Food and drink

The basics of French wine labelling

Why are French wines labelled as Bordeaux or Burgundies, and not Cabernet or Malbec? Jonathan Hesford explains

Why English and French breakfasts are so unalike

A traditional hearty English breakfast may have been in response to France's lack of a morning meal

Why Madeleines have enduring appeal in France

The light, buttery, shell-shaped cakes that left their mark on French literature are traditional in many regions

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Which is the cheapest supermarket in France?

A new study shows just how close prices for common food items can be across brands

Law proposal to make it easier to open bistrots in French villages

Number of such rural establishments has fallen by 60% in last 60 years

Supermarket brand products ‘cheaper but less healthy’

Own-brand products can cost up to 30% less than branded items, but are often of poorer quality, a new study claims

Prices on these supermarket products will increase by up to 15% in France this year

Some products including beauty, hygiene, and pasta are set to fall in price

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this March?

March is the time to benefit from end of winter foods, as many seafood dishes go out of season

Sweet and flavoursome: France’s strawberry season starts now

The first gariguettes are already being picked in south-west France. Supermarket prices are around €3.99 a 250g punnet

How to buy, eat and store the best French strawberries

As spring approaches and strawberries come into season, here are top tips for achieving optimal fruity flavour, according to experts

This low-cost supermarket olive oil is voted best by French consumer association

The study evaluated 24 oils, including 11 organic varieties

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in March

Goat’s cheese makes a strong return as spring leads to fresh produce

Why Mars bars are missing from many French supermarkets - and why prices might rise

Current negotiations between supermarkets and distributors over price changes are set to end this week but not all agreements have been finalised

Mass cheese recall launched in France over E.coli fears

Several major supermarkets are affected, ‘Morbier’ cheese in particular is recalled

French parliament to vote on law to offer €150 a month card for healthy food

The card would be intended to benefit consumers and farmers, and comes after successful trials of similar schemes in Bordeaux and Montpellier

La Chandeleur: French ‘Pancake Day’ is on Sunday February 2

When, why and how France celebrates this centuries-old Christian Candlemas crêpe tradition

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in February

Cow’s milk cheeses dominate as winter comes to an end

How lower inflation rate is affecting food prices in France

Some products saw prices drop by 7% with others seeing double digit rise over last 12 months

When and why are many French supermarkets phasing out shopper loyalty cards?

They have issued advice on how to avoid losing your points

Pimp your potage: making the most of French supermarket soups

Discover how to elevate ready-made soups with simple ingredients for a gourmet touch

Photos: The French destinations named unmissable in 2025 by the New York Times

Two areas in France have been highlighted in the new ranking

Learning French: helpful vocabulary around potatoes

Get spud smart with this guide - and learn the link between potatoes and swearing

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in January

An especially pungent cheese is among those recommended

Recipe: Impress in record time with this quick Coq au Vin

We look at a recipe from the new cookbook by Marcus Wareing that uses chicken and other common ingredients

‘French people have a real pride in their food and in their ingredients’

Former BBC journalist and author Steve Parks talks about his life in France and how he beat the French at their own game in a cooking contest

France’s galette des rois: Six facts about this January 6 cake

Epiphany marks the Three Wise Men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. We look at how France celebrates with a special sweet treat

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this January?

Fresh seasonal produce remains plentiful despite the cold winter months

Eating Camembert improves memory (at least in mice), new report says

The research study focused on chemicals created in the cheese’s fermentation process

Major recall of dry pet food across France over salmonella risk

Several supermarkets including E.Leclerc and Intermarché have recalled products

Recipe: Warm yourself up with a delicious baked Camembert

Share this classic French dish with your loved ones

Father’s anger at wine used in meals served to girl, 3, at state creche in Nice

‘I don't want my daughter to discover the taste of a wine sauce at this age’ he said

How to create the perfect French Christmas cheese platter

A couple who recently won an award for their cheese business in the south of France give their tips to The Connexion

What is the problem with Perrier water and could production really stop?

One of the site’s seven water catchments was suspended from use in April

Wine scammers targeting retirees in south-west France handed prison sentences

One victim spent €14,000 on wine in six months

French firm aims to cut food waste through 'upcycling'

Waste is taken from restaurants and turned into new products

Drinks mis-sold as traditional kefir ‘mislead’ consumers in France

Many ‘kefir’ drinks do not contain the right ingredients, a consumer association says

Dordogne village petitions against opening of nearby McDonald’s restaurant

Villagers say there are enough local restaurants, but mayor focuses on job opportunities

Watchdog highlights Christmas food shopping ‘scams’ in France

Pastries with palm oil, excess packaging, inflated prices…vote for the worst ‘scam’ in this food watchdog’s annual contest

Legendary British cookery writer was inspired by Antibes - and its market

Sarah Hyde, who now lives in the town, explores Elizabeth David’s connection with its marché provençal. We also share one of her recipes

The basics of French cheese and wine pairing

Columnist Jonathan Hesford looks at the types of cheese and styles of wine that match

How to meet new people over dinner in France - we try out new app

Chatting over a meal with five strangers on a Wednesday night is becoming popular but how does it work?

