The French Gourmet Meal is Recognized by UNESCO

Jeanne Dumouchel 8 luglio, 2019 mangiare sano, ricette, cucine del mondo

French gastronomy means more than just a great meal. It is a social and cultural practice that celebrates the important moments of life. In 2010, it was officially inscribed on the list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

France is the first country whose gastronomy obtained this title. The decision was taken by the intergovernmental committee of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). UNESCO is well known for its classification of the different sites and monuments of the world, but since 2003, it is also responsible for the protection of the intangible heritage of humanity.

A French gourmet meal has several components including:

• The careful choice of dishes among a collection of recipes that continues to grow
• The purchase of good products, preferably local, whose flavors fit well together
• The marriage between food and wine
• The setting and decoration of the table
• Specific gestures included during the act of eating and tasting (smelling and tasting what is served at the table)

It must also respect a specific order and plan: starting with an apéritif and ending with a digestive alcohol, containing at least four dishes: an appetizer, fish and/or meat with vegetables, cheese and a dessert. The act of enjoying being together, practicing the art of tasting, the harmony between the human being and the gifts nature produces were also included as characteristics.

For those who live in the Montreal area, the Pointe-à-Callière Museum is holding an exhibition, “Dinner is Served!”, based on the French gourmet meal until October 13, 2019.

Try our recipes from French cuisine:

Boeuf Bourguignon

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Pea Soup Saint-Germain

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Niçoise Salad

Niçoise Salad

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References

• UNESCO, Le repas gastronomique des Français. https://ich.unesco.org/fr/RL/le-repas-gastronomique-des-francais-00437
• La France en Tunisie (2017) La gastronomie française inscrite au patrimoine de l’Humanité https://tn.ambafrance.org/La-gastronomie-francaise-entre

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Jeanne Dumouchel

Laureata in Comunicazione e culture digitali presso l'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Jeanne gestisce i vari social network di SOSCuisine dal 2016. Collabora pure alla creazione di contenuto originale sul blog. Jeanne è un'utilizzatrice assidua dei servizi di SOSCuisine grazie ai quali mangia meglio ogni giorno.