Culture Spotlight: French food & festivals

group having a picnic and drinking wine under fireworks on Bastille Day

From the table to the celebration!
French meals aren’t just about eating — they’re about gathering, sharing, and marking special moments. Food becomes the centerpiece of festivals, traditions, and everyday joy. À table !

🥖 Bastille Day

Bastille Day picnics often feature wine, cheese, and fireworks. Food as celebration — food as a symbol of freedom.

🍷 Beaujolais Nouveau

A festival of wine and autumn treats, celebrated across France. Each November, the first sip of Beaujolais nouveau turns harvest into celebration.

🍬 La Chandeleur

Crêpes for good luck — sweet traditions with a cultural twist. Flipping a crêpe with a coin in hand brings good luck in France. Of course, the crêpe has to land perfectly for prosperity!

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