One of the main criteria in choosing a holiday destination in France is what you like to eat. The gastronomy of France is famous throughout the world. And each region offers a diverse and unique range of food and drinks. Butter and cream in the north, olive oil in the south. White wines of the Loire Valley, the red wines from the banks of the Rhone. Discover here some of our self-indulgent features of all things gastronomic that you will experience wherever you choose to holiday in France.
Have you decided to take a vacation in September? You are right, because it is the best period to fully enjoy your holidays in France without the tourist influx that can sometimes be found in the middle of the summer season. Discover all the events during the month of September, not to be missed during your holidays!
Visit Lorgues, a pretty town surrounded by vineyards in the Var department of the south of France
Stroll through the streets and alleys, relax in an pretty tea room or have lunch or dinner in an excellent restaurant in Lorgues. Enjoy Provence and rent a villa for the holidays with Pure France.
The French like to celebrate food in all its varieties and one can find village ‘Fetes’ to celebrate just about anything that grows locally. When in season villagers flock to rejoice and taste the fruits of their region from the humble chestnut to the inedible mimosa flowers.
One, two or three Michelin stars, discover the world of starred chefs selected by the Michelin Guide in the Aude. Gastronomy, finesse, and creativity... the excellence of our great Michelin starred chefs.
In this article, you will find the excellence of four great chefs. Are you ready for your dining experience?
Notre Dame cathedral, Mont Saint Michel, the Taj Mahal in India - all world famous UNESCO Heritage sites. Now, France has nominated La Baguette for inclusion on the UN Intangible Cultural Heritage Register.
The status aims to protect traditions, knowledge and skills so they are not lost oner time.
Long live Easter and its chocolates. A quick tour of the best chocolate makers in France with original Easter chocolates. Edwin Yasané, Jean Pierre Rodrigues, Cédric Grolet and Patrick Roger. Discover these great chocolate chefs of France as well as their exceptional chocolates.
Sample the regions best fresh shellfish in the heart of Béziers. You may pass this kiosk buy thinking it is just selling shellfish to take home, but wait! If you dine at the restaurant directly opposite you can have lunch direct from the kiosk. Serving local oysters, fresh crab, mussels and prawns, this is a shellfish lovers paradise.
Visit the oyster shacks in Leucate on the Languedoc coast. The coast of the Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie is known for it's quality oysters, harvested in the local saltwater lagoons.
A unique and authentic experience, visit the Leucate oyster shacks, open every day, all year round.
Learn about the wines, gastronomy, culture and history from the comfort of your holiday home. Experience a Tutored Tapas Tasting with Emma Kershaw of La Maison du Rire, the wine and food school in the Corbières, and learn about the wines, gastronomy, culture and history of this fantastically diverse region in the comfort of your holiday home.
For the most famous chefs in the world and for amateur cooks at home, Le Creuset cookware has become a classic brand of quality. A style icon, Le Creuset is known for its coloufully enamelled cast iron and has become a staple for all kitchens in France and throughout the world.