Day 3209 (Sunday) 22 nd March 2026 This is Menton and this is the Cascade de Gairaut above Nice. Here are the rest of the best French dishes… 15. Best Food in France: The Raclette If you’re visiting in the winter, raclette is one of the best things to eat in France. Think meat (lots of it), potatoes, pickles, covered melted cheese. Although it is a dish that originates from Switzerland, the minute a cool wind blows in the fall, the French start talking about raclette. It’s a fun French dish to share with friends. 16. Coquille Saint-Jacques With all its coastal regions, seafood is plentiful in France. One of the best French dishes is Coquille Sainr-Jacques. Tender scallops in a creamy sauce often made with white wine, shallots, and herbs. All topped with a perfect gratin of bread crumbs and cheese. I love buying scallops at the markets in France. The fishmonger will happily open the shells and hand over the scallops. Scallops are also found in many other French dishes. Some...
