If there’s one fruit that truly captures the spirit of early summer, it’s the strawberry.
In France right now, strawberries are everywhere — at markets, in tarts, in jam, and even in garden patches where little hands sneak them straight from the vine.
And honestly? We get it.
June and strawberries go hand in hand.
Sweet, juicy and so French
French strawberries — especially the beloved Gariguette variety — are small, fragrant and bursting with flavour.
They’re worlds apart from the oversized supermarket versions you might find elsewhere.
Delicately sweet, sometimes a little tangy, they’re perfect on their own or turned into something even more delicious:
• A classic fraisier cake
• A fresh fruit tart with crème pâtissière
• A spoonful of strawberry jam on warm bread
• Or simply sliced with a dash of sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice
Simple pleasures, French style.
How to enjoy strawberry season
Even if you’re not in France to pick them straight from a garden, you can still enjoy their flavour thanks to a few sweet French classics we love:
• Strawberry jam from French artisans – made the old-fashioned way, in copper pots
• Biscuits with real strawberry pieces – perfect with tea or for a little goûter
• Strawberry syrups – to drizzle on yoghurt, mix into sparkling water, or pour over crêpes
• Tisanes with strawberry notes – fruity, fragrant, and naturally caffeine-free
It’s a celebration of the fruit we wait all year for — and June is the time to enjoy it.
A little sunshine in every bite
Whether you’re having a picnic in the park, preparing a garden party, or simply looking for something light and lovely to brighten your day, strawberries are the answer.
So let’s raise a toast (preferably with strawberry cordial) to this seasonal superstar.
