A Drool-Worthy Culinary Map of France

France is one of the undisputed food capitals of the world. After all, this is the country that has given us champagne, crepes and croque monsieurs. 

One of the country’s culinary secrets is its obsession with eating local. In comes this mouthwatering culinary map of France, which will show you exactly where to get go for your favorite foods.

From north to south, hit up these regions and cities for a grand foodie adventure.

 You haven’t had dijon mustard until you’ve had it in Dijon.

It’s impossible to say there is one superior French cheese. But there is no denying that camembert is one of the country’s most pleasing ones. Its creamy softness and flavorful taste have earned it a place in supermarkets around the planet. 

The cheese is usually matured for about a month — just long enough to give it an intense flavor but not long enough to make it pungent. Originating from the region of Normandy, camembert is one of France’s greatest treasures.

Champagne is one of the most ubiquitous alcoholic drinks on the planet. The queen bee of sparkling wine, many copycat bubblies try to imitate it, but none come close. 

Hailing from the region of Champagne (of course), this product has a protected designation. This means that anything made outside of its namesake region cannot by law be called champagne. 

The drink is made with a blend of grapes native to the region and fermented a second time while bottled. Yes, that hefty price tag is justified.

For all the hate Parisians get from the rest of France, they’ve been responsible for heavenly inventions like the indulgent croque monsieur. 

Now a brunch staple around the world, it consists of a ham and cheese sandwich topped with gruyere cheese and bechamel sauce, then baked to gooey perfection. There is a dispute among Le Bel Age, Le Trou dans le Mur and Café de la Paix over who first served the dish in 1910.

We’re forever indebted to whoever made it.