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Baguette Tradition
Baguette de Tradition FrançaisePure French bread with crackly crust and airy interior.
Vegetarian Guide to Paris Local & Street Food
Find authentic meat-free options, learn essential phrases, and get local tips for plant-based dining.
Local Foods
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Food districts
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Filtered results are based on automated analysis of common food data. This is for general guidance only. Ingredient variations, preparation methods, cross-contamination risks, and data accuracy can differ significantly. Always verify all information directly with vendors before consumption, especially for allergies or strict dietary needs. See full disclaimers for filtered results.
Essential Phrases
I am vegetarian
Je suis végétarien/végétarienne
zhuh swee vey-zhey-tah-ree-ehn/vey-zhey-tah-ree-ehn
Basic declaration of vegetarian diet (masculine/feminine forms)
No meat, chicken, or fish please
Pas de viande, de poulet, ou de poisson, s'il vous plaît
pah duh vee-ahnd, duh poo-lay, oo duh pwah-sohn, seel voo play
Clarifies no animal flesh, as some French consider fish vegetarian
Watch Out For
- Lardons (bacon bits)
- Fond de veau (veal stock)
- Gélatine (gelatin)
- Bouillon de poulet (chicken broth)
Safe Options
- Omelette aux herbes (herb omelet)
- Soupe à l'oignon sans bouillon de boeuf (onion soup without beef broth)
- Salade de chèvre chaud (warm goat cheese salad)
- Ratatouille (vegetable stew)
Important Notice
Many French kitchens use meat-based stocks in seemingly vegetarian dishes. Soups, risottos, and vegetable sides often contain animal broths unless specifically noted. Always clarify that you want dishes without meat-based stocks.
Show This to Your Server
Je suis végétarien(ne) et je ne mange pas de viande, de poulet, de poisson, ni de produits préparés avec des bouillons de viande ou de la gélatine animale. Merci de votre compréhension.
I am vegetarian and I do not eat meat, chicken, fish, or products prepared with meat broths or animal gelatin. Thank you for your understanding.
