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 Southwest: Heavily influenced by the cultural melting-pot typical of regions around the Mediterranean, Southwestern cuisine is usually paired with world-famous wines from Bordeaux and Toulouse.  Southeast, Lyon, Marseille and the Alps: This is one of the most culturally diverse regions of the country, historically located at the crossroads of many empires. While Lyon considers itself the gastronomic capital of the world, Marseille is particularly known for its seafood dishes and imported flavors. The mountainous Alps, on the other hand, offer more hearty dishes, made with famous cheeses like Reblochon and accompanied by world-class wines like Côtes du Rhône.  North and Northeast: This region’s rich history and nourishing cuisine heavily feature German and Belgian influences. Northeastern France is famous for its Burgundy wine and is home to the Champagne region, with a cuisine that favors hearty dishes made with ingredients coming from the east. Overall, France is a country with a rich cultural heritage, and its cuisine

Hauts de France

reflects this diversity. From the northwest to the southeast, each region has its own

Haut Normandie

Picardie

Normandie

Basse Normandie

Lorraine Grand Est

Île-de-France

Bretagne

Pays de la Loire

Franche Comté

Bourgogne

Centre-Val de Loire

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

unique traditions and flavors that

reveal a little bit of its tumultuous history.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rhône-Alpes

Occitanie

Provence-Alpes Côte d'Azur

Midi-Pyrénées

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