French Food & Culture

French food and culture vary beautifully from region to region, offering unique dishes, traditions, and culinary experiences across the country. In Alsace, you’ll find hearty comfort foods and German-influenced flavors; in Provence and the Côte d’Azur, fresh seafood, olive oil, and Mediterranean ingredients shine. Normandy brings cider, cheese, and coastal specialties, while Bordeaux is known for world-class wines and refined regional cuisine.

This page brings together my guides to French food, cultural traditions, and regional specialties, helping you understand what to eat, where to try it, and how local customs shape the flavors of France.