Latin Quarter
A sit-down area lets you enjoy light flaky pastries on-site at this branch of famous boulangerie Eric Kayser.
Must-see restaurants in France
Lyon
Since 1937, this charcuterie-traiteur has been one of Lyon's finest sources for sausages and prepared foods.
Bouches-du-Rhône
Excellent pizza and pasta with a Sicilian spin – but the wonderful rooftop terrace is the bit that seals the deal.
Mont St-Michel
This decent crêperie is located near the bottom of Grande Rue, up a 15th-century staircase from the souvenir shop.
The Lot
Chef Guillaume Rimet-Mignon uses produce fresh from Martel's grand markets to make creative, regional cuisine.
Marseille
Baking some of the best pastries near the Vieux Port, Le Pain de l'Opéra also has plenty of savoury options.
Orléans
A covered food market with about two dozen stalls, including three excellent fromageries and a boulangerie.
The Dordogne
Locals in the know reserve ahead at this shoebox-small alleyway bistro great for authentic market cuisine.
Lille, Flanders & the Somme
Fruit, veggies, cheeses, wines and prepared dishes are sold inside this one-time salt store built in 1784.
The Dordogne
Browse local winter delicacies, such as truffles (December to February), wild mushrooms and foie gras.
Côte d’Opale
Boulogne's lively fruit and vegetable market sees up to 40 stalls set up twice a week on place Dalton.
Nancy
A fresh-produce feast for the picnic basket, with several snack stands offering inexpensive lunches.
Menton
Menton’s covered food market near the seafront bursts with local colours, scents and flavours.
Versailles
Pick up sandwiches, salads, pastries and more for a quick bite on the go or picnic in the park.
Angers
This huge weekly market sells edibles and, at nearby place Louis Imbach, flea-market goods.
Burgundy
On Saturday mornings, a lively food market fills the esplanade along the Saône's banks.
The Pyrenees
Luchon’s covered market was established in 1897 and is still going strong.
The Loire Valley
Excellent homemade French cuisine served impeccably and with a warm smile.
Lille, Flanders & the Somme
Colourful stalls sell fruit, vegetables and other picnic supplies.
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Cleverly named Paris Texas serves real-deal Texan BBQ: smoked pork ribs, beef brisket and pulled-pork burgers, with hand-reared meat supplied by Le…
Marseille
The south-facing terrace of this relaxed 'corner bistro' is usually thronged in good weather. But the locals aren’t here for the sun so much as expertly…
Latin Quarter
Dig into one of 10 types of couscous or choose a meaty grill at this richly decorated North African restaurant tucked within the walls of the city’s art…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Truffle fans will be in raptures at this deli-restaurant. The prized fungi appears in everything imaginable, from sandwiches to dishes like œufs en…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A meal here is like a trip to Victor Hugo’s Paris: the restaurant and its decor date from 1845. The menu of family-style French cuisine ensures a stream…
Paris
The faintly vintage, aqua-blue façade of this concept kitchen is reassuringly befitting of the timeless French classic it serves inside – the soufflé. The…
Var
Tradition rules fierce and strong at this no-frills village inn, which doubles as the local bar-tabac (cafe-tobacconist). For locals, this is the place to…
Paris
Fill up on hearty alpine specialities – including tartiflette (melted Reblochon cheese and bacon baked with potatoes) and seasonal Mont d'Or, a 'hot box'…
