One of the main criteria in choosing a holiday destination in France is what you like to eat. The gastronomy of France is famous throughout the world. And each region offers a diverse and unique range of food and drinks. Butter and cream in the north, olive oil in the south. White wines of the Loire Valley, the red wines from the banks of the Rhone. Discover here some of our self-indulgent features of all things gastronomic that you will experience wherever you choose to holiday in France.
Located near Carcassonne, more precisely in Trèbes, this artisanal chocolate factory is one of the oldest in Aude, the creations respect the authenticity of the raw materials. Every year, artisan chocolatiers design new creations, adapted to the evolving tastes and desires of chocolate lovers.
Burgundy is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, known for its exceptional wines and picturesque landscapes.
For wine lovers, discover a selection of the best vineyards to visit during your stay in Burgundy!
Provence, with its enchanting landscapes, is a popular destination for its art of living, but also for its gastronomic events that celebrate local products. If you are an epicurean looking for authentic flavours, Provence is a region to explore without moderation.
Lyon is often called the capital of French gastronomy, it is an essential destination for lovers of good food.
Nestled between the Rhône and the Saône, this city is full of culinary delights that will delight your taste buds. If you are passionate about cooking, a gastronomic getaway in Lyon promises you an unforgettable experience.
France is famous for its wine and is home to picturesque wine villages that captivate wine lovers and travelers seeking cultural discovery. Nestled in the heart of the vineyards, certain villages offer a unique experience combining exquisite tastings, captivating landscapes and wine traditions.
Come and discover all the secrets of chocolate in this open and free museum.
A unique and original experience with an immersion in a reconstituted tropical forest where the pod harvesters are at work. You will be able to visit several rooms: from the discovery of aromas in a fun space to the production of chocolate live.
Discover La Balette, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Collioure. It is located on the seafront, in Collioure within the Hotel du Relais les 3 Mas. A gastronomic experience with more menu proposals ranging from 7 to 12 Services.
Discover the starred restaurant La Galinette in Perpignan. Christophe Comes opened La Galinette in 2000 and 7 years later received a star in the Michelin Guide. Christophe Comes is passionate about the land and associates his restaurant with a 2-hectare vegetable garden that he cares for. Fruits and vegetables grow with love in this garden. And it shows on the plate.
Le Grand Cap is a place, a unique place on the cliffs of Leucate, a breathtaking view of the sea. In 2016 Erwan and Pamela Houssin itch for Avignon to return to their roots. They left behind a starred restaurant, Diapason. Two years later, they regained the star of the Michelin Guide for the Grand Cap.
La table du 2, Franck Putelat's brasserie in Nîmes in the South of France. Franck Putelat, 2-star chef, has a restaurant and a brasserie in Carcassonne and also a brasserie in Nîmes, La Table du 2. Seasonal and refined menus.
Hugo Zeldine, pastry chef at La table du 2 in Nîmes in Occitanie. La table du 2 is a brasserie run by Franck Putelat, chef with two Michelin stars.
The brasserie is located in an enchanting setting, on the 2nd floor of the Musée de la Romanité, opposite the Roman amphitheater.
La Barbacane, gourmet restaurant in the city of Carcassonne.
Located in the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne, La Barbacane welcomes you to a place steeped in history. Sublime with a terrace overlooking the fortifications, the setting is enchanting. La Barbacane is a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Located in Versailles a few steps from the Palace, this creperie is a restaurant specializing in Breton specialities. The decoration and the welcome make it a very pleasant and warm place. You will find the classic Breton pancakes, but also the most exotic, as well as sweet crepes with chocolate, tatin, kinder for the greediest. You can also taste salads or others.
Jordan Yuste, a Michelin star for his restaurant l'Arrivage in Sète.
In 2021, Jordan already received the Young National Talent award from Gault&Millau. In 2023, Jordan receives his first Michelin star. Certainly to be discovered.
During your meals at the restaurant or your stays at the hotel you may have heard of the stars of the Michelin Guide.
It is a red-colored guide, in the form of a hotel gastronomic directory and guide launched at the beginning of the 20th century by the Michelin tire company.
You will also find the Green Guide, which describes the main activities and interesting regional curiosities, as well as Michelin maps of routes and orientation.
The Gaillac vineyard is a bastion of ancient grape varieties. The winegrowers like to find the old local grape varieties left aside, forgotten or lost. This one has never broken with history, the grape varieties are the identity of the Gaillac vineyard.
Located in Pézenas, the Delauzun restaurant offers fine and gourmet cuisine to awaken your taste buds. According to legend Molière would have resided from 1646 to 1657 and would have appreciated the wines of the region.
The estate was passed from hand to hand before being renovated with new modern facilities, next to historic buildings. Giving way to the restaurant of Matthieu de Lauzun, Michelin-starred chef.
Restaurant la Chèvre d'Or is a sublime starred gourmet restaurant in Eze. Eze is a small charming village located a few kilometers away, on the heights of Nice. It is one of the pearls of the Côte d'Azur. The restaurant is open daily from April 6 for dinner until October 28, 2023.
Restaurant of the Abbaye de Fontfroide in Narbonne.
10 minutes from Narbonne city center, in the heart of the abbey, a unique place for a restaurant that has its Gault & Millau hat.
Reservation strongly recommended whether for lunch or dinner.
Welcome to Sarah and Fabian Feldmann. Their restaurant is located in the Saint-Charles district of Biarritz in South-West France. The cuisine is tasty, the products are seasonal and local. A committed and starred gastronomic restaurant.
Goxoki, gourmet restaurant in Bayonne. Are you staying on holiday in the Basque coast? Pure France recommends the gourmet restaurant Goxoki located in the historic district of Petit Bayonne. A cozy restaurant that is held in family.
The Côte d'Azur is one of the most popular destinations in France, very appreciated for its climate which reigns there but also for its gastronomy. The region is known for its fresh seafood dishes, Provençal specialties and world-famous local wines. If you are looking to discover the best restaurants on the Côte d'Azur, here are some of our recommendations.
Julien Dugourd, pastry chef at the Chèvre d'Or in Eze. La Chèvre d'Or is a gourmet restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean. A starred restaurant (two stars) in the Michelin guide. Julien has been established there since 2010.
Travel to truffle country! The truffle is a diamond of French gastronomy that is eaten on occasions or simply to have fun.
Domaine de Majastre, Domaine d'Argens, Domaine de Montine... so many estates that offer truffles in all their forms.
Rooftop Le Georges, at the top of the Georges Pompidou center in Paris.
A place of paradise. Paradise of the senses.
The first would be the view, as the entrance is a unique spectacle of Paris day and night. The taste of course, the cuisine is delicious.