6 Mouth-Watering Food Experiences Along the Vallée de la Gastronomie

First published: August 16, 2023 by France Today Editors

1. FALLOT MUSTARD, BEAUNE

Learn about the different steps involved in transforming mustard seeds at the Moutarderie Fallot, which still uses traditional methods, grinding the seeds with a millstone.

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2. MULOT & PETITJEAN GINGERBREAD, DIJON

Discover the history of Mulot & Petitjean and the delicious story of gingerbread from Dijon, plus indulge in a dégustation. Also, while you’re in Dijon, don’t forget to check out the fabulous Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin, the unmissable starting point of the Vallée de la Gastronomie France.

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3. PÂTÉ EN CROÛTE WITH JOSEPH VIOLA, LYON

Meilleur ouvrier de France Joseph Viola is the chef behind the reappearance of pâté en croûte in restaurants. Joseph will share with you the three pillars of this speciality, dough, stuffing and jelly. Sample your handiwork with a glass of wine and take home the fruits of your labours.

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4. DOMAINE DE MONTINE TRUFFLE HARVEST, GRIGNAN

In the Rhône wine region, Domaine de Montine combines viticulture with truffles. Follow Jean-Luc and his truffle dog as they hunt through oak plantations, and taste a menu designed to highlight the truffle’s unique flavours.

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5. DISTILLERIE GARAGAÏ PASTIS-MAKING, AIX-EN-PROVENCE

The Garagai distillery shows how it creates its pastis, from the picking of the aromatic plants to the waxing of the bottles. Enjoy a tasting and then have a go at blending your own artisanal pastis to take home with you

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6. LA FERME DE CABRIÈRES, LAMBESC

The organic blackberries and raspberries produced in La Ferme de Cabrières are harvested by hand, and transformed by the owners into sorbets, syrups and jams: Join in with the picking (July, August, September), or simply relax with a delicious sorbet on the terrace surrounded by the Provençal countryside.