Goût de France is celebrated in 150 countries around the world, with restaurants and embassies offering 1,500 dinners to celebrate France’s gastronomy by inviting the public to share a "French dinner".

In each participating restaurant, the event will pay tribute to a vibrant, open and innovative cuisine, while remaining true to its values of sharing, pleasure, respect for good food and for the planet.

The Goût de France/Good France project is being organized on the initiative of Alain Ducasse and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development.

Meanwhile, the Francophonie week in Doha was launched this week under the auspices of HE Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage, Dr. Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari.

The launching ceremony was attended by the ambassadors of France, Canada, Switzerland, and Belgium accredited to the State of Qatar.

Nearly 20 different cultural and artistic activities will be organized during the Francophonie Week.

These activities will be organized in numerous venues namely Qatar National Theater, Cultural Village Katara, Islamic Art Museum and Qatar French Institute in addition to organizing tours for the participants during this cultural week.

Here are some events or participating restaurants:

The Colour of Music by Philippe Van Eetvelt - Mar 23, Qatar National Theatre

La Mer Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton

Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park

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