Drinks - French Beverages
Drinks - Les Boissons
Eat, drink, and be merry! If you want to purchase your favorite beverage at a restaurant, bar, or grocery store, you need to be able to say it in French. Here's a list of the most common drinks, with sound files. �€ la vôtre !
Absinthe
Once banned in France, absinthe is an incredibly strong and some say inspirational liquor.
Apéro provençal
Introduction to cocktail hour in the south of France - what they eat and drink.
Chartreuse : une couleur et une liqueur
Learn about France's famous liqueur and the largest spirit cave in the world.
French Coffee - Ordering Coffee in France
If you think ordering coffee in a French café or bar is the same as back home, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise. Ask for un café and you'll be presented with a tiny cup of espresso, and if you then request milk, you're likely to get a dirty look or sigh of exasperation. What's the problem?
À la vôtre
Propose a toast with the French expression "à la vôtre."
Cognac and South West France
Tastings, tours, and information about everything related to cognac.