Nectarine Tart (Tarte aux Brûgnons)

This is a simple dessert to make, ideal for a summer lunch or dinner, which can go into the oven at the same time as the main course. In this recipe we are using nectarines, but you can substitute these for peaches or apricots – whichever is in season. I...

The Relais de L’Enclas

The restaurant is situated just a stones-throw from St Félix de Lauragais, next to the Lac de L’Enclas and La Rigole de la Plaine – which is a small waterway that feeds the canal du Midi and a favourite for walkers, cyclists and anglers. From the terrace...

Frogs Legs

This dish is why the French are jokingly nick-named ‘Froggies’ by the Brits, who in turn are called “Les Rosbif”. It is not eaten as often as one may think – The French favourite being Steak & Chips according to all polls  – I...

40 Fascinating facts about France

Let’s take a quick look at some of interesting and unusual facts about France: The name “France” comes from “Frank”, a Germanic tribe that invaded the Western Roman Empire in the 6th century and founded the first independent kingdom...
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