Food & Drink France
French cuisine has evolved from a long tradition of both rural, regional character and the high culture of the Grande Cuisine, which was originally influenced by nobility. Even today, good food represents both great value and an intrinsic pert of national identity for the French. In addition to large supermarkets, small specialty shops and the market still play a large role in providing fresh products. A multi-course meal is typical in France, at its simplest an appetiser, entree and dessert, with wine (generally red) and water. The real secret to the quality of French cuisine is found in the selection of excellent ingredients.
