Gluten-Free Guide to France Local & Street Food

Get safe dining tips, essential phrases, and guidance on local gluten-free options.

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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.

Cross-contamination with wheat-based products is possible. Always confirm preparation methods and ingredients.

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Essential Phrases

I have celiac disease/gluten allergy

J'ai une maladie cœliaque/allergie au gluten

zhay oon mah-lah-dee say-lee-ahk/ah-lehr-zhee oh gloo-tehn

Medical explanation for gluten restriction

I cannot eat wheat, rye, or barley

Je ne peux pas manger de blé, de seigle, ou d'orge

zhuh nuh puh pah mahn-zhay duh blay, duh say-gluh, oo dorzhuh

Specific grains to avoid

Watch Out For

Pain (bread)
Farine (flour)
Sauce au roux (roux-based sauces)
Pâte (dough)
Semoule (semolina)

Safe Options

Galettes de sarrasin (buckwheat crêpes)
Socca (chickpea flour pancake)
Confit de canard (duck confit)
Salade niçoise sans croûtons (Niçoise salad without croutons)

Important Notice

While France has improved gluten-free awareness in recent years, cross-contamination remains common in traditional bakeries and kitchens. Look for 'sans gluten' labels and dedicated gluten-free establishments, especially in larger cities.

Show This to Your Server

J'ai une allergie sévère au gluten/maladie cœliaque. Je ne peux absolument pas consommer de blé, d'orge, de seigle, d'épeautre, de malt ou de produits dérivés, même en très petite quantité. Merci de prendre les précautions nécessaires pour éviter toute contamination croisée.

I have a severe gluten allergy/celiac disease. I absolutely cannot consume wheat, barley, rye, spelt, malt, or their derivatives, even in very small quantities. Thank you for taking the necessary precautions to avoid any cross-contamination.