French School Lunches: How They Work Today (Menus, Quality, Culture & Regulation)
French school lunches have changed dramatically since I began documenting them in 2014. Today they’re healthier,…
by Rebeca Plantier November 29, 2025
French school lunches have changed dramatically since I began documenting them in 2014. Today they’re healthier,…
by Rebeca Plantier November 29, 2025
A Note Before We Begin This story began with my very first visit to a French…
by Rebeca Plantier November 29, 2025
French school lunches are more than a meal. Here’s why the long, sit-down, multi-course lunch in…
by Rebeca Plantier November 27, 2025
How do French toddlers learn to eat everything - even vegetables? When my daughter attended daycare…
by Rebeca Plantier November 15, 2025
French school lunches are famous for their balance and variety. When I first learned the guidelines…
by Rebeca Plantier September 15, 2025
On a recent visit to a French school cafeteria, I watched five-year-olds sort waste and finish…
by Rebeca Plantier September 1, 2025
Looking for ways to improve school lunches in your community? These eight simple ideas—from model trays…
by Rebeca Plantier August 15, 2025
French school lunches are famously high quality, and I’ve written about them in detail here and…
by Rebeca Plantier December 15, 2022
A real French school lunch menu from one week in 2022, featuring organic produce, local ingredients,…
by Rebeca Plantier October 19, 2022
French school lunches went from healthy to even healthier in 2020 following new legislation. Find out…
by Rebeca Plantier September 13, 2022