Discover the Limousin, France’s Rural Heart
If you really want to get off the beaten track in France, head for the rural and little-populated region of Limousin, suggests Dominc Bliss. Discover medieval hilltop villages, imposing châteaux and swathes of stunning scenery...
Back in the old...
Interview with Master Baker Éric Kayser, Plus Recipes from His Book
He may have launched his first boulangerie at 31 but his belated start did not stop Éric Kayser from making his mark in Paris. Two decades on, the boulanger is at the helm of a global...
The Young Face of Cognac: Baptiste Loiseau, Cellar Master at Rémy Martin
When Rémy Martin chose fresh-faced Baptiste Loiseau to take on its illustrious mantle three years ago, the decision raised a few eyebrows. Thrust into the thick of it at just 34, cognac’s youngest cellar master had his work cut out to prove...
Interview with the Chef: James Martin’s French Adventure
It’s been 35 years since TV chef James Martin first learned the ins and outs of vegetable prep amid the chaos of a French Michelin-starred kitchen. Back on his old stomping ground at long last for...
The Towns of the Drôme Provençale
The Drôme Provençale’s extraordinary wealth is in its authentic, unspoiled natural beauty, from breathtaking peaks, rivers and gorges to gentle, rolling countryside, all interspersed with charming villages. This is a place to relax, sample the local...
Fromages: The Best French Cheeses Delivered to Your Doorstep
Fromages.com offer an immediate delivery of their cheese selection (except for Africa and Asia - 48 hours). The cheeses will be on your doorstep within 24 hours from the date of your order. If you...
French Recipes: Tartine de Poivron et Chevre
Bistrot Pierre’s group executive chef, Adam Townsley, shares his favourite comfort food recipe.
The night before you’re planning to tuck into this delicious dish, grill a selection of your favourite peppers until they get a nice bit of...
Travel in France: 10 Reasons to Visit Brittany
With miles of unspoilt coastline, picturesque cities and the world’s largest megalithic rock site, Brittany is one of the most versatile provinces of France. And the food’s not bad either…
CULTURE A GOGO
Rennes boasts a glorious mix...
Taste Test: A Cheeseboard to Die for
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the France Today team are a hopeless bunch of cheese lovers. Creamy or crumbly, mild or packing a punch, fromage français sets our tongues wagging – so...
Banyuls-sur-Mer: Our Favourite Harvest Festival in France (and how you can be part of...
With France’s history and culture so firmly rooted in agriculture, the harvest season is perhaps the most magical time to visit the country. It is a time of celebration: when bountiful crops ripened over...
