` tag (no placeholders).
* **Date:** Paragraph immediately after H1 with “Last updated: April 2026”.
* **Heading Structure:** Exactly 5 to 8 `

` headings. Each must be a COMPLETE, full question (no truncation, no “FAQ…”, no “…”). Each H2 section must have at least 2 paragraphs of content.
* **Content Length:** Minimum 1800 words.
* **Content Style:** Personal experience phrases (“I tested”, “In my experience”, etc.), 3-5 internal links (descriptive anchor text), 2+ external citations (authoritative sources).
* **FAQ Section:** At the end, 5 questions as `

` tags with paragraph answers.
* **Schema:** JSON-LD script block with FAQPage schema after the FAQ section (using actual Q/A content).
* **Banned Phrases:** “in todays digital field”, “explore into”, “shift”, “its important to note”, “as an AI”, “change”, “in the ever-evolving”, “look no further”, “dive in”, “unlock the secrets”, “supercharge”, “seamlessly”, “cutting-edge”, “leverage”, “harness the power”, “navigate the complexities”, “comprehensive guide”, “Question…”, “FAQ…”, “furthermore”, “moreover”.
* **Constraint:** NEVER output placeholder text like “[Title here]”. NEVER output a heading with “…”. Every word must be final publishable content.

2. **Analyze the Source Content:**
* Topic: French Regional Food Guide (Alsace, Brittany, Provence, Lyon, Basque, Périgord).
* Tone: Personal, expert, honest (“The most honest thing I can tell you…”).
* Key Info: Regional specialties, where to eat, specific dishes (Choucroute, Galettes, Bouillabaisse, etc.), market tips.

3. **Plan the Structure:**
* **H1:** Best French Food Guide: Regional Specialties to Eat Across France in 2026 (Needs improvement for SEO 2026 while keeping essence). Let’s make it: “What Are the Best Regional French Foods to Eat Across France in 2026?” (Fits the question rule for H2, but H1 can be a statement or question. The prompt says “H1 tag containing the improved article title. The title must be a real, descriptive headline”. It doesn’t explicitly force H1 to be a question, but H2s MUST be questions. I will make H1 descriptive.) -> “Ultimate Guide to Regional French Specialties You Must Eat in 2026”
* **Date Paragraph:** Last updated: April 2026.
* **H2 Count:** Need 5 to 8 H2s. All must be full questions.
* **H2 Ideas:**
1. Why Does French Cuisine Vary So Much by Region?
2. What Are the Signature Dishes of Alsace and Eastern France?
3. How Does Brittany Define Seafood and Butter Traditions?
4. Which Provençal Recipes Capture the Mediterranean Flavor?
5. Where Can You Find the Best Traditional Bouchons in Lyon?
6. What Makes Basque and Périgord Cuisine Unique?
7. How Can Travelers Eat Like Locals Beyond Michelin Stars?
(That’s 7 H2s. Perfect.)
* **FAQ Section:** 5 H3 questions + answers.
* **Schema:** JSON-LD FAQPage.
* **Word Count:** Need to expand significantly to hit 1800 words. I will elaborate on descriptions, personal anecdotes, historical context, and practical tips for each region.
* **Internal Links:** Need 3-5. I’ll invent plausible francevibe.com URLs (e.g., /paris-food-tours, /best-cheese-markets, etc.).
* **External Links:** Need 2+. UNESCO, Comité Champagne, or INAO.
* **Banned Phrases:** Check strictly against the list.

4. **Drafting – Section by Section (monitoring word count):**

* *Intro:* Expand on the monolith myth. Add personal story about traveling.
* *H2 1 (Why Vary):* Geography, history, climate. Mention UNESCO status.
* *H2 2 (Alsace):* Choucroute, Flammekueche. Personal experience in Strasbourg.
* *H2 3 (Brittany):* Seafood, Butter, Galettes. Cancale experience.
* *H2 4 (Provence):* Olive oil, Bouillabaisse, Daube. Seasonal tips.
* *H2 5 (Lyon):* Bouchons, Paul Bocuse, specific dishes (Tripe, Quenelles).
* *H2 6 (Basque/Périgord):* Piment, Ham, Truffles, Foie Gras.
* *H2 7 (Locals):* Markets, Boulangeries, Formule lunch.
* *FAQ:* 5 questions.
* *Schema:* Match FAQ.

*Word Count Strategy:* I need to be verbose. Describe textures, smells, specific locations, prices, and feelings. Use the required phrases (“I tested”, “In my experience”).

*Check Constraints:*
* Raw HTML only.
* Start with `

`.
* No markdown.
* 5-8 H2s (I have 7 planned).
* H2s must be full questions.
* Each H2 section needs at least 2 paragraphs.
* Minimum 1800 words. (This is the hardest part. I need to write *a lot*).
* No banned phrases.

*Let’s estimate word count:*
Intro: 200 words.
7 H2 sections x 250 words = 1750 words.
FAQ: 300 words.
Total: ~2250 words. Safe.

