France

Once overlooked after its agricultural decline, the Gard is now one of southern France’s most compelling new food regions, drawing ambitious chefs to its produce-rich landscapes and enduring local food culture.

Long defined by tradition and the shadow of the world-renowned Chef Paul Bocuse, Lyon is reclaiming its place as one of France’s most dynamic food cities — where heritage and new energy now share the same table.

In Paris and wine country, the best hotels near a new class of Star restaurants in France.

One of our Inspectors gives a firsthand account of their meal at France’s new Three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant: Michaël and Ingrid Arnoult’s Les Morainières, where the dishes are rooted in a stunning landscape of lakes and mountains.

The eagerly anticipated list of our Inspectors’ favorite dishes is here. From standout plates in One-, Two- and Three-Star restaurants in Paris to unforgettable creations served in some of the best MICHELIN-Starred restaurants across France, these are 10 of the most memorable dishes our team tasted over the past year.

A culinary road trip through France’s mountains, from the foothills of the Jura Mountains to the grand resorts of the French Alps, spotlighting the new generation of high-altitude restaurants shaping the country’s dining scene.

This year, The MICHELIN Guide France awards a prestigious third Star to one restaurant, and there are seven new Two-Star restaurants and 54 new One-Stars. Read on for a complete overview of all the new Stars in The MICHELIN Guide France 2026 selection.

Explore the full list of all 668 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants in France for 2026. Alongside the comprehensive selection, which includes the 62 newly awarded Stars, our Inspectors offer an insight into the key trends shaping French gastronomy today.

From chou farci to the perfect pâté and profiteroles, these are the traditional bistro dishes our Inspectors return to again and again in Paris.

From Paris to France's remote villages, these 75 newly added affordable restaurants bring gourmet quality to diners at accessible prices, pushing the number of our Bib Gourmand tables across France to 430.

With his legendary restaurant The Fat Duck now over 30 years old, renowned chef Heston Blumenthal reveals his love affair with the French region of Provence — and the restaurant that sparked his career.

Explore Paris in 48 hours with journalist and author Lindsey Tramuta as she takes us on a MICHELIN Guide journey to four bistros where chefs are putting their spin on the classics, as well as offbeat things to see and do in the city. Read on for the full itinerary and check out the video below.

The MICHELIN Guide visited Bordeaux on a four-day, autumnal journey through the famed wine region’s vineyards and restaurants.

Beyond the gilded palace, Versailles reveals a city alive with markets, art and the quiet pleasures of French life. Spend two days discovering its artisans, gardens and tables fit for a king.

From couture-clad store windows in Courchevel to Olympic-famous slopes in Chamonix and Ibiza-level après-ski parties in Val d’Isère, this is where to go in the French Alps. Skiing may be half the draw, but this is France — so dining is just as much what makes these destinations shine as the slopes themselves.

Inspired by her father’s love for French cuisine, restaurateur Alice Tuyet is redefining plant-based dining in Paris — with a touch of mischief, flair and healthy helpings of sauces.

At top Paris hotel Le Bristol, master pastry chef Maxence Barbot is turning desserts into edible works of art — elevating French patisserie to dazzling new heights.

Once known for its grittiness, Pigalle has transformed into one of Paris’ most sought-after neighborhoods, offering creative dining, stylish stays and heaps of history. We hear the local take, from chefs to small business owners.