Food In France

France has many delightful and delicious cities for a self-professed foodie to discover. Paris is a favourite with an exasperating array of restaurants to choose from, Lyon is often seen as the city frequently visited by foodies who are looking for traditional and old-school dishes, however, for me, Alsace is my secret destination for true gastronomes. Alsace, located in the Grand Est region of France, borders Switzerland and Germany and with this location, it has many influences which have shaped its cuisine. History will tell you that it was under German rule

The first time I tasted gougères was when I visited my husband’s family in the French countryside of the Burgundy region. It was late afternoon in August, and we sat on the shady patio, taking the apéro. I simply love this time of the day when you sit together with family or friends, share a drink, chat, enjoy some local food, and let the day wind out. It was then that the aunt served us a plate of delicious, oven-warm gougères.

French cuisine is surrounded by accolades, usually bringing up thoughts of Michelin stars and fine dining. Fine wines, hundreds of varieties of cheese, and, of course, a baguette or two are all things you can expect to be eating on a trip to France. It’s not just haute cuisine that makes this country a great place for foodies, the real magic lies in the local patisseries, farmers markets, and city park picnics that run deep within French culture. While French