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French cooking rests on regional traditions that share a few firm habits: good butter, fresh herbs, patient braising and sauces built from pan juices. The north favors butter, cream, apples and beer, Brittany buckwheat and seafood, Alsace pork, sauerkraut and Germanic bakes, the southwest duck, beans and garlic, and the Mediterranean coast olive oil, tomatoes, anchovies and wild herbs. Bread is bought fresh every day and cheese often closes the meal. Weeknight dinners are simple, such as a soup, a roast chicken, a gratin or a salad in mustard vinaigrette, while weekends and holidays bring slow stews, tarts and rich desserts. Meals traditionally follow an order of starter, main, cheese and dessert, and lunch is still taken seriously. Pastry is a craft of its own, from croissants and choux buns to tarts, madeleines and macarons. Wine is chosen by region, so a Burgundy stew is cooked and served with Burgundy red.

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Breakfast

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Common questions

What is French food known for?

Slow-cooked stews such as coq au vin and cassoulet, bistro classics like steak frites and onion soup, fine breads and pastries, and a huge range of cheeses. Sauces, butter and wine are central to the style.

What is the national dish of France?

There is no official one. Pot-au-feu is often called the national dish because of its long history and its place at family tables, while boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin and cassoulet are strong rivals.

Is French food spicy?

No. Seasoning relies on herbs, mustard, garlic, shallots and wine. Black pepper and piment d'Espelette give gentle warmth in a few regional dishes, but real heat is rare.