In Vaucluse(84), the Terra Rando Guide offers over 150 hiking itineraries from short walks to more demanding routes. Malaucène is mainly known as one of the gateways to Mont Ventoux, and not surprisingly shops were full of cycling paraphernalia. Malaucène centre Pont Vieux Malaucène Near Notre Dame du Groseau We wanted to check the longer loop presented in...
The following recipe is a visual delight! If you cannot find good fresh mussels, you can replace them with peeled prawns. We prefer French mussels from Bretagne or Normandy. 2 servingsAbout 700 g fresh quality musselsolive oil1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced150 ml white wineFreshly ground black pepper2 tbsp. crème fraiche, 15 % fatOrzo for 2 servingsAbout 6 small broccoli...
The picturesque village of Gigondas in the Vaucluse Department is famous worldwide for its excellent wine. The following hike suggested in the TerraRando guide offers great views down to the village as well as the Dentelles and the vast Rhone River Valley.Gigondas main streetChemin de la CanalCrossroads near vineyardClimbing to Col du CayronWe opted for the shorter version of...
Le bistrot is a simple restaurant offering classic and moderately-priced dishes which are well-made and often from local ingredients. Any salad with green beans and vinaigrette from olive oil and moutarde à l’ancienne, old-style mustard, could be called bistrot.This salad is great to make in autumn and winter when we crave more cooked dishes. In France, the green beans...
The smaller of the two inhabited Lérins islands, St-Honorat, can be reached from Cannes Harbour by a regular boat shuttle. It is a tranquil spot outside of the busy Riviera where no cars or even bikes are allowed.The monks of the Lerins Abbey have lived on the island for 16 centuries. They produce renowned wine using ancestral methods mainly...
This colourful salad plate with Italian antipasti flavours makes a nice lunch on a warm autumn day when the basil and local tomatoes are still in season.The day before cook slices of courgette and red bell pepper in olive oil in a grill pan. Cover and let marinate overnight in refrigerator.2 servings4 slices of grilled and marinated red bell...
The northern corner of Alpes Maritimes offers quite peculiar alpine sceneries and hiking itineraries during the summer months. The road over Col de la Bonette closes sometimes quite early depending on weather after which access to today’s starting point at Camp des Fourches (2240 m) is not anymore possible. We had previously hiked to Pas de la Cavale,...
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