French people are generally accommodating in helping with dietary needs and allergies. Please find below helpful information about expressing your dietary needs in France and lists of our favorite vegetarian and vegan spots in Aix.

Helpful French Expressions

  • Je suis allergique à… ➔ I am allergic to…
  • J’ai une intolérance au gluten ➔ I have a gluten intolerance.
  • Est-ce que vous avez des options sans gluten? ➔ Do you have gluten-free options?
  • J’ai une intolérance au lactose ➔ I’m lactose intolerant.
  • Avez-vous des options sans produits laitiers ? ➔ Do you have dairy-free options?
  • Je suis végétarien(ne). ➔ I’m a vegetarian.
  • Est-ce que vous avez des options végétariennes ? ➔ Do you have vegetarian options?
  • Je suis végétalien(ne)/ Je suis vegan(e). ➔ I’m a vegan.
  • Est-ce que vous avez des options végétariennes ? ➔ Do you have vegan options?

Common Allergens

  • Fruits à coques ➔ Nuts (all nuts)
  • Noix ➔ Walnuts
  • Cacahuète/Arachide ➔ Peanut
  • Amandes ➔ Almonds
  • Noisettes ➔ Hazelnuts
  • Noix de cajou ➔  Cashews
  • Fruits de mer ➔ Seafood
  • Crustacés ➔ Shellfish
  • Gluten ➔ Gluten
  • Soy ➔ Soja

Vegan/Vegetarian Food Guide in Aix

Are you a vegan/vegetarian and want to continue that lifestyle while abroad? Read this report by an ACM Master’s student, Leah Fayal, to learn how to do so as a student in the south of France. This report goes into great detail on what it means to be vegan in France, where to shop and eat, and how to translate and explain your food preferences in French! 

Vegan in Aix-en-Provence, by Leah Fayal

See below for lists of vegan friendly restaurants and stores in Aix, the lists are always updating, so let us know if you find something good!