The most famous chile in France is
piment d' Espelette, or the Espelette pepper, and it has become a cultural...
That chile is
piment d' Espelette, or the Espelette pepper, and it has become a cultural and culinary icon in that part of Basque country.
Editor's Note: For additional information about the Espelette pepper, and recipes, see
Piment d' Espelette: The Beloved Basque Chile Pepper