Lonely Planet presents France's most authentic dishes, direct from the kitchens where they were perfected.

From street-food vendors to Michelin-starred chefs, France's best local cooks share their passion for food and their region's classic recipes - from impossibly light cheese souffles and rustic coq au vin to delectable macarons.

Recipes include:

• Escargots
• Boeuf bourgignon
• Moules marinières
• Mousse de chevre frais
• Chicken stuffed with fois gras
• Cassoulet
• Tarte tatin
• Gougères
• Nougat de tours
• Pears in red wine
• Cremet d'Anjou
• And many more!

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