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Morbier AOP: the black line that reinvents your winter raclette

distinctive sign that intrigues (and whets the appetite) It's impossible to miss! With its thin line of vegetable ash bisecting the curd, the Morbier AOP catches the eye before even pleasing the palate. Born in the 18th century on the farms of the Jura region, this uncooked pressed cheese was origin ...

03
Oct
2025

Apple & Sweet Cévennes Onion Fair 2025: a crunchy weekend to bite into at Le Vigan

pressed on site, preserving all the vitamins (with vitamin C leading the way). Saturday, October 18: Gourmet immersion and farm visits Morning: Guided tours of AOP Pélardon goat farms and discovery of a century-old chestnut grove. Lunch break: cooking workshops & lacto-fermentation (yes, you get t ...

02
Sep
2025

The Belly and Gastronomy Festival in Rouen, Normandy.

ombine culture and love for good food: - culinary activities with the Pomological Association of Upper Normandy, the IRQUA Normandie, Nicolas Pinel, the AOP Laitières de Normandie, and the producers of the Côte d'Albâtre - a stand with restaurateurs offering recipes from top chefs on the theme of ...

02
Oct
2015

The Espelette Pepper Festival

piment" in Espelette is one of the most beautiful festivals in the Basque Country. This village, known as the capital of chili pepper, celebrates its AOP condiment every year in October. The festivities take place on the last weekend of October, unless Sunday falls on the eve of All Saints' Day: i ...

16
Oct
2015

Tourism in France: the 5 favorite villages of the French for a weekend getaway

Notre Dame chapel, and a superb castle perched atop a monumental staircase. View this post on Instagram A publication shared by AOP Laitie?res (@aop_laitieres) From the ramparts of the castle you will have a breathtaking view of the surroundings of Rocamadour. During ...

30
Mar
2022

Oingt in the Beaujolais: a journey through time and light

tional restaurants and taste Beaujolais specialties like the famous "cervelle de canut" and local wines. In the surrounding area, five estates produce AOP Beaujolais. It is, in fact, the first vineyard in the world to bear the UNESCO Global Geopark label. After this well-deserved break, take advant ...

02
Oct
2024

Bourg-en-Bresse: 5 good reasons to visit this town in Ain

e local gastronomy Just like its prestigious neighbor Lyon, Bourg-en-Bresse is a paradise for food lovers! The region is renowned for its Bresse chicken AOP, the only chicken in the world to benefit from a controlled designation of origin! Some local restaurants highlight this free-range poultry, a ...

08
Nov
2024

Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est 2025: Authentic flavors and festive magic in the heart of Paris

we start nibbling on them well before that. Cold Cuts & Cheeses: The Rustic Touch That Warms In the Munster valley, the Christlesgut farm-inn crafts an AOP with raw milk that cheerfully exudes aroma (plan on bringing a cooler bag). Next door, the Maison Geismar showcases seven generations of expert ...

02
Oct
2025

High-Savoie Mont-Blanc: 10 XXL experiences for an unforgettable winter 2025

art in a torchlight descent before heading to the magical trail Alta Lumina. 6. Après-ski, spa & local flavors: the winning combination Time for comfort food! AOP raclette, reblochonnade, berthoud, or matouille... under the panoramic "Chéry Dôme" bubble or in a private cable car (Grand Massif). F ...

02
Oct
2025