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Burgundy, a region in France, is known for its fine food, wine, and rich history. It is often overlooked by tourists, making it an undiscovered gem. The region is characterized by rolling green hills, medieval towns and villages, and picturesque châteaux. Burgundy is also famous for its cuisine, including dishes like boeuf Bourguignon and coq au vin. The region's winemaking heritage is renowned, with the Côte d'Or producing high-quality wines made from pinot noir and chardonnay grapes. The architecture in Burgundy reflects its historical importance, with flamboyant and Gothic styles prevalent. The region's accessibility and affordability make it an attractive destination for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle, rich in culture and gastronomy. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers travel tips for Paris, France along with recommendations for Papeteries Gaubert; Arcy Creations; and Napa.

The article provides information on wines Côtes de Provence AOC (Appelation d'Origine Contrôlée) region in southeastern France. Topics discussed include AOC produces the vast majority of Provence's rosé, then the city of Nice has the Arriere Pays Nicois, which contains a wine appellation favoured by locals and connoisseurs at hilltop AOC Bellet vineyards and pale salmon-coloured rosé which is organic and vegan near Château des Demoiselles.

The article evaluates boat tour packages including the CroisiEurope, Brittany Boating, and Boat Bike Tours.

The article offers travel tips for Rue de Richelieu in Paris, France and includes recommendations for dining, accommodations, and historic places.

The article titled "Best of Bordeaux" highlights the mix of modernity and history found in the southwest city of Bordeaux, known as France's wine capital. The city offers attractions such as the Cité du Vin wine museum and the Miroir d'Eau reflecting pool, as well as Michelin-starred restaurants and affordable bistros. Bordeaux is surrounded by beautiful countryside and vineyards, with charming towns and villages nearby. The article also mentions different districts in Bordeaux where one can buy property, each with its own unique atmosphere. Average property prices in the city range from ¿4,896/m2 to ¿5,604/m2. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs about pit stops as the most arresting scenery in France, and presents a boating guide for 2020 in France with information about various cruises. Topics include Barge Luciole, hotel-barge Luciole has been deftly spiriting passengers away along the Nivernais Cana; and River-cruise fans thirsting for new adventures beyond the Rhine and Moselle should look at Backwaters, which explores thousands of miles of lesserknown waterways.

The article discusses the trip to the fascinating hilltop villages of Luberon, France including a visit to the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, the open air museum and tasting the finest wine from the location.

The article discusses wine making in Burgundy, France. Topics discussed include the classification of Burgundy wine region as a World Heritage Site by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the discovery