Fruit and vegetables

France’s moderate climate and diverse landscape - from snow-topped mountains in the Alps through volcanic valleys in the Massif Central, lush green pastures in Normandy, arid plains in Provence and thick forests in the Basque country - have created one enormous vegetable garden and orchard. The French’s dice have always been loaded when it comes to fruit and vegetables, and the way our French cook buys, cooks and serves them is still in sharp contrast to UK habits. Local markets, supermarkets and greengrocers, down to the most humble corner shop, will all have a great selection.