Every time I share a video about French elementary school lunches, a few familiar comments appear. “That must be a private school.” “There’s no way ordinary French children eat like this.” Or, from people who grew up in France: “My…
Every time I share a video about French elementary school lunches, a few familiar comments appear. “That must be a private school.” “There’s no way ordinary French children eat like this.” Or, from people who grew up in France: “My…
Every October, France dedicates a week to discovering taste. From school cafeterias to classroom workshops, La…
by Rebeca Plantier October 12, 2026
French school lunches are about more than what’s on the plate. From sharing a meal and…
by Rebeca Plantier September 28, 2026
What are children really eating for school lunch in Paris? I looked at menus from six…
by Rebeca Plantier September 24, 2026
France is remarkably structured for most of the year. Then August arrives. Shops close, cities empty,…
by Rebeca Plantier August 13, 2026