7 Cuisinic Wonders of France: Must Try French Cuisine 

       **To taste French cuisine is to experience a symphony of flavors**

One of the most sophisticated cuisines, which are served so elegantly and ruling all over the world with their taste of classic French dishes. If you love to explore the different places for flavors, this country is heavenly for you.

There are countless places, which will amaze you. French cuisine is all about oil, herbs, sauces and breads. The way they showcase their cuisines through food is speechless.

This blog is all for the foodies out there, so make sure to take you ready for going through this delicious trip to France and get ready to dive into the mouth watering pastries and  flavorful breads.

Here are some cuisine and perfect places which are must to visit on your France trip.

Classic French Cuisine

Let’s say bonjour in a delicious style

Beef Bouguignon: It is traditional cuisine with delicious beef, which is cooked for 5 to 6 hours in red wine, and the chef adds lardons, carrots, mushroom, celery, peppercorns and cloves for a little spicy flavor. The name of this cuisine is derived from the word Burgendy, this local dish is a favorite for many people all across the world.

If you want to try the authentic Beef Bouguignon make sure you visit the stunning place which is Cafe des Musees located in Paris, this place was started in 1924. The place kept the essence of the Parisian cafes with the wooden work, which offers the unique view of chefs preparing the dishes for them.     

Coq au vin: It is an incredible dish, chicken uniquely tendered and fused with red wine flavor, vegetable and herbs, which get better with time of cooking. This dish is mainly prepared with male chicken only. This dish tastes amazing with potatoes whether they are smashed or roasted or the crusty French Bread.

Try it with rice, Farro, egg noodles or any grains. If you are looking for the best restaurant to try Coq au vin you can go Chez Marcel, La Jacobine, Aka Biche au Bois, Le Cafe De Paris Friedland, these are places known for French cuisine and perfect for you evening as well. 

Bouillaisse: It is a traditional French recipe of soup,  which includes Olive oil, leeks, fennel bulb, garlic, crushed tomatoes, black pepper, mussels, clams, fish, shrimp and parsley. A rich fish soup from Marseille, France which also has Greek and Roman roots as well. There are three types of fish, in traditional Bouillaisse, which are typically red rascasse, sea robin, and European conger. The southern French city of Marseille on the Mediterranean Sea has been famous for its spicy fish soup.

Creme Brulee: It is French cuisines which means burnt cream, it is typically originated in France, which was started in the 1691 cookbook “Le Cuisinier Royal et Bourgeois” by a chef at the Palace of Versailles. This is a desert that is composed with the rich cream and creamy custard base and topped with hard caramel. And a little burnt sugar flavor, adds crunch to the dessert.

Cheesecake: Cheesecake began in the 1400 to describe the cook tarts. The cheesecake we see nowadays started in 1600 and 1700. When yeast was removed and vanilla became more famous in the selection of the cheesecake flavor. But cheesecake is not originally a French cuisine, this dish is from Greece.

But here are some places where you can try cheesecake in France:

• House Jahan: It is a pastry shop near the airport in Potiers that some people say that they make one of the best cheesecakes in the region.

• Bailon House: This place specialises in making the brown crab cake the cells in the supermarket under the “legends of Poitou” brand.

• She’s cake, Paris: It is a small shop in Saint- Gervais that some say, they have a great selection of cheesecake, which includes almonds and orange flavor as well.

• Eclairs: It is a chocolate pastry which originated in the 19th century in Lyon, this dessert was created by a chef named Antonin Careme. It is made from choux dough filled with a cream and topped with melted chocolate and flavored icing.

There are countless cafe, where they serve stunning Éclairs some of them are mentioned below:

• L’Eclair de Genie: It is a modern pastry shop with the classic French cuisine taste, which includes the unique flavours like passion fruits, lemon yuzu, or salted caramel.

• Ritz Paris Le Comptoir: It is a pastry shop in Paris, which gives the luxurious desserts, elegantly designed ambience and their unique flavors, will give the pure experience of classiness and sophistication.

• Boulangerie Utopia: It is a uniquely crafted cafe in Paris, the place is very cozy during winter perfect for enjoying different French food. This place is known for unique flavors of Éclairs in raspberry and blueberry.           

• Croissant: There is nothing like Croissant in France. It is a layered pastry, which is carved in shape of a crescent, made of sweet flaky yeast dough. This is usually eaten for breakfast with coffee. Nowadays this dessert is getting popular all over the world through social media and

Here are some places where you can try the authentic taste of Croissant:

Stohrer: This cafe serves one of the best croissants in France, their specialty is almond Croissant which you get only here. It was built in 1730 when it was opened by king Louis XV pastry chef.

Café de l’Église: One of the most iconic bakeries for croissants you will ever taste, this bakery is known for its cozy ambience, not just that. Their croissants were sold out everyday and their almond and rose flavour are very popular all over the world.   

Maison Doucet: They are known for their classic stunning flavours of croissant and not just that, they offer a flavourful chicken sandwich which is very famous among the localities and visitors as well. So it is the perfect place for you to try the authentic classic croissant with sandwiches and coffee for side, making the morning perfect.

Laurent Duchêne: This beautiful cafe known as the universe of the pastry is run by a couple, Laurant and kyoko. Both of them are professional chefs and also recognised as the “ best craftsmen of France”. You must try their croissants and candies which feel like small heavenly baked cakes.

Conclusion

“French food isn’t just a meal, it is a lifestyle” this is how French cuisine has been representing itself all over the world. The way they serve the flavors is like a heaven delight, no wonder they are famous all over the world and visitors come to try such dishes from all over the world.

If you are planning to visit France for a cuisine tour, we hope this blog must have helped you to plan your yum trip to France.

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Frequently Asked Question

What is so unique about French cuisine?

French cuisine is known for the rich flavors, elegant representation and they use high quality ingredients and their classic authentic taste which have been a contest flavor from a very long time, which shows the sophistication and delicacy.

What are the three secrets of French cuisine?

French people say “ butter, butter and more butter “ in their dishes and it is so fulfilling and buttery. And they experience it with different flavors adding herbs and spices.