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food and drink

The French practically invented food

Food

You won't starve in France — the French practically invented food (or at least they invented the word 'cuisine'). Many areas will have their own specialities — bouillabaisse in Provence, moules à la crème (mussels in a cream sauce) in Normandy, and foie gras and truffles in the Dordogne.

Don't leave without trying:

  • Cheese. There are more than 500 varieties. Eat some for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Snails, or escargots, are delicious when eaten with garlic butter.
  • Chocolate crêpes. You'll smell these before you see them. Street vendors sell crêpes on many street corners in Paris.
  • Bread. It will be the best bread you've ever tasted.

Drink

Make sure you take a tour through a famous wine region or just enjoy a drop with your meal.

Water

The tap water in France is fine to drink

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JSB
Canelés are a specialty from Bordeaux that dates back to something like the 18th century. These cute little moooore-some cakes are made from a batter that resembles crepe batter. It is poured into copper molds and baked at a high temperature until a very caramelized crust develops, hiding and protecting a moist, tender and slightly chewy heart. Vanilla and rum is often added to the batter, so Canelés are intensely flavored but not too sweet, and they have a freshness, a cleanness of taste that makes you want to eat half a dozen in one sitting. But of course, err, you don't... ok that is a lie. You can, however, eat them for breakfast, dessert or just a snack in the afternoon... ok ok and if you’re like me you'll scoff them during midnight munchie marathons too!

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Fast Facts

Capital City: Paris
Population: 65.5m
Currency: Euro
Language(s): French
Religion(s): Roman Catholic 83%–88%
Dialling code: +33
Embassy website: www.ambafrance-uk.org

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