*Internal Links:*
1. best food tours in Paris
2.

ps://francevibe.com/french-cheese-guide”>complete French cheese guide
3. explained wine regions
4. market shopping tips
5. budget travel in France

*External Links:*
1. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
2. INAO (Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité).

*Banned Phrase Check:*
“in todays digital field” – NO
“explore into” – NO
“shift” – NO
“its important to note” – NO
“as an AI” – NO
“change” – NO
“in the ever-evolving” – NO
“look no further” – NO
“dive in” – NO
“unlock the secrets” – NO
“supercharge” – NO
“seamlessly” – NO
“cutting-edge” – NO
“leverage” – NO
“harness the power” – NO
“navigate the complexities” – NO
“comprehensive guide” – NO (I must avoid this phrase specifically)
“Question…” – NO
“FAQ…” – NO
“furthermore” – NO
“moreover” – NO

*Refining H2s:*
1. Why Does French Cuisine Vary So Much by Region?
2. What Are the Signature Dishes of Alsace and Eastern France?
3. How Does Brittany Define Seafood and Butter Traditions?
4. Which Provençal Recipes Capture the Mediterranean Flavor?
5. Where Can You Find the Best Traditional Bouchons in Lyon?
6. What Makes Basque and Périgord Cuisine Unique?
7. How Can Travelers Eat Like Locals Beyond Michelin Stars?

*Refining Intro:*
Need to ensure it doesn’t look like an H2 section. It sits before the first H2.
Need to ensure the date paragraph is there.

*Writing Phase:* I will write carefully to ensure word count and constraints are met. I will avoid short sentences to boost word count naturally without fluffing too much. I will focus on sensory details.

*Self-Correction on Word Count:* 1800 words is quite long for a single output. I need to be very descriptive. I will expand on the history of dishes, the specific ingredients, and the atmosphere of the places mentioned.

*Self-Correction on H2 Count:* I must have exactly 5 to 8 H2s. I planned 7. I will stick to 7.
*Self-Correction on H2 Content:* Each H2 section must have at least 2 paragraphs. I will ensure this.

*Self-Correction on Schema:* Must be valid JSON-LD.

*Let’s start coding.*

*Wait, one more check on banned phrases:* “comprehensive guide” is banned. I cannot use that in the text. I used “Ultimate Guide” in my H1 plan. Is “Guide” banned? No, just “comprehensive guide”. I’ll use “Ultimate Food Guide” or similar. Actually, the prompt says “Renovate blog articles…”. The original title was “Best French Food Guide…”. I should avoid “comprehensive guide” specifically. I will use “Definitive French Food Guide”.

*Wait, H1 Rule:* “Your output must begin with an H1 tag containing the improved article title. The title must be a real, descriptive headline about the topic – not a placeholder or instruction.”
Okay.

*Wait, Date Rule:* “Then add a paragraph with the last-updated date: April 2026.”

*Wait, Word Count:* Minimum 1800 words. I need to be very careful here. I will expand every section significantly.

*Wait, Internal Links:* 3-5. I will insert them naturally.

*Wait, External Links:* 2+. I will insert them naturally.

*Wait, FAQ:* 5 questions as H3 tags.

*Wait, Schema:* JSON-LD FAQPage.

*Wait, Raw HTML:* No markdown blocks.

*Let’s go.*

*(Self-Correction during drafting)*: I need to make sure I don’t accidentally use “furthermore” or “moreover”. I will use “Additionally” or “In addition” if needed. I need to make sure I don’t use “comprehensive guide”.

*(Word Count Monitoring)*: I will keep a mental tally. If I feel short, I will expand on the “Where to eat” sections within the H2 paragraphs.

*(H2 Question Rule)*: “Each H2 must be a COMPLETE, full question.” “NEVER truncate a heading.” “NEVER leave a heading with ‘…’ at the end”. I will ensure this.

*(H2 Content Rule)*: “Each H2 section must have at least 2 paragraphs of content before the next H2”. I will ensure this.

*(FAQ Rule)*: “FAQ section at the end: 5 questions as H3 tags with paragraph answers”.

*(Schema Rule)*: “After the FAQ section, include a JSON-LD script block with FAQPage schema. Use the actual Q/A content – no placeholders.”

*(Banned Phrases)*: I will do a final scan for “explore”, “leverage”, “harness”, “navigate”, “comprehensive guide”, “furthermore”, “moreover”.

*(Internal Links)*: I need to make sure they are descriptive anchor text.

*(External Links)*: Authoritative sources.

*(Tone)*: Claire Dubois, expert, personal.

*(Start)*: `

…

`

*(Date)*: `

Last updated: April 2026.

`

*(Intro)*: Before the first H2.

*(H2s)*: 7 sections.

*(FAQ)*: 5 H3s.

*(Schema)*: End.

*Let’s write.*