Burgundian gastronomy is renowned for its richness and for highlighting the region's star ingredients. Of course, boeuf bourguignon immediately springs to mind when one thinks of Burgundian cuisine, that beef simmered slowly for hours in red wine (from Burgundy, of course!), onions and carrots. But coq au vin is also one of the region's must-try dishes.
Burgundy snails, served with butter, garlic and parsley, are also an exceptional dish - and one that intrigues tourists from all over the world. Enjoy them as an appetizer, along with jambon persillé (parsleyed ham), a knuckle of pork cooked in a white wine broth and then assembled in a terrine with a parsleyed jelly, and gougères, an airy cheese puff. By the way, did you know that Burgundian fondue is only Burgundian in name, since it's actually a Swiss speciality?
Bordering Burgundy, Franche-Comté also boasts an opulent culinary terroir, influenced by neighboring Swiss and German traditions. Signature Franche-Comté dishes include potée comtoise with its famous Morteau sausage, poulet à la comtoise with Comté cheese sauce, Mont d'Or au four, served with charcuterie and potatoes, and poularde aux morilles.
In Paris, a number of restaurants offer some of these mouth-watering specialties. So, here are the best addresses for Burgundian and Franc-Comtois restaurants in Paris!
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