Bouillons: France's revived 19th-century workers' canteens
Traditional low-cost 'bouillon' restaurants are proliferating across France, offering meals that undercut fast-food prices while delivering superior quality.
So-called bouillon restaurants are mushrooming all over France, reviving a traditional low-cost Gallic meal concept that dates back to 19th-century workers' canteens. Their menus can compete with fast-food on price while easily beating it on quality.