Food and drink

Must restaurants serve you free tap water in France?

There are several rules surrounding beverages in French restaurants

Egg shortage in France: Where to find them and when they will return

Shortages are set to continue, with a minister blaming ‘restrictive laws’ on chicken coops

Eating alone at work in France: are attitudes changing?

Why the social taboo is being reconsidered in the modern workplace

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French study claims ‘Dry January’ participation improves sleep and health

First major study of its kind in France praises challenge, but alcohol-free month is yet to receive official endorsement

Egg shortages continue in France after bird flu and weather chaos

Sales rose by 300 million eggs between 2024 and 2025 as producers struggle to meet demand

France targets imports from South America over banned chemical concerns

Avocados, mangoes, and cherries among food items set to be tested before entry

Hazelnut, chocolate… pork? France’s traditional galette des rois gets a modern makeover

January 6 marks Epiphany and the famous galette, eaten across France

Recipe: Corsican fiadone cheesecake

This easy-to-make cake is a traditional crowd-pleasing dessert

Recipe: Flemish beef and beer stew

This hearty dish featuring French pain d’épice (spice bread) and gnocchi is sure to warm you up during the cold winter months

Veggie burgers and plant-based sausages: French farmers and consumers react to name ruling delay

The EU failed to reach final agreement to draft rules governing plant-based naming

Winegrowers outraged by €0.01 bottle of wine in French supermarket

Lidl claims labelling error but local farmers’ union says it threatens local production

Travellers returning to UK from France warned over taking sandwiches, dairy, and meat

Restrictions on food imports from earlier this year continue

Thinking of taking gifts from France this Christmas? Check the rules first

It is illegal to take some common French produce into the UK or US

Foie gras, pâté, and terrine: 8 Christmas food ‘scams’ to watch out for in France

Find out which seasonal snacks are on this watchdog’s naughty list for 2025

Kouign-amann: a classic Breton pastry recipe

James Campbell reinvents classic pâtisserie creations with a contemporary Japanese twist, all made achievable to the home cook

Eat like a local in France – Macaronade sétoise

Explore the rich history and unique recipe of the traditional pasta dish from Sète that stands apart from spaghetti bolognese

Egg shortages continue at shops across France

Nearly one in five hypermarkets have faced egg shortages so far this year

Artisan cheese of the month, plus local speciality onion confit

Exquisite Fermier au Chablis is crafted with a Chablis wine-washed rind for a refined taste

France’s golden fruit: The legacy of Lorraine’s mirabelle plums

Explore the Grallet-Dupic family's historic mirabelle plum farm in Lorraine, producing exquisite eaux de vie, liqueurs, and more

Mangetout: there's nothing awful about French offal dishes

Discover the unique flavours of dishes like andouillette

Discover the unique flavours of French chestnuts and their culinary uses

Explore châtaignes and marrons, plus try a simple recipe for chocolate chestnut tart

Discover the iconic tarte Tropézienne, a French Riviera delight

The luxurious cake from Saint-Tropez is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Learn about its origins and celebrity connections

Recipe: French onion soup with Comté toasts

Featuring a rich broth and nutty, creamy-textured cheese, this is perfect for a comforting winter meal

Recipe: raclette over roasted potatoes with garlic, shallots and rosemary

A delicious twist on a classic raclette – perfect for a comforting winter meal

French winter warmer recipes: tarte Tatin

A happy accident resulted in this classic French dessert

French honey production almost double that of last year

South-east saw lower yields after being affected by summer heatwaves despite good news elsewhere

Recipe: Puy lentil and bacon soup with seasonal greens

Perfect for warming up during the colder months, this recipe is easy to follow and full of flavour

Eat like a local in France - Dragées de Verdun

Explore the rich history and craftsmanship of Maison Braquier, the last French company producing traditional sugared almonds, a beloved delicacy in Verdun since 1783

Slake your thirst at Verdun's beer museum

Explore Verdun's beer museum, plus enjoy a unique dining experience

French cheese production adapts to climate change

Producers are asking for a temporary relaxation of AOC rules

French artisan cheese of the month, plus a regional chocolate speciality

Explore the rich flavours of Le Curé Nantais, a soft cheese from Nantes, and indulge in the sweet Coussin de Lyon

Meet the French wine producers: Ampelidae's accidental bestseller

The story Ampelidae's organic wines, including the accidental creation of the bestselling Blanc d'Hive

Mangetout: Which is the champion of champignons?

