15 Pictures Of French Food That Will Make Your Mouth Water

From local lamb to fresh garlic and delicate chocolate, the French know how to do food better than anyone else in the world. Because we like to back up a statement with hard proof, here are some pictures of French food taken during our trip to the Aveyron, including restaurant dining and markets. But be warned – this food porn is enough to get you hot under the collar.

We all know the French love their garlic, and you can buy bunches of it at Villefranche-de-Rouergue market.

If you ever get bored of red tomatoes, hop over to France and try every colour you can imagine!

An acquired taste but a favourite for many, pick up some olives as you wander around the stalls.

Explore unfamiliar flavours with veal at Cote Saveurs, one of Villefranche-de-Rouergue’s most acclaimed restaurants.

Two of our favourite French foods, get some bread and cheese to accompany your lunch.

Michel Bras certainly knows how to make a cheese souffle that melts in your mouth…

We’re not quite sure of the variety of these peppers, all we know is they are extremely eye-catching!

We got a bit snap-happy at the colours of the peppers…

The sausages in France are kind of monstrous, but definitely delicious!

One of our favourite meals in Villefranche, Aveyron lamb with potato is succulent and juicy served medium-rare.

Hake from the coast of Saint-Jean-de-Luz with a fennel vinaigrette courtesy of Cafe Bras in Rodez.

This isn’t just any nougat, this is Villefranche nougat with almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios…

Take a sample or buy a bag of your favourite, the dried fruit here is as good as the fresh equivalent.

Because why have a macaroon when you can have a macalon?

At this point we died in chocolate heaven.

By Charlotte Mellor