Which chef comes top of the top of French gastronomy year after year? Alain Ducasse, of course, who took over Le Jules Verne on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, 125 metres above the ground – a few years ago. Expect haute cuisine French ingredients prepared by talented chef Pascal Féraud.
"The Hexagon," as France is commonly known, has all the climates and terrains you could ever need, which means the best things to do in France are... well-rounded? To be honest, it would be a real challenge to experience them all in just one lifetime. From Paris (and its supersized dose of culture) to gastronomic delights at every turn, we’ve pulled together the best of the France you don’t know, right here.
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