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Famous French Food
Popular Foods in France
Popular and famous French food includes baguettes, foie gras, Champagne, croissants, duck confit, and of course French fries! France is a country of food. Everywhere you look there is something new to taste. Almost always there is a wonderful story that goes along with the experience.
Chestnut Puree
Crème de marron from the Ardeche region is a popular spread for toast or crepes, but it is also used as an ingredient in recipes.
Duck Confit
To make confit de canard, duck is cured in salt and then cooked and preserved in its own fat. Discover some traditional ways of serving confit in France.
Foie Gras
Talk about famous French food -- I know you've heard of foie gras. This infamous French delicacy is often served with champagne at Chrstmas and New Year's celebrations.
French Breads
Along with cheese and wine, bread is an icon of the French gourmet food experience. The incredibly popular baguette is the supporting actor in almost any French meal.
French Candy
Calissons, berlingots, and dragées are just a few of the sweet treats you'll find French kids and adults enjoying whenever they can.
French Cookies
The blissful variety of popular French cookies includes verything from sugary crisp speculoos to the classic butter biscuit known as a petit beurre.
French Croissants
One of the most famous of French viennoiseries, you can find buttery rich croissants in almost any bakery in France.
French Dragées
These smooth, candy coated almonds are popular party favors at all sorts of French celebrations.
History of French Fries
Despite their name, and their incredible popularity in France, French fries may not be French at all.
Nutella
Although Italian in origin, you'd think Nutella was a famous French food. This chocolate hazelnut goo is spread on crepes, breads, and so much more.
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