French cuisine varies from region to region, with the sun-soaked south known for seafood and dishes bright with fresh vegetables, Normandy famed for its apple desserts and the towns and villages of the Alps associated with rich, comforting foods. If anything brings it all together, though, it's the combination of classic techniques with top-quality ingredients. And you don't need to have attended Le Cordon Bleu to make these dishes. Here are some of our favourite French recipes that are simple to prepare at home. Bon appétit!