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Top Gourmet City Breaks in France
Your guide to the best cities in France for a gourmet food and drink themed weekend break or holiday. It’s no accident that France is the land where the Michelin star was born. No country has equalled its reputation for taking fine local produce and creating superb cuisine accompanied by glorious wine that perfectly complements a meal.
Our top cities for gourmet breaks all boast restaurants, wine cellars, markets and stores that reflect the best regional traditions and are run by people who want to share their passion for food and wine.
From great value bistros to the kitchens of world famous chefs, you’ll find a mouth-watering range of inspiring gourmet experiences.
Gourmet City Break Destinations:
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Bordeaux (Gironde)
Bordeaux is the capital of the most famous wine region in the world. It provides all the culture and shopping of a large and sophisticated city associated with the centuries old wine trade.
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Brest (Finistère)
Brest is one of France's historic ports, located on the western tip of Brittany, the city is still an important port and naval base
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Dijon (Côte d'Or)
Dijon is a city in eastern France, the administrative capital of the Côte-d'Or département and of the Bourgogne région. Dijon is the historical capital of the province of Burgundy.
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Grenoble (Isère)
A former winter olympic city with many winter sporting facilities. There are many restaurants to suit all pockets and all tastes covering almost every cuisine.
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Lille (Nord)
Lille and its districts (in northern France) have a style of their own - somewhere between Flemish and baroque. Since the 17th century Lille has been enlarged three times, giving the town its present day look, which is that of a fairly new town. Eurostar trains stop at Lille, so it's an easy destination to visit.
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Lyon (Rhone)
Lyon is the third largest French city, it is a major centre of business and has a reputation as the French capital of gastronomy and is registered as a World Heritage site.
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Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A city to keep you busy or to relax in, the choice is yours. With museums, parks, monuments, ancient buildings and a number of guided tours, there is much to do and see. Or relax in the many parks and enjoy the cuisine at restaurants which cater for every palate.
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Reims (Marne, Champagne-Ardenne)
Reims is a city in northern France, situated in the department of Marne in the Champagne-Ardenne region. It is probably best known for its cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims, where the kings of France were crowned.
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Toulouse (Haute-Garonne)
Toulouse, with its beautiful historic centre, is one of the most vibrant and metropolitan provincial cities in France.