Explore the rich world of French mushrooms, plus a great Paris restaurant for Eurostar travellers

Recipe: gratin de potiron and more French pumpkin varieties

Explore pumpkin varieties like potiron and citrouille, and learn how to cook them with traditional recipes and regional twists

Recipe: poached chicken breasts with wild garlic salsa verde

If the wild garlic is out of season, you can use a selection of soft green herbs instead

Learning French: enhance your language and cooking skills with TV shows

How watching French cookery shows can improve your vocabulary and culinary techniques at the same time

Recipe: Red mullet in an envelope

Baking red mullet in a sealed parchment parcel packed with herbs is an excellent way of retaining the delicate flavour and enticing aroma as it cooks

Recipe: aubergine tartare with flat-leaf parsley salad

This is a super tasty alternative to steak tartare and a great side or appetizer, or serve as canapés for a crowd

You can’t do better than buttery breakfast brioche

Exploring the origins and virtues of this petit déjeuner and goûter staple

Graph: how September’s inflation affects household budgets in France

Tobacco and service costs rose well above average

Fruits of success: the rise of trompe-l’oeil cakes

We explore the growing French pâtisserie trend for lookalike sweet treats

Wild mushroom poisoning on increase in France: Tips to avoid it

Some species can be easily confused and cause severe poisoning or worse

Classic French recipe with an exotic twist: caramelised onion soup

A dish inspired by the travels of two Paris chefs

Wild mushroom poisoning on increase in France: Tips to avoid it

Some species can be easily confused and cause severe poisoning or worse

Eat like a local in Lyon: cervelle de canut

A classic Lyonnaise dish made with fromage blanc and herbs, perfect for cheese lovers visiting Lyon

France’s egg consumption soars leading to shortages

Supply of French-origin eggs is struggling to keep up with demand

Carrefour store found guilty of presenting foreign fresh produce as French

Widespread checks in 2024 found many shops fall foul of general commerce rules

French artisan cheese of the month, plus a creamy regional speciality

‘Family-friendly' label launched to counter rise in child-free spaces

54% of French people are in favour of adult-only spaces

Siblings make sustainable vinegar from Champagne's leftover grapes

Mangetout: dining in Calais, plus oysters for beginners

Our food columnist has a French bistro recommendation and offers some mollusc tips

Discover the unique Chasselas grapes of Moissac

Why this glorious AOP grape is September's must-have fruit

French recipe: winemaker's steak with pan sauce

Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini, of The Cook’s Atelier in Beaune, share their saucy steak dish made using the drippings from the bottom of the pan

French winemaker jailed for selling fake champagne made with Spanish wine

Bottles of the fake drink were sold in Leclerc supermarkets as well as exported abroad

A quick guide to the perfect French press coffee

Learn about the history, technique, and places to shop for a rich, full-bodied brew

The Silver Spoon: discovering the culinary roots of frog soup

Featuring more than 2,000 recipes, this is one of Italy's most influential cookbooks

Discover France's summer cheese and a sweet teatime delight

Explore the refreshing Cantal jeune cheese and buttery La Fouace bread, perfect for warm days

Why eight cities in France are banning tuna in school canteens

‘We want the healthiest food possible for our children’

Listeria fears prompt global recall of French cheeses

Cheeses sold in 30 countries including UK, US, and Australia

Eat like a French local: why baeckeoffe remains an Alsatian speciality

The name of this dish means ‘baker’s oven’ in the Alsatian dialect

Easy-to-eat, juicy wonders: flat peaches are a summer highlight in France

Be sure to enjoy fresh peaches from your local French market this summer

France issues new cheese alert following earlier mass recall

Fears of E.coli outbreak has led to recall of several more products

Massive supermarket cheese recall could be linked to two deaths

Over 20 people have been diagnosed with listeriosis potentially linked to recalled products

French cuisine: in praise of herrings and samphire

Peter Bear on this perfect combination which has a rich history and fishy flavour

Recipe: souffléd pancakes with oranges and Grand Marnier

This 'show-stopping' dessert is one of Michel Roux's family favourites

Recipe: simple and delicious yoghurt cake

In her pâtisserie cookbook, Gâteau - The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes, award–winning American food writer, Aleksandra Crapanzano, explores how Parisians shop and bake