What comes to mind when we talk about "French gastronomy"? Baguette, snails and oysters, saucisson, ceps, cheese, or macarons... France is famous the world over for its gastronomy and its art of living.
More than great recipes, French gastronomy is a way of life. The French have a tight attachment to the richness and diversity of each region. This is what we call “Terroir”. It has a social aspect too. French people take time to eat and appreciate their meals. They like being surrounded by friends and family while sharing not only a meal but also a good time. This is their way of enjoying life.
French gastronomy became a “real word” and entered the Cambridge English dictionary. It is “the art and knowledge involved in preparing and eating good food”.
We propose several trips in which you can discover this French gastronomy !
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In 2010, UNESCO inscribed French gastronomy on the Iist of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. They highlighted different points to come to their final decision:
* the use of fresh, local, products, whose flavors go well together
* the careful selection of dishes which reflect the terroir and diversity of French regions
* the pairing of food and wine
* the setting of a beautiful table
* the conversations and rituals associated with each meal
Each region has its own cookbook with many recipes, one even better than the other. Le Midi with Castelnaudary cassoulet, Burgundy wines, Atlantic and Mediterranean seafood, Loire fish... You can taste something new every day.
But be careful, do not eat too much, the next day you have to get back on the bike!