Top 10 Local Foods to Try When Visiting Paris

1. Croissant: No trip to Paris is complete without tasting this world-famous, flaky and buttery crescent-shaped pastry. Perfect with coffee!

2. Escargots de Bourgogne: Also known as Burgundy Snails, cooked in a buttery garlic & parsley sauce, a true French delicacy.

3. Coq au Vin: Classic French stew where chicken is slow-cooked with wine, lardons, mushrooms, and optionally garlic.

4. Crêpes: Thin pancakes with a wide variety of fillings like Nutella, fruit, cheese or ham. Street vendors and crêpe cafes are ubiquitous in Paris.

5. Ratatouille: A traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish that originated in Nice, and can be eaten alone or accompanied with meat.

6. Baguette: It's hard to miss this quintessential French bread. Perfect for sandwiches, or even alone with some local cheese.

7. Bouillabaisse: A traditional Provençal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille. However, it's widely available and thoroughly enjoyed in Paris.

8. Quiche Lorraine: A delicious savory pie filled with cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables.

9. Tarte Tatin: An upside-down tart in which the fruit (usually apples) are caramelized in butter and sugar before the tart is baked.

10. Macarons: These elegant, colorful, and small round shell cookies with a sweet filling in between the shells are a treat enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.