Vegan Food Guide for France Local & Street Food

Find plant-based local specialties, learn key phrases, and get tips for vegan dining.

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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.

While many Thai dishes can be made vegan, fish sauce and shrimp paste are very common. Be specific about excluding all animal products.

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Essential Phrases

I am vegan

Je suis végétalien/végétalienne

zhuh swee vey-zhey-tah-lee-ehn/vey-zhey-tah-lee-ehn

Indicates strictly plant-based diet (masculine/feminine forms)

No animal products, including dairy, eggs, or honey

Pas de produits animaux, y compris les produits laitiers, les œufs, ou le miel

pah duh pro-dwee ah-nee-mo, ee kom-pree lay pro-dwee lay-tee-ay, layz uf, oo luh myel

Comprehensive explanation of vegan restrictions

Watch Out For

Beurre (butter)
Crème (cream)
Fromage (cheese)
Œufs (eggs)
Miel (honey)

Safe Options

Salade verte sans fromage (green salad without cheese)
Ratatouille authentique (traditional ratatouille)
Pain et tapenade d'olives (bread with olive tapenade)
Sorbet aux fruits (fruit sorbet)

Important Notice

Veganism remains relatively uncommon in traditional French cuisine. Even vegetable dishes often contain butter, cream, or eggs. Vegan-specific restaurants exist primarily in larger cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Consider researching options in advance.

Show This to Your Server

Je suis végétalien(ne) et je ne consomme aucun produit d'origine animale, y compris la viande, le poisson, les produits laitiers, les œufs, le miel, la gélatine ou les bouillons animaux. Merci pour votre attention particulière.

I am vegan and I do not consume any animal products, including meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, honey, gelatin, or animal broths. Thank you for your special attention.