Vegetarian Guide to France Local & Street Food

Find authentic meat-free options, learn essential phrases, and get local tips for plant-based dining.

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Not all dishes marked vegetarian are strictly vegan. Some may contain eggs or dairy. Always confirm specific ingredients with the vendor.

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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.