Are you forever buying flowers and chocolates for your loved one? Do you need some inspiration for the perfect Valentine’s gift? Treat the special woman in your life to Chambord, a French black raspberry liqueur which is sure to make your Valentine’s heart flutter with delight. Originating from a traditional Loire Valley Chateau south of Paris, the French are experts in all things romantic and Chambord will be sure to Read More ...
Bordeaux is less than an hour-and-a-half from London by air. Take your tipple by the glass in a chic bar or by the bottle with local gastronomy in a side-street bistro. Whatever your pleasure, Bordeaux has something to whet every appetite and the region itself produces more than food and drink – there is so much to see and do in this tourist destination. Here are a few happenings taking Read More ...
The French property and lifestyle event of the year opens its doors on 9 January 2009. Over 33,000 tickets have been taken online for The France Show 2009, leaving little doubt that this will be one of the greatest celebrations for all things French ever to take place in London. The France Show 2009 continues to sign up the best Chefs, wine experts, travel writers, tour operators, property developers, estate Read More ...
Would you like to perfect your French cookery skills? Well, you can learn from top French celebrity chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli at his Novelli Academy cookery school in Hertfordshire. You can choose from a tempting array of one and two day cookery classes. The courses, which include lunch, wines and refreshments throughout the day make a fun social day out or a novel Christmas gift or outing for friends or colleagues, Read More ...
Perfect for wildflower walks and meanders through mediaeval villages, the Quercy region of the Dordogne offers gastronomic ramblers a true taste of life in rural France. Organised exclusively for Kirker clients, stride out on a seven-night tour that offers food, wine and walking in equal measure – combining cookery demonstrations, ‘truffleculture’ tips and fine wine tasting with gentle strolls through châteaux grounds, private garden picnics and visits on foot to Read More ...
Here is a handy guide to the types of French Cheeses that exist. Perfect for understanding what to look for when taking your next ferry trip to France. Types of French Cheese There is no question that cheese is synonymous with France. With about 400 different types of French cheeses you could easily say that France has the largest selection of cheese in the world, or at the very least Read More ...
The new trend hitting the UK is high quality boxed wine. This environmentally friendly format now provides Chateaux wines with a guaranteed provenance, quality and traceability throughout the entire making process. The days of supermarket cheap and nasty plonk in a box have long gone in the US, Australia and Scandinavia and now the UK is catching on. As concerns about global warming grow, wine drinkers are beginning to see Read More ...
This November, you can gorge with gastronomic glee on a leisurely cruise from Renaissance Lyon to beautiful Burgundy where the focus is firmly on top-notch French food and wine. Four gastronomic meals will be served onboard with a mouth-watering welcome dinner lovingly prepared by renowned chef Paul Bocuse. A sommelier is on hand to ensure you pick the right wine to go with your meal. There will also be opportunity Read More ...
The French wine harvest is expected to be 10% lower than the average of the last five years, according to the latest forecasts from the ministry of Agriculture. It has been affected by rain, hail, mildew etc and is estimated at about 46 million hectoliters.
