Palace of the Popes in Avignon
The Gothic Papal Palace of the southern French city of Avignon conveys its historical significance. Exhibitions and events bring culture to life.
France
Montpellier celebrates
Montpellier wins the French Rugby Championship. The final against Castres was broadcast from Paris for public viewing on the Place de la Comédie.
Cassoulet. Stew with history
This hearty specialty from the south of France was a poor man’s food. Ingredients: White beans, duck, sausage, bacon. Preparation classic in the cassole.
Olive oil from Provence
The harvest season for olives in the Var region begins in November. This is where tradition meets modernity. The differences could hardly be greater.
Menu for lunch break
A perfect stop in France for anyone on their way south. Café de la Page serves very good food with fresh and local products
Dijon mustard in dilemma
A tragic story from the culinary world describes how Dijon mustard lost its home: Edmond Fallot is France’s last family-owned mustard manufacturer.
Beurre Bordier from Saint Malo
In 1984, Jean Yves Bordier opened a butter shop in the Rue de l’Orme. He wants to make butter again as his grandfather did, with time, wooden tools and traditional techniques.
Hiking in the Vosges
The Vosges are a varied low mountain range. Nevertheless, you do not have to do without good wine, hearty cuisine and picturesque towns.
Truffle – Favorite of gastronomy
In France, they call it the black diamond of gastronomy. Truffles are among the most expensive edible mushrooms in the world. Before Christmas, the price per kilo rises to 1,000 euros or more.
In Alsace on foot from hotel to hotel
The concept of Horizons d’Alsace sounds like it was created during the Covid pandemic to cater to the wanderlust and love of nature
Oysters always suit
Oysters are invigorating and energizing, like the primordial sea from which all life originated. It is recommended to chew them for a long time instead of swallowing them with fright.
Absinthe, legendary cult drink
Absinthe, this name carries the taste of the forbidden. A journey along the route of absinthe in France and Switzerland.
