The dining room may be increasingly obsolete in some parts, but it still reigns in France. Here are 9 standouts, some farmhouse-inspired, some modern, all with a detectible Gallic flair.

Photo by Paul Raeside courtesy of Behomm

1. A quiet breakfast table in the Pyrénées.

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2. A sunny dining room, houseplants included.

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Photo by Lucille Gauthier-Braud

3. A charming eat-in kitchen.

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4. A dining table in a quiet, gray-toned kitchen.

Photo courtesy of Philippe Harden

5. A round marble-top table and big windows create a serene breakfast area.

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6. Touches of whimsy accentuate this pastel dining room.

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7. The French country look gets an industrial update.

Photo by Philippe Garcia courtesy of Florence Lopez

8. A Paris dining room in shades of green.

Photo by Linus Ricard courtesy of Septembre Architecture

9. A sparse and simple dining room in a bright country farmhouse.