and storing fish and offers readers a classic recipe to try at home

Mangetout: the eel deal and revolutionary cakes

A foodie exploration, from jellied eels and pie shops in London to French Revolution cakes for Bastille Day

Radishes: crunch time on the menu

Butter and a dash of fleur de sel is the best way to serve fresh, peppery radishes – and they’re a perfect apéritif

Les Lunettes de Romans: the French biscuit treat that revives childhood memories

The more sophisticated French equivalent of a jammie dodger comes from the Drôme

Why Babybel is proving a huge success in America

Demand for high-protein snacks has driven sales for the mini cheese – and the US is its largest market

Travel the regions of France from your kitchen during lockdown: A picture of brittany buckwheat crepes or galettes de sarassin

Recipe: galettes de Sarrasin from Brittany

We look at how to make a classic Breton buckwheat pancake

Recipe: Butter bean, Brie & crispy caper salad

A quick, flavour-packed salad recipe for a light lunch or summer meal

The Périgord dish that some find hard to swallow

Salade Périgourdine is a classic Dordogne salad made with duck gizzards, foie gras and magret

Three recipes to celebrate the French art of barbecue

Master griller Thierry ‘BIG T’ Cornuet, who runs the Bootgrill restaurant in Nice, introduces his superb cookbook The Art of BBQ and provides some simply delicious recipes to try out this summer

Artisan cheese of the month, plus a local speciality from Alsace

Pérail, the ewe’s milk cheese from Aveyron and Tarn, was granted IGP status in 2025

Meet the Landes pig farm behind traditional Gascon pork and charcuterie

The family-run business champions short supply chains, animal welfare and high-quality local produce

French honey explained: why local honey varies by region and flower

Artisanal French honey is high quality and strictly controlled

Mangetout: which French village rejoices in kidneys for breakfast?

Discover how Saint-Gérand-le-Puy near Vichy marks 'Bloomsday' with kidneys for breakfast in honour of James Joyce, and learn the story behind this unusual French-Irish tradition

The time is ripe for making a cherry clafoutis

How to make a traditional cherry clafoutis, plus tips on the best varieties and the dessert’s Limousin origins

Recipe: haricot bean, lardon and apricot salad with citrus dressing

A hearty summer dish using the season's ripe apricots

Recipe: Ossau-Iraty, asparagus and crouton salad

A simple, spring recipe using the best French produce

Recipe: quiches made with fresh garden vegetables

In his new book, French artisan baker Benoît Castel shares recipes that respect the seasons as well as your budget

Cherry clafoutis pie sliced in a glass dish with whole cherries on top.

Travel France from your kitchen: clafoutis recipe

The historic Limousin region - now part of Nouvelle Aquitaine - offers up this classic French desert

Roasted asparagus on a lined tray with grated cheese, lemon wedge and bowl of sauce.

Chèvre season: a simple recipe pairing goat's cheese and asparagus

Explore its artisanal production in regions like the Loire and Ardèche

A French recipe to try: traditional Gâteau Basque

Journey to the far southwest via this simple recipe for this much-loved signature classic of the Basque country

Recipe: buckwheat-almond praliné chocolate tart

A delicious French dessert with a twist

Travel France from your kitchen: rillons de porc

If you have ever had even the slightest nostalgia for pork scratchings, this recipe hailing from the Pays de la Loire region is for you

'We produce exotic fruits and award-winning rum in Pyrénées-Orientales'

Visit the farm boutique or shop online for a taste of the innovative creations from Les Arts Verts near Perpignan

Recipe: swiss chard and white bean parmentier

Versatile swiss chard can be used in sweet and savoury dishes

Recipe: make French fougasse bread at home

Baker Richard Bertinet shares a simple and impressive recipe for making authentic French fougasse bread with a crunchy crust and soft interior

Five exotic crops thriving in France's changing climate

French farmers are adapting by cultivating exotic crops like sugar cane, ginger, and pomegranates, reducing reliance on imports

A chocolate cake topped with strawberries

Recipe: chocolate meringue Gâteau Concorde

A foolproof cake recipe from an award–winning American food writer

French recipe: trout gravlax with beetroot

A step-by-step guide to preparing this delicious recipe from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts

'We produce edible flowers and organic black garlic in Vendée'

More than 3,000 different varieties of plants grow in Le Jardin de Pauline 85

Dry January vs French January: how France’s wine culture is adapting to drinking less

Vigneron columnist Jonathan Hesford gives his advice on enjoying l'art de vivre without overindulging

Discover the French tradition of Easter roast lamb: gigot d’agneau

We salute slow-cooked roast lamb, and learn about its cultural significance and cooking methods

Eat like a local: welsh from Nord and Pas-de-Calais

Explore the unique French twist on Welsh rarebit, a beloved dish with delicious local variations

Recipe: gougères are the classiest of apéro treats

Tasty light pastry with a disputed etymology

French recipe: duck Parmentier

Chef Matthew Ryle's mouth-watering French classic elevates shepherd’s pie with confit duck legs, perfect for warming up in cold weather

Breakfast in America now has three branches across Paris

American diner and British café offer a taste of home in France

From big cities to tiny villages eateries are challenging preconceived ideas of Anglo-American cuisine

Recipe: Poulet Basquaise

London-based chef, Alex Jackson, shares a simple, tasty stew of chicken, ham, peppers and tomatoes flavoured with piment d’espelette

French recipe: pork chop with braised butter beans

London-based chef Matthew Ryle shares a quick and easy winter recipe, ready in just 30 minutes

Eat and cook like a Dordogne local: pommes de terre sarladaises

A classic dish, with traditional ingredients like duck fat, parsley, and garlic

Eating alone at work in France: are attitudes changing?

Why the social taboo is being reconsidered in the modern workplace

Discover the truffle traditions of France's Favourite Village, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye

Learn about its unique connection to Saint Anthony, truffle hunting and pigs

Recipe: Corsican fiadone cheesecake

This easy-to-make cake is a traditional crowd-pleasing dessert

Recipe: Flemish beef and beer stew

This hearty dish featuring French pain d’épice (spice bread) and gnocchi is sure to warm you up during the cold winter months

Veggie burgers and plant-based sausages: French farmers and consumers react to name ruling delay

The EU failed to reach final agreement to draft rules governing plant-based naming

Five iconic French dishes from different regions

Explore the rich culinary heritage of France with these traditional dishes, from cassoulet in Occitanie to cari poule in La Réunion, showcasing the country's geographic and cultural diversity