France is known for its fine cuisine — and we had our lovely share of saucy rabbit dishes, coq au vin and fresh baguettes — but I must confess to falling in love with Quick. Yes, it’s a fast-food joint, but it’s fast-food at its best.

My favourite was the Club Chèvre: focaccia bread with real goat-cheese from the region of Charente-Poitou, tomatoes and a sauce provençale. Beat that, McDonald’s!

You’ve got your choice of burgers too. The signature Giant burger comes with endive and the Suprême Cheese boasts 2 slices of melted emmenthal. Desserts include soft serve ice cream and fruit salad with mango, papaya and kiwi. Only the French, eh?

Founded in Belgium, the chain has restaurants in France, Andorra, Luxembourg and Morocco.