Interview: American chef Jane Bertch on living out her food dreams in France

Jane Bertch was sent to Paris for her banking career but ended up starting a successful cookery school

How to bake traditional French bread

Discover artisanal baker Issa Niemeiier-Brown's 'simple and pure' recipe for a perfect baguette

Frogs’ legs was a British dish long before it became French delicacy

Ancient Britons enjoyed the food 8,000 years ago, archaeologist claims

Chateaux bargains to be had as Chinese investors leave Bordeaux vineyards

Currency restrictions prompt sales, offering potential bargains for new buyers

Montélimar nougat wins special protection: what does this mean?

The European Commission confirmed the status for the famous sweet treat this week

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in December

Kitchen staples sit alongside local dairy delicacies as winter begins

A Corsican drink is 'behind the creation' of Coca-Cola, researchers claim

A new owner of brand is leading the fight with the US giant for recognition

French winter warmer recipes: Tarte Tatin

A happy accident resulted in this classic French dessert

French winter warmer recipes: Boeuf bourguignon

This delicious beef stew braised in red wine is a standard of Parisian bistros

EU faces legal challenge from French lawyer over weedkiller sale decision

Corinne Lepage fighting decision to allow glyphosate to be sold in Europe for another 10 years

Olive oil prices in France set to fall with bumper harvest in sight

Costs per litre rose by over €4 in the previous three years

Nutrition label will not be mandatory on food in France, Health Minister says

1,400 companies have signed up to the rating scheme

French wine producers fear price increases as a result of US election

The US is France’s fourth-largest trading partners, but tariffs may threaten exports

Boulangers battle to save real bread in France

The country is renowned for its artisan loaves, yet there has been a shift towards cheap industrial bread

Popular lunch voucher system to be revamped in France

Scheme faces significant changes amidst digital shift and market competition

France at risk of shortage of citrus fruits after Spanish floods

Production has been affected by the devastating floods in the Valencia region

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in November

Several French cheeses are good to eat this month - alongside a Swiss classic

French winter warmer recipes: Choucroute garnie

This simple Alsatian dish of fermented cabbage, potatoes and sausages is best served with beer

French wine production faces sharp decline

Adverse weather conditions across France's key vineyards forecast a 22% drop in output for 2024

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this November?

See which vegetables complemented by France’s staple citrus fruit, the clementine

Concern over Mercury levels in canned tuna sold in France

Organisations are calling on limits to be much stricter. French brand ‘Petit Navire’ had mercury levels 13 times higher than fresh fish limits

Recipe: hearty Maroilles tart

Try this simple traditional dish from the north of France, also known as Flamiche au Maroilles

Village in south-west France celebrates its world-famous peppers

Espelette, in the Pays Basque, hosts an annual festival for its eponymous piment on October 26

Letters: Vegetarians can cook at home and leave French restaurants to the rest of us

Reader says the pressure for more menu options would turn France into a nanny state

Record-breaking year for French scallops

There has been a bumper crop of the popular seafood

Allergy tracking app to ease shopping difficulties created by French students

Innovative app by students helps allergy sufferers scan products and share tips, enhancing supermarket experiences.

France's latest tasty trend mixes food with games

Combining the French love of cheese, wine and chocolate with escape rooms has resulted in a new concept – food gaming

Best restaurant in world is in France, say Tripadvisor reviews

The eaterie’s original dishes, top-notch service and beautiful setting were all praised

Which fruits, vegetables and fish are in season in France this October?

Beginning of autumn sees wide array of hearty vegetables make their way back onto plates

Know your cheeses and their seasons: which to eat in France in October

Unpasteurised cow’s milk cheeses are the best choices for this month

Mythbuster: France has 258 varieties of cheese

A famous quote by Charles de Gaulle is often rolled out in discussion... but is it correct?

Finding and harvesting nuts in France

Exploring the culinary and practical uses of walnuts from a part-time paysanne

Wine crisis: France looks to tear up 30,000 hectares of vines

It comes as younger people are drinking less wine

American chain Dairy Queen to open up to 200 outlets in France

Stores are likely to run on a franchise model

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The basics of French wine labelling

Why English and French breakfasts are so unalike

Why Madeleines have enduring appeal in France

Which is the cheapest supermarket in France?

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Major recall of dry pet food across France over salmonella risk

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What is the problem with Perrier water and could production really stop?

Wine scammers targeting retirees in south-west France handed prison sentences

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Drinks mis-sold as traditional kefir ‘mislead’ consumers in France

Dordogne village petitions against opening of nearby McDonald’s restaurant

Watchdog highlights Christmas food shopping ‘scams’ in France

Legendary British cookery writer was inspired by Antibes - and its market

The basics of French cheese and wine pairing

How to meet new people over dinner in France - we try out new app

Interview: American chef Jane Bertch on living out her food dreams in France

How to bake traditional French bread

Frogs’ legs was a British dish long before it became French delicacy

Chateaux bargains to be had as Chinese investors leave Bordeaux vineyards

Montélimar nougat wins special protection: what does this mean?

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A Corsican drink is 'behind the creation' of Coca-Cola, researchers claim

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EU faces legal challenge from French lawyer over weedkiller sale decision

Olive oil prices in France set to fall with bumper harvest in sight

Nutrition label will not be mandatory on food in France, Health Minister says

French wine producers fear price increases as a result of US election

Boulangers battle to save real bread in France

Popular lunch voucher system to be revamped in France

France at risk of shortage of citrus fruits after Spanish floods

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French wine production faces sharp decline

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Concern over Mercury levels in canned tuna sold in France

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