France has had a Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival since its inception in 1996. This year, the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from July 27 – November 18, 2023.
Menu for the France Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Food:
- Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm Beignet filled with Three Cheese Blend – $6.95
- Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley – $7.50
- Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes Dauphine: Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet with Puffed Potatoes – $7.75
- Crème Brûlée Vanille à la Confiture de Fraises: Vanilla Crème Brûlée with House-Made Strawberry Jam – $5.95
Beverages:
*Price per bottle is an average price of the spirit at your local liquor store.
- Strawberry Rose Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine ($8/bottle), Orange Juice, and Monin Strawberry Rose – $9.25
- 🆕 Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Bordeaux, Château de Le Clos de Confreries ($8/bottle) – $5.75
- 🆕 Chardonnay, Maison Nicolas ($10/bottle) – $5.50
- 🆕 Parisian Cosmo Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka ($27/bottle), Grand Marnier ($36/bottle) and Cranberry Juice – $14.95
The escargot dish is back, using a croissant once again after switching to brioche last year. In the same vein, the braised short ribs bring back the puffed potato accompaniment, last seen together in 2019. Meanwhile, the crème brûlée uses a strawberry jam this year, replacing the raspberry from last year.
Photos of Menu Items from the France Global Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm Beignet filled with Three Cheese Blend – $6.95
This was good but strange. The dough tastes like a standard, slightly sweet doughnut, and maybe slightly undercooked. The cheese mixture was delicious, creamy, and smooth. It was a nice blend of cheese flavors. However, the cheese and doughnut together were a weird combination. It wasn’t exactly bad, just odd.
Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley – $7.50
A fan favorite returns this year! The escargots are prepared by the expert chefs in France to basically become nothing but garlic and butter. They’re placed inside of the croissant that’s topped with a garlic/parsley butter. This may not be the healthiest option at the festival, but it is unique and delicious. We’re still crazy about it after all these years.
Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes Dauphine: Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet with Puffed Potatoes – $7.75
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.
Crème Brûlée Vanille à la Confiture de Fraises: Vanilla Crème Brûlée with House-Made Strawberry Jam – $5.95
This is a uniquely summery take on the crème brûlée thanks to the addition of strawberry jam, It’s cooked perfectly, and it’s nice and creamy. It also has real strawberries on the bottom, which makes it taste nice and fresh. This is one worth getting!
Strawberry Rose Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine ($8/bottle), Orange Juice, and Monin Strawberry Rose – $9.25
This was good, but nothing mind-blowing. It’s a standard mimosa with sparkling wine and orange juice, but with a hint of strawberry. It’s tasty and refreshing, but ultimately forgettable.
*NEW* Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Bordeaux, Château de Le Clos de Confreries ($8/bottle) – $5.75
From René Lafon: “Lively and fruity, a dynamic and tasty wine with good structure. Very well preserved.”
*NEW* Chardonnay, Maison Nicolas ($10/bottle) – $5.50
Luneau USA Inc. describes this wine as having a “light straw color. The nose offers refreshing notes of citrus with a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is generous with toasty notes of nuts. Very lean and clean finish.”
*NEW* Parisian Cosmo Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka ($27/bottle), Grand Marnier ($36/bottle) and Cranberry Juice – $14.95
The boozy slush has a strong cranberry flavor. It’s good, but it doesn’t beat the alcoholic slushes available year round in the France Pavilion. It does have a good ratio of alcohol to juice, and it’s not too syrupy. It’s nice and refreshing, and has a very holiday flavor to it due to the cranberry, so it may be worth revisiting towards the end of the festival. This is a solid option for a drink with a little flair.
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 28Â on the map below.
More Information
- REVIEW: Cheesy Beignet, Crème Brûlée, and More Return to France for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- All of our 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival coverage is available from our landing page at https://wdwnt.wine!
- Previous coverage:
- REVIEW: France Adds Escargot, Crème Brûlée, and More at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- REVIEW: The France Marketplace Offers Strange Warm Beignet and More at the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- REVIEW: Taste “La Vie en Rose” at France for the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2020
- REVIEW: New Escargot Dish Brings Buttery, Garlicky Goodness to the France Marketplace at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- REVIEW: France at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019
- REVIEW: France at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2018
- Food & Wine Review, The Price is Right Force Friday Edition and More on WDW News Tonight (2017)
- TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (9/21/16) – Food & Wine 2016 Review, Goodbye Stitch, & The Price is Right
- All-New WDW News Today: The Radio Show Tonight (10/01/15) Food and Wine Review ETC.
- Full Epcot Food & Wine Festival Review and We Play The Price is Right, Tonight (9/25/14) on WDWNT: The Radio Show
- The France Pavilion at other festivals:
- REVIEW: Fleur de Lys Delivers Elevated Flavors for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
- REVIEW: L’Art de la Cuisine Française Brings New Plant-Based Dish and Cocktails to the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- REVIEW: Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen Dazzles Us With Macaron Lollipop at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays