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Top 10 restaurants in Provence, France
Were to Dine when Touring in Provence. “The French think mainly about two things – their two main meals,” a Parisian was once heard to say, and nowhere is this more true than in Provence. The...
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Bordeaux’s undiscovered white wines
To most people Bordeaux is probably the most well-known and celebrated of France’s great wine regions. This fame has chiefly spread because of Bordeaux’s red wines – few connoisseurs aren’t familiar...
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Romantic Valentine destinations for wine lovers in France
What could be more romantic than waking up in luxury splendor with views of majestic vineyards or historic wine villages like St-Emilion? Wine lovers searching for a special weekend break this...
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Cremant: France’s forgotten sparkling wine?
There probably isn’t anyone who hasn’t at least heard of Champagne, the motherland of all sparkling wine, home to glamour, prestige and such iconic names as Dom Perignon. But Cremant, an often...
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Fabulous Ethnic & International Restaurants in Paris
As one of the undisputed food capitals of the world, Paris rarely disappoints gastronomes in search of a memorable dining experience. Of course, it pays to have a recommendation; Paris, like all...
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Must Visit: Most beautiful villages in Burgundy
Today’s Burgundy is undoubtedly the most captivating and idyllic wine region in France. The tiny vineyards in each of Burgundy’s wine-producing regions, from Chablis in the north to Beaujolais in the...
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48 Hours in Champagne
Why go now? What does the name Champagne mean to you? – is it simply a glamorous product, a must-have accessory at celebrations or a famous icon? The answer is of course all of the above, but...
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The wines of Alsace a Hidden Treasure
Alsace is one of France’s great unsung wine heroes. Lost in the excitement over Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, the Alsace region just quietly gets on with the business of making piercingly aromatic,...
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Bordeaux grapes – A Masterclass
What makes a wine region like Bordeaux truly exceptional? It takes an ensemble of different elements – namely outstanding terroir, winemaking and historical pedigree – bound together in perfection, to...
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Top Red Burgundies
To the uninitiated, the hype and furor surrounding red Burgundy and its legendary vineyards must be quite mystifying. Indeed, 21st-century collectors will pay (almost) any price for rare vintages at...
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Champagne cocktails
The revolution that has swept through the cocktail world over the last 15 years is nothing short of remarkable. Once regarded as a largely conservative sphere, today’s emphasis on story-telling and...
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Introduction to Calvados (Apple Brandy) with map
It’s no secret – at least in Normandy – that Calvados is one of the world’s greatest spirits. An apple brandy indigenous to the French region of lower Normandy, Calvados has for centuries been an...
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The best of Normandy’s cheeses
Cream, apples, and seafood may form the holy trinity of Norman cuisine, but the region’s signature cheeses are the main reason gastronomes flock to this part of France. The former French President...
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The many beautiful wine villages of Alsace
Beautiful scenery, superlative gastronomy, vibrant culture and, of course, world-class Riesling – Alsace has it all. A signposted Route du Vins takes a meandering course the whole length of the Alsace...
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Guide on how to buy wine in Bordeaux
Thinking of Buying Wine While in Bordeaux? Bordeaux is more than a wine. It is an interconnected universe of interests, all focused on producing the finest red and white wines in the world. An army of...
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French Brandy: Cognac vs Armagnac
The respective merits of Cognac and Armagnac Ask any resident of Gascony which is better: Cognac or Armagnac? “Armagnac, of course,” they will chant. “It slips down just as smoothly as the more heavily...
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Most beautiful villages of Provence
The cliché is world-renowned. The imagery more potent than any other in France: perfect blue skies, endless lavender fields, exquisite gastronomy and some of Europe’s most picturesque villages. With...
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Bordeaux: Best Winery Experiences
Over the past 10 years, a remarkable transformation has swept across Bordeaux, as chateaux owners wake up to the value of oenotourism. “Bordeaux is realizing that we need to embrace, not just accept...
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The best of Lyon’s Michelin-starred restaurants
The question of Lyon’s gastronomic credentials is the cause of much consternation in fierce rival Paris. That city lays claim to being the food capital of the world, and it is certainly true that Paris...
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Provencal Cuisine: A Gastronomic El Dorado
Provence Cuisine What is Provence’s inimitable quality which lures back the same discerning travelers year after year? Many would argue that it is the gorgeous natural setting – few can resist the...
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