The 22 Best French Cookbooks - A Hedgehog in the Kitchen

This list of French bookbooks is so fabulous. These are the 22 absolute best French cookbooks on the planet. If you are looking for a gift for a Francophile friend or wanting to treat yourself to a little taste of Paris at home, you will love every cookbook on this list. Check out our list of the best International cookbooks next!

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22 Best French Cookbooks

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Drinking French by David Lebovitz

In this French cookbook, David Lebovitz shares all of the best French drink recipes to pair with all of those beautiful homemade French dishes.

The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz

If you are looking for a gift for a Francophile, then this book is for you! It shares stories and anecdotes about Paris and France, as well as some fabulous recipes.

My Paris Kitchen by David Lebovitz

Take a peek inside David Lebovitz’s kitchen and sample some of his best recipes with this beautiful French cookbook.

Mastering the Art of French Cooking (Volume 1) by Julia Child

Mastering the Art of French Cooking is an absolute classic and deserves a spot on every home cook’s cookbook shelves.

French Country Cooking : Meals and Moments from a Village in the Vineyards by Mimi Thorisson

French Country Cooking will bring you into the heart of the Bordeaux countryside and Mimi Thorisson’s beautiful home and family life. It is includes many beautiful and delicious recipes that you can easily prepare at home.

Fruit : The Art of Pastry by Cédric Grolet

Cédric Grolet is the creative genius behind the fruit trompe l’oeil desserts that have become famous sin Paris the past few years, including his citron (lemon) and noisette (hazelnut). He is the pastry chef at Le Meurice and creates all of the beautiful desserts features in the Le Meurice’s high tea menu. With his cookbook, you can recreate some of his beautiful and tasty creations in the comfort of your own home.

Poilâne : The Secrets of the World-Famous Bread Bakery by Apollonia Poilâne

This is the perfect gift for anyone interested in learning to make authentic French bread at home.

Lunch in Paris by Suzy Ashford

A New York Times and International bestseller, Lunch in Paris combines a memoir love story and delicious recipes.

Rustic French Cooking Made Easy by Audrey Le Goff

Audrey Le Goff was born and raised in Brittany and writes beautifully about rustic French cooking. Invite a little bit of the magic of the French countryside into your home through gorgeous recipes.

Pierre Hermé Macarons : The Ultimate Recipes from the Master Pâtissier by Pierre Hermé

Who doesn’t dream of munching on beautifully decorated, perfectly crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside, macarons? Pierre Hermé is the king of macarons and with his step by step instructions, you will be able to make macarons in your home too.

The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller

This is arguably one of the world’s most famous cookbooks and deserves its place in any home cook’s cookbook collection.

Provence : The Cookbook by Caroline Rimbert Craig

There is something about Provencal cooking that is so enchanting. Give the gift of Provence, or transport yourself to the French countryside, with this Provencal cookbooks that features recipes like — and —.

The French Market Cookbook : Vegetarian Recipes from my Parisian Kitchen by Clothilde Dusoulier

Nothing screams France like the outdoor markets. It can be challenging to find vegetarian French recipes and this the collection in this cookbook are pure perfection.

Dinner in French by Melissa Clark

Melissa Clark presents 150 recipes that reflect a modern French sensibility. This cookbook is sure to become a favourite cookbook in your home.

Bistro : Classic French Comfort Food by Alain Ducasse

Alain Ducasse is one of the most loved French chefs and his collection of homey, bistro-style recipes is perfection.

Let’s Eat France! by François-Régis Guadry

Named as a best food book of the year, you will find classic French recipes in this gem of a cookbook, like pot-au-feu, the perfect frites, choucroute, ratatouille, pâté en croûte and blanquette de veau…

Larousse Gastronomique

A French food bible of sorts.

Bistronomy : Recipes from the Best New Paris Bistros by Jane Sigal

French food reimagined by a new generation of chefs. This cookbook will enable you to bring the modern day Parisian bistro into your home.

Pâtisserie at Home by Will Torrent

70 beautiful and tasty French pastry recipes from award-winning pastry chef, Will Torrent.

Barefoot in Paris by Ina Garten

Ina Garten brings you the best and most beloved traditional French dishes, updated with her own special twist, and made easier so you can spend less time in the kitchen making the perfect dinner.