History of Candlemas, the crepes celebration in France
Every 2nd of February, the French whip out their frying pans to celebrate Chandeleur. This is the occasion to eat all sorts of crepes. But where does this tradition come from?
Food patrimony in France by region
Discover the King’s Kitchen Garden at Versailles
The famous “Potager du Roi” in Versailles grows fruit and vegetables in a French-style garden. Let’s discover the history of this kitchen garden created to feed the king and his court.
Christmas dinner and festive food in France
Christmas is the perfect opportunity to come together and enjoy some out of the ordinary delicacies. Find out more about these delicious traditional Christmas specialities.
Gastronomic meal of the French at UNESCO
Discover the secrets of the ultimate symbol of the French lifestyle : the French gastronomic meal, inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
History of the ham-and-butter or “Parisian” sandwich
How does the ham and butter sandwich, a timeless classic of French cuisine, continue to seduce gourmets through times? Discover its history and all its preparation secrets here !