French Gastronomy

Explore the history, traditions, and cultural roots that make French gastronomy so unique and celebrated around the world

Confréries

Les confréries: the gastronomic brotherhoods of France

In France, gastronomic brotherhoods, also known as confréries, celebrate local foods, wines, or culinary traditions passed down through local artisans. From Brie cheese to Burgundy wines, these quirky societies blend medieval rituals with modern celebrations, keeping these regional traditions very much alive.