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French Food&Drink
Food and DrinkWith its international reputation for fine dining, few people would be surprised to hear that French cuisine can certainly be very good And although the 'steak frites' is a perennially popular choice on menus pretty much everywhere, it's the richness of regional specialties that make French cuisine so fascinating.
Things to know: Almost all restaurants offer two types of meal: à la carte (extensive choice for each course and more expensive) and le menu (a set meal at a fixed price with dishes selected from the full à la carte menu). Menu fixed price seldom include beverages.
Bread
All white bread variants keep for only a short time - must be eaten the same day. Hence bakers bake at least twice a day!
The famous baguette: a long, thin loaf
Variants of the baguette : la ficelle (even thinner), la flûte
Pain de campagne or Pain complet: made from whole grain which keeps relatively well.
National specialities:
Every French region has dishes all its own. These dishes follow the resources (game, fish, agriculture, etc) of the region, the vegetables (cabbage, turnip, endives, etc) which they grow there. Here is a small list of regional dishes which you can find easily in France. Generally each region has a unique and widespread dish (usually because it was poor people's food):
•Cassoulet (in south west) : Beans, duck, pork & sausages
•Choucroute, or sauerkraut (in Alsace) : stripped fermented cabbage + pork
•Fondue Savoyarde (central Alps) : Melted/hot cheese with alcohol
•Fondue Bourguignonne (in Burgundy) : Pieces of beef (in boiled oil), usually served with a selection of various sauces.
•Raclette (central Alps) : melted cheese & potatoes/meat
•Pot-au-feu boiled beef with vegetables
•Boeuf Bourguignon (Burgundy) : slow cooked beef with gravy
•Gratin dauphinois (Rhone-Alpes) : oven roasted slices of potatoes
•Aligot (Auvergne) : melted cheese mixed with a puree of potatoes
•Bouillabaisse (fish + saffron) (Marseille and French Riviera). Don't be fooled. A real bouillabaisse is a really expensive dish due to the amount of fresh fish it requires. Be prepared to pay at least €30/persons. If you find restaurants claiming serving bouillabaisse for something like €15/persons, you'll get a very poor quality.
•Tartiflette (Savoie) Reblochon cheese, potatoes and pork or bacon.
•Confit de Canard (Landes) : Duck Confit, consists of legs and wings bathing in grease. That grease is actually very healthy and, with red wine, is one of the identified sources of the so-called "French Paradox" (eat richly, live long).
•Foie Gras (Landes) : The liver of a duck or goose. Although usually quite expensive, foie gras can be found in supermarkets for a lower price (because of their purchasing power) around the holiday season. It is the time of year when most of foie gras is consumed in France. It goes very well with Champagne.
Cooking and drinking is a notable part of the French culture, take time to eat and discover new dishes
National drinks:
• Wine is the most popular alcoholic drink in France, and the choice varies according to region.
• Pastis is a popular apéritif (brand name Ricard or Pernod).
• Beer is brewed in Nord Pas de Calais , Picardy and Alsace. The latter is said to brew the best beer in France. Cider is brewed in Upper and Lower Normandie.
• Coffee is always served after meals, and will always be black, in small cups, unless a café au lait (or café crème) is requested.
• A wide variety of brandies (such as Armagnac and Cognac) and liqueurs (such as Chartreuse and Genepi) are available.
Legal drinking age: 18.
Tipping: A 12 to 15% service charge is normally added to the bill in hotels, restaurants and bars, but it is customary to leave small change with the payment. Other France Travel Guides Communication Getting Around Climate Night Life and Entertainment Key Facts Stay Safe and Healthy Accommodation Food and Drink Shopping Money General Information Getting There Public Holidays
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Getting to France
Posted by Miss Kan Kongsom on 12 April 2010 04:33:52
France is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Agreement. European visa policy will be covered in the article about the EU. No visa is required for citizens of other EU member states, and those of some selected nations with whom the European Union or France have special treaties can enter... More
Shopping in France
Posted by Miss Kan Kongsom on 12 April 2010 04:33:43
Shopping The special purchases for your trip in France will include lace, wines, crystal glass, cheeses, and coffee, etc. Arques, the home of Crystal D'Arques, is situated between St Omer and Calais. Lille, the main town of French Flanders, is known for its textiles, particularly fine lace... More
Nightlife&Entertainment in France
Posted by Miss Kan Kongsom on 12 April 2010 04:33:35
There are many lively night clubs in main cities such as Paris, Lyon or Marseille. The drinks are likely to be more expensive. However, most of the entrances are free of charge. Nightclubs can also be found in rural areas even the remotest corners of France. There is no fixed style and music varies ... More
