18th Century France

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An opulent 18th-century French dining room scene, showcasing the early elements of haute cuisine with elegant guests and elaborate food.

What Is Haute Cuisine and Why Do French Roots Still Matter?

In 18th-century France, public restaurants and affordable cookbooks began dismantling centuries of aristocratic culinary exclusivity, making refined food accessible to a new middle class.

Camille Rousseau·June 19, 2026