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Aperitif: 6 questions to make a success of a convivial aperitif

if in the rules of art, forget the basic glasses that you use every day! The drinks you're going to serve will be better displayed if you purchase wine glasses, whiskey glasses and cocktail glasses from an online concept store dedicated to wines and spirits. You can even find in this type of s ...

21
May
2022

5 tips for buying wine.

1- Addressing a wine merchant. When it comes to wine, as with any other field, when you don't know what to choose it's better to turn to a specialist. That's why the first of the 5 tips for buying wine without making mistakes is to find a good wine merchant in your neighborhood. Novices generally ...

09
June
2023

The International City of Gastronomy and Wine: a must-see in Dijon

w venue in Dijon brings together : - exhibition spaces - shops - an exceptional cellar - prestigious training courses in the field of wine and gastronomy with a campus of the École Ferrandi - three restaurants emblematic of French know-how. The attractions not to be mis ...

06
June
2022

The Drops of God: 5 Good Reasons to Watch the France 2 TV Series

her reestablishes contact and demands her presence, she travels to Tokyo. There, she meets Issei Tomine. To bequeath his invaluable collection of fine wines, the deceased envisioned, in his will, a competition around the art of wine. Thus begins a true duel of the senses and, for Camille, a difficu ...

27
May
2024

The Rosé Roses Festival in Théoule-sur-Mer

se-colored glasses. The town of Théoule-sur-Mer, known for hosting events centered around gastronomy and local products, such as the Théoule Arts and Wine fair, is organizing a festival in May dedicated to Rosé Wine and... roses: the Festival Roses Rosé. For two days, wine and flower enthusiast ...

24
Mar
2015

Tourism Alsace : 5 things to see in Bergheim

heim between 1582 and 1683. Some forty women from the region, accused of witchcraft, were burned alive or tortured after summary trials. 5- The wine trail The village of Bergheim is well endowed with historical monuments, but it also has other arguments to attract visitors and in particular w ...

20
July
2022

How to organize an aperitif: ideas and recipes

e with a large group of friends in your backyard with delicious food and plenty of drinks. Organize it at the location of your choice To bring your wine, cheese and friends, use a garden, a rooftop, a room with many windows and natural light. It is even possible to go to the Beach or a park, but ...

11
May
2022

Wine Festival in Cairanne

A new event This edition of the wine festival is open to wine lovers and enthusiasts, to all those who want to discover the local grape varieties A party for the general public The 2022 wine festival takes place on the 4th Sunday of July. In addition to the tastings you will be able to discover ...

23
Aug
2012

The Vigneronnes Meetings: a friendly and charitable event in Montpellier.

Discovery and sharing around wine The Vigneronnes Meetings take place every year in Montpellier during a weekend in November. This friendly event, created in 2004, lasts three days. The celebration is organized in two parts: • On Friday and Saturday, a winegrower village sets up on the Charles-d ...

23
Nov
2012

Visiting Narbonne: 5 must-see things to do in the city

mmend exploring the surrounding area, especially the local vineyards and the famous Fontfroide Abbey founded in 1093. Narbonne is a stop on the Southwest Wine Route and the surrounding communes grow pinot noir, merlot, grenache and syrah to produce Les vins de Pays des Coteaux de Narbonne. Ask ...

24
Aug
2022

Argelès-sur-Mer: why choose this destination on the Vermeille coast?

s and 13th century church. Among the attractions not to be missed are - the markets where you will find producers of fruit and vegetables, olive oil and wine - the three Romanesque chapels - the two museums: the Casa de l'Albera and the Memorial of the Argelès camp - the hous ...

05
Oct
2022

Pisco: 5 Things to Know About This Peruvian Alcohol

1- Pisco is a brandy made from wine. Pisco is a brandy made from wine, obtained by distilling grapes, just like cognac and armagnac in France or raki in the Balkans. Unlike marc or grappa, this alcohol is not made from leftover grape pomace from winemaking. It is the result of distilling whole gra ...

09
July
2024

The Veraison: a medieval festival in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Wine and the Middle Ages Véraison is the time of year when grape berries swell and begin to take on the color they will have at maturity. In Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this pivotal moment is celebrated every year on the first weekend of August. The Véraison Festival revolves around wine and the Middl ...

24
July
2012

The Christmas market of Kaysersberg in Alsace

wn as the 'Land of Stars'. The Pays des Etoiles is located in the center of Alsace and includes the following localities: Colmar capital of Alsace wines, Eguisheim one of the most beautiful villages in France, Kaysersberg, Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé as well as Turckheim cradle of the night watch ...

12
Dec
2014

Getaria in the Spanish Basque Country: 5 must-sees

o sit down in one of the many restaurants. Here you can have a fresh grilled fish dish (the restaurants all offer the catch of the day) and taste the local wine called Getariako Txakoli. This young, fruity white wine is characterized by a straw-colored color, fruit aromas and a slight presence of ...

10
June
2021

Surprise your friends with these 10 Original Hams

xture of brandy, sea salt and spices including bay leaf, cinnamon and thyme and finally it is pressed to accelerate its aging. Perfect with a chilled wine like an early wine it will be the perfect accompaniment to a simple aperitif with your friends. Dalmatian Ham, the little nugget from Croatia Th ...

24
May
2022

New Year's Eve: 5 tips to last until midnight without falling asleep

retion of melatonin 3- Avoid excesses Of course, a Christmas or New Year's Eve wouldn't be successful without a hearty menu and champagne or good wine... However, if you want to make it to midnight without falling asleep, you should absolutely avoid excess. The combination of fatty food and a ...

23
Dec
2022

The little train of Chalonnes-sur-Loire: a ride through the vineyards of the Coteaux du Layon.

this small town in Anjou. Specifically, the Tourist Office is the starting point for this original guided tour, narrated by the driver. An original wine tourism experience Starting from the Tourist Office, the little train of Chalonnes-sur-Loire takes you on a journey through the old quarters of t ...

16
Aug
2023

Estaing in Aveyron: 5 things to know about this picturesque village

ding to Santiago de Compostela. When crossing this bridge, tourists and pilgrims can admire a wrought iron cross which is the emblem of Aveyron. 4- The wines of Estaing are protected by an AOC. As you may have guessed, the village of Estaing in Aveyron has many attractions to charm history and herit ...

16
July
2024

The World Tourism Fair in Paris

r, it offers several thematic areas: - The Training Space - The Around the World Space of Blog-Trotters who will share their travel experiences - The Wine Tourism Space showcasing the viticultural riches of the region - The Memory Tourism bringing together destinations and memorial sites - The Touri ...

15
Mar
2007