The Travelling Foodie: Four Top Gourmet Trails in France

Follow your nose to these hubs of flavour and dive head first into the local gastronomy

ROUTE DES FRUITS

This romantic Normandy trail stretches from Notre-Dame-de-Bliquetuit to Duclair, showing off a roving vista of apple, pear, plum and cherry trees and berry bushes.

ROUTE DU CASSOULET

Yes, it really does exist! The Route du Cassoulet (of all things) snakes from Castelnaudary to Carcassonne, revealing the rich history and secrets behind this hearty dish.

CHAMPAGNE ROUTE

Formed of five separate circuits and stretching over more than 250 signposted miles, the Champagne Route is the only way to enjoy sparkling northeastern France.

LES ROUTES DU COMTÉ

This is heaven for fromage fans. And some argue that Comté is king. But aside from its namesake cheese, Les Routes du Comté in the Jura also features a handful of local beauties including Mont d’Or, Emmental Grand Cru and Gruyère.

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From France Today magazine