General French News | French cuisine isn't all about the patisserie

Friday,10th, June at 12.10 by Deborah Bates

There's a lot more to French cuisine than the contents of its myriad pattiseries, an expert from Travel Bite has claimed.

The anonymous writer said that although France is typically associated with 'crusty baguettes, sweet pastries and cream cakes,'' there's actually a lot more to its gastronomy.

In fact, the country boasts a 'diverse variety of favours' that those heading to holiday gites in France can try.

The travel expert added: 'The region around Provence, in particular, is where many ingredients are grown and if you're planning to drive through the countryside, you'll pass olive groves and citrus fields.'

'But when you do come, make sure you try some of the local specialities, such as its famous salade nicoise. Or...opt for la socca - a crepe cooked in a wood-fire oven - vegetable stew soupe au pistou or deep-fried courgette flowers?'

Red mullet and Bream are also popular in Provence, the writer added, as well as Semillon and Rolle wine. However it's not just this area that is home to France's most treasured culinary delights.

According to France Attraction, areas such as Perigord and Privas offer tasty delights; home to traditional pate and marrons glaces respectively.

Normandy is home to the famous Camenbert and Creme fraiche d'Issigny, whilst Toulouse offers 'the perfect cassoulet' and Perigoudine is home to the world's most 'luscious' black truffles - giving those on French holidays plenty to choose from.