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The Gastronomic Meal of the French
The Gastronomic Meal
of the French
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The 'gastronomic meal of the French' describes the tradition of celebratory and festive meals in France.
Head up to our navigation bar or click the button below to learn about the customary folklore of the gastronomic meal and discover why this French tradition is recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage!
"La gastronomie est l'art d'utiliser la nourriture pour créer du bonheur.”
(Gastronomy is the art of using food to create happiness.)
- Théodore Zeldin, historian
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