French gastronomy is world-famous for its quality and variety. They use large quantity of fresh, seasonal ingredients that can be bought cheaply in the supermarkets or directly from the producers. France has 22 regions, each with its own gastronomic and consuming traditions. Who hasn’t heard of crispy baguettes, soft croissants, high quality French wines and cheeses, champagne or fresh green spices from the Provencal countryside? In 2010, French gastronomy was added by UNESCO to its list of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. It is worth getting to know French cuisine a little better. Although they have so many fantastic dishes and it is very difficult to highlight only a few, let’s see which are the 10 foods you have to try while travelling in France.
