Balade en France - French Food Festival 2024

Balade en France, meaning "A Walk Through France", is a vibrant annual festival that brings a taste of French gastronomy and culture to the heart of Hanoi. This highly anticipated event is a must-visit for foodies and anyone seeking a unique cultural experience.

Exploring French cuisine

For the French, dining is an art form. From ingredient selection to presentation and enjoyment, everything is elegant and refined.

A brief insight into French culinary culture

French cuisine currently ranks sixth globally. Moreover, France leads the European Union (EU) in high-quality agricultural products such as grapes, cereals, fruits, dairy, beef, and more. Additionally, French chefs excel in using sauces made from butter, cream, or wine.

French cuisine values precision, sophistication, and artistic presentation. This approach has deeply influenced chefs worldwide, elevating their skills to an art form. French cooking techniques have become essential for modern chefs to create exquisite dishes.

French cuisine emphasizes precision, elegance, and artistic presentation

Fine dining experience in France

A fine dining experience in France involves multiple courses, lasting from 2 to 3 hours, including:

• L'Aperitif: Small bites served with alcoholic beverages.
• L'Entree/Hors D'oeuvres: Seasonal appetizers based on fresh produce.
• Main course: Meat or poultry dishes like Steak, Pot au Feu, or Coq au vin.
• Salad: Simple green salads with vinaigrette, cleansing the palate and aiding digestion.
• Cheese: France boasts 1,200 types of cheese, served alone or with bread after the salad course.
• Dessert: France is famous for enticing and beautifully decorated desserts like mousse cakes, chocolate creations, or apple pastries.

Everyone will have the opportunity to experience authentic French cuisine at the festival

The 2024 French cuisine festival

"Balade en France" will be the ideal rendezvous from April 5th to 7th at Thong Nhat Park.

Indulging in fine French cuisine

At the festival, guests will delight in signature dishes such as beef tenderloin, baguettes, and croissants, along with the opportunity to sample various cheeses and enjoy famous wines. Additionally, guests can learn French cooking techniques, explore the art, as well as the beauty of French culture and its people.

Furthermore, French cuisine will shine brightest during the festival days, showcasing renowned restaurants or the sweet flavors of pastries. Alongside these, the essence of French products such as cheese, fruit jams, and fresh fruits will be presented by famous French companies in the Vietnamese market.

The festival will be a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts

Exciting activities await

The Balade en France festival will be a lively event. In 2024, with double the scale, the festival will take visitors on a journey to discover a miniature France within the city, offering diverse activities from culinary delights to sports and art.

Especially enticing is the brand new sports village area, where the Olympic spirit is ignited with powerful emotions. Here, favorite sports like basketball, badminton, and football will connect passionate hearts, showcasing unity and youthful vitality.

The festival also serves as a stage for thrilling hip-hop competitions, where talented dancers compete, expressing style and personality through each step and movement. Art is becoming a common language, connecting people not only through words but also through rhythm and dance.

The event will feature a Sports Village area with a spacious 300m2 area

Why not combine your Balade en France experience with a wider exploration of Vietnam's captivating beauty and rich culture? Book your Vietnam tour today and discover breathtaking landscapes, fascinating historical sites, and a warm welcome from the Vietnamese people.