This isn’t about clichés—it’s about culture. The real France isn’t just croissants and escargot. It’s loud market mornings, three-hour Sunday lunches, smelly cheeses, family recipes, terroir, and the rhythm of a country that takes food personally.
Whether you’re planning a trip or dreaming of a slower table at home, this tag brings together the best of Eat Like The French—your front-row seat to how food really works in France.
I moved to France for the food. I stayed for the ritual. The slow lunches, the 6pm apéro, the Saturday market with my daughter… It’s not just a lifestyle—it’s a rhythm.
Every region has its accent, its bread, its cheese, and its opinion about how duck should be cooked. That’s not snobbery—it’s pride. Delicious, often hilarious pride.
When people say “bon appétit,” they’re not being polite—they’re giving you permission to stop, savour, and treat this like it matters. In France, it always matters.
Traveling to Paris with kids can feel like a logistical nightmare—jet lag, picky eaters, and the constant need to keep everyone fed without blowing the budget. But trust me, it doesn’t have to be a nightmare. I’ve dragged my family through enough tough food situations to know what works and what doesn’t. From backpacking across … Read more
Without Stuffing Yourself Out of the Game Ah, Valentines in Paris—the ultimate romantic cliché. But let’s be clear: this guide will make most restaurant owners cry, this valentines itinerary isn’t about overpriced heart-shaped desserts or stuffy tasting menus that leave you too full to function back at the hotel. No, this is about a seductive, … Read more
Ah, terroir—the word that’s impossible to translate but defines everything exquisite about French food and wine. For the French, it’s not just a romantic notion; it’s the lifeblood of their culinary identity. This is after all a country that grows and eats it’s own food, improving less than 10% of its food supplies in 2023 … Read more
The viral trend of empty restaurants that took over your feed this Janurary feels like a mask hiding darker truths of life working in a restaurant. January 2025 has been a tough one for all of us, here in Paris the rising cost of living bites worse than the freezing temperatures. Scary things happened in … Read more
Discover the ultimate French food events calendar featuring the best culinary events across Paris and France, from wine festivals to Michelin-starred galas. It’s free, regularly updated, and you can even embed it on your own site. Got a foodie event I missed? Send it my way! Discover the Best French Food Events Calendar Grab your … Read more
Ah, Paris – the city of lights, love, and… bloated Michelin menus? Bin the star-chasing. You don’t need to be minted for all this gourmet eating cheaply in Paris. Let’s talk about my Paris – where endless nights finish with a dawn that greets you with warm croissants and the crackle of fresh baguettes, where … Read more
To say I was mildly hungover on Monday morning would be an understatement. The dreary drizzle over Bordeaux wasn’t helping, nor was my capsule hostel bed that seemed to be a cocoon designed to trap me in my misery. But after some internal wrestling, I managed to drag myself into the grey world, driven by … Read more
For many Parisians “la rentree in Paris” signals the end of their summer, we lay to reste our dreamy elongated holidays and a return to the existential real life parisian dread. The routine of Metro, boulout, do-do drizzles into our hearts with the first grey days of autumn. The pressure of getting the kids back … Read more
I’m no runner, but a marathon that winds through the world’s most famous vineyards, with stops every few kilometres to feast on the best wine and gourmet food France has to offer, might just tempt me to strap up my gammy knee, lay off the fags and get running. Welcome to your guide to the … Read more
Navigating a Parisian dinner invitation can be a delightful yet daunting experience. From the moment you receive that coveted invite, the excitement and nerves intertwine. Imagine stepping into an elegant soirée, where every detail from RSVP etiquette to dining decorum plays a crucial role. Whether you’re an avid traveller, a curious foodie, or living here … Read more