French food ranges from the humble to the sublime. Begin each day with a fresh croissant, build a picnic from a market of cheese, charcuterie and a warm baguette, and dine on regional classics like coq au vin or bouillabaisse.
Every region has its specialities and its wines — Burgundy and Bordeaux reds, Loire whites, Alsace rieslings and, of course, Champagne.
Take your time over meals, as the French do. A long, well-paced dinner is one of the country great pleasures.