This October marks the 19th annual “Semaine du Gout” all over France. During this fabulous week celebrating France’s cuisine, there will be all sorts of fun stuff happening:

-2000 chefs, butchers, bakers, pastry chefs, and other “taste professionals” will visit 6000 elementary schools to offer mini cooking demonstration classes
-500 restaurants throughout France will offer 3 and 4 course meals, including wine, at reduced prices to attract more customers to learn about France’s food and wine. Parisian restaurants participating as a “table du gout” are listed here.
-a jury will recognize 7 “taste professionals” for their outstanding talents
-various cooking classes will be offered to the public. Those taking place in Paris can be found here.