France – EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

 Epcot Food & Wine 2018 France

People stand in line at a food kiosk labeled "FRANCE" on a sunny day, with a menu board displayed beside the kiosk. Some customers are interacting with the staff while others are waiting, eager to sample the food & wine offerings available.

France has had a Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival since its inception in 1996. “Fall in love with the classic cuisine of France—along with assorted wines or a slushy cocktail.” This year, the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from August 29 – November 23, 2024.

Menu for the France Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

A menu stand in front of a building labeled "France" features various food and beverage options, including special dishes and alcoholic beverages. Emblazoned with vibrant colors reminiscent of a food & wine festival, the menus gleam outdoors on a sunny day.

Food:

  • 🆕 Moelleux aux Oignons Caramélisés et au Fromage de Chèvre: Egg Moelleux, Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions – $7.95
  • 🆕 Brioche aux Escargots: Escargot Brioche with Garlic and Parsley Cream – $7.95
  • Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes de Terre Roties: Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet with Roasted Potatoes – $7.95
  • 🆕 Crème Brûlée Mangue et Passion a la Confiture: Mango Passion Crème Brûlée with Fruit Compote – $5.95

Beverages:

*Price per bottle is an average price of the spirit at your local liquor store.

This year, roasted potatoes replace the puffed potatoes in the boeuf bourguignon.

Photos of Menu Items from the France Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

*NEW* Moelleux aux Oignons Caramélisés et au Fromage de Chèvre: Egg Moelleux, Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions – $7.95

A baked dish with a browned cheese topping in a black square container, placed on a paper plate on a colorful mosaic table—a perfect pairing for food & wine enthusiasts.
Moelleux aux Oignons Caramélisés et au Fromage de Chèvre: Egg Moelleux, Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions – $7.95

This has a quiche-like texture. It tastes mostly like butter, salt, and cheese. The flavors aren’t varied enough.

Rank out of 7: 5

*NEW* Brioche aux Escargots: Escargot Brioche with Garlic and Parsley Cream – $7.95

A round pastry topped with a green sauce sits on a paper plate, placed on a colorful tiled table, ready to delight any Food & Wine enthusiast.
Brioche aux Escargots: Escargot Brioche with Garlic and Parsley Cream – $7.95
A close-up of a partially eaten bread roll with a green pesto-like filling on a plate. A black plastic fork rests beside it, hinting at the delectable flavors that Food & Wine enthusiasts would savor. Another dish is visible in the background, completing this mouth-watering scene.
Brioche aux Escargots: Escargot Brioche with Garlic and Parsley Cream – $7.95

There was barely any escargot filling and it had a little grit. But the flavor was good. It’s garlic-forward.

Rank out of 7: 5

Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes de Terre Roties: Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet with Roasted Potatoes – $7.95

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Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes de Terre Roties: Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet with Roasted Potatoes – $7.95

The beef was tender and the cabernet sauce was good, but frankly, this just reminded us of a Stouffer’s microwave meal. The puffed potato balls were the best part, but that alone is not a reason to order this.

Rank out of 7: 3

*NEW* Crème Brûlée Mangue et Passion a la Confiture: Mango Passion Crème Brûlée with Fruit Compote – $5.95

A small aluminum ramekin filled with caramelized crème brûlée is placed on a plate, next to a plastic cup filled with iced brown drink on a colorful checkered table—a delightful scene for any Food & Wine enthusiast.
Crème Brûlée Mangue et Passion a la Confiture: Mango Passion Crème Brûlée with Fruit Compote – $5.95

The top was delicious and crisp, the custard is great, but the compote is not. It weakens the dish overall.

Rank out of 7: 4

*NEW* Mas La Chevalière, Pinot Noir, Pays d’oc ($18/bottle) – $6.95

Wilson Daniels says that this wine “has a bright ruby color. The nose has a sensation of black fruit, and fleshy, ripe cherries with a hint of spice. Very well-balanced on the palate, delicious with very soft tannins.”

*NEW* Guillaume Touton, Brut de Pêche, Épernay ($14/bottle) – $6.95

From Potomac Wines & Spirits: “A sparkling wine from the south of France which is infused with peaches to create an off dry and aromatic sparkling wine. Suitable for those who dislike the dryness of champagne and prefer a fuller flavor.”

Frozen French Cosmo: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka ($27/bottle), Grand Marnier ($36/bottle) and Cranberry Juice – $14.95

A red frozen drink in a martini glass on a colorful mosaic table, accompanied by a plastic cup of iced beverage, a foil-wrapped dish, and the latest issue of Food & Wine.
Frozen French Cosmo: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka ($27/bottle), Grand Marnier ($36/bottle) and Cranberry Juice – $14.95

This is basic, but good basic. It’s what the people want. It’s exactly what you expect it to be and it’s nice and refreshing.

Rank out of 7: 6

*NEW* Cocktail au Gin et Aux Fraises: Rose d’Argent Strawberry Gin ($17/bottle), Cranberry Juice and DOLE® Pineapple Juice – $13.95

A plastic cup filled with a light brown iced beverage on a colorful tiled table, next to a small round dish of food and a crumpled napkin, creates the perfect snapshot for any Food & Wine lover.
Cocktail au Gin et Aux Fraises: Rose d’Argent Strawberry Gin ($17/bottle), Cranberry Juice and DOLE® Pineapple Juice – $13.95

This looks like dirty mop water. Luckily, it tastes better than it looks. We were pretty divided on this one. It’s pineapple-forward. If this is your type of drink, it’s a solid choice. If you’re iffy, skip it.

Rank out of 7: 5

Location of the France Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The France Global Marketplace is located on World Showcase Promenade across from the France Pavilion. You can find it at number 27 on the map below.

A detailed, colorful map of Epcot theme park showcases a variety of labeled attractions, pavilions, and countries surrounding a central lake. Highlights include Test Track, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and the Block & Hans pavilion for craft beer enthusiasts.

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