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Chambord, French Black Raspberry Liqueur
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, [...]
Continue reading...Bordeaux – What’s On in Spring 2009
16. January 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...The France Show 2009 – 9th to 11th January at Earl’s Court
9. January 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Pablo Picasso Exhibition in Paris – Short Breaks
8. December 2008
This winter, the Grand Palais hosts a prestigious exhibition devoted to the work of Pablo Picasso. With paintings on loan from the Louvre, the Orsay and Paris’ Picasso Museum, this is a major retrospective of this master’s work, exploring his influences and starting at the very beginning of his career. A two-night break at your [...]
Continue reading...French Cookery Classes at the Novelli Academy
24. October 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Gastronomic Tours in the Dordogne, France
8. October 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Stock up on French Cheese on your next visit to France
29. September 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Wine trend: Heard it on the grapevine
28. August 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Saône Gastronomic cruises in the autumn
24. August 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...French Wine Harvest down in 2008
18. August 2008
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.
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