Lille on the podium of the most gourmet cities in France according to this study

We are not really surprised! A study has just been published in an attempt to determine what are the The most gourmet towns in France : she places Lille (North) on the podium, in third position. Details.

Lille among the most gourmet cities in France

This study was launched by the SUMUP company, a company specializing in payment terminals and cash registers. She analyzed the 30 largest cities in France to establish the classification.

“We have identified the number of food businesses and assessed the popularity of these destinations by analyzing research on Google and Tiktok. To go further, we also examined the number of restaurants displaying excellent notes on Tripadvisor as well as those distinguished by the Michelin guide, “explain the authors of the study.

All the criteria were then standardized for 10,000 inhabitants. What to identify “the cities where culinary quality shinesboth with consumers and gastronomic experts. Thus, beyond the simple density of food shops, we have highlighted theCulinary excellence and destinations offering leading gastronomic experiences« .

The first five cities are like this:

1. Bordeaux,
2. Paris,
3. Lille,
4. Annecy,
5. Lyon.

Lille, an essential destination

Lille counts 916 restaurants, including 5 star In the Michelin guide, “testifying to quality gastronomy”, ensures the study. Lille is also at the top of the classification in terms of cafes, with 441 establishments, even surpassing the number of bakeries, a rare fact in large cities.

“This gastronomic effervescence is also reflected in online searches: more than 5,400 Google requests and 3,500 Tiktok searches On terms like best Lille restaurant demonstrate the growing interest in the local culinary scene.

“Lille stands out as a essential destination for gourmets and fertile land for sector entrepreneurs ”.

This is said.

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