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15 French-inspired dishes to make to celebrate the Olympics

Mark the start of the Paris Olympics 2024 with French cuisine.
Mark the start of the Paris Olympics 2024 with French cuisine.

The Olympics 2024 kick off today in Paris, the City of Lights, and we can think of no better way to mark the occasion than with cooking up some French foodie classics.

Whether you're anxiously following Ireland's Olympic track and field team, or simply watching the gymnastics for the outfits, the experience will be even more enjoyable with a homemade tarte tatin, beef bourguignon or a simple crepe accompanying you.

Crème caramel

Classic coq au vin

Nico's grilled pear tarte tatin

Wade Murphy's baked elderflower crème brulée tart

Neven's classic beef bourguignon

Michel Roux's vegetable tart tatin

Chocolate eclairs

Tartiflette

French onion soup

Almond and raspberry frangipani tart

Mark Moriarty's ratatouille tart with halloumi

Crepe Suzette

Classic omelette

French apple tart

Karen Coakley's moules frites