02-06-2015, 12:45 AM
Here in France we have wonderful restaurants, and in the countryside it is possible to have a complete meal (starter, main course, dessert, cheese plus wine and/or cider) - all for €12. Not in Paris, of course!
But veganism has not caught on here, at least not in the countryside, where eating red meat seems entrenched - which includes about half of France, as much of it is still rural. The nearest true vegetarian/vegan restaurant is one hours drive away from us.
We manage in local restaurants by taking a large buffet as starter, then taking the buffet again as our main course. The buffets are usually very large with a good choice - more than enough for a person who is hungry!
In other more urban environments, in many other countries (including the UK), vegetarian or vegan restaurants are quite common. It seems like Canada is ahead of the pack, judging by your post, Catherine.
But veganism has not caught on here, at least not in the countryside, where eating red meat seems entrenched - which includes about half of France, as much of it is still rural. The nearest true vegetarian/vegan restaurant is one hours drive away from us.
We manage in local restaurants by taking a large buffet as starter, then taking the buffet again as our main course. The buffets are usually very large with a good choice - more than enough for a person who is hungry!
In other more urban environments, in many other countries (including the UK), vegetarian or vegan restaurants are quite common. It seems like Canada is ahead of the pack, judging by your post, Catherine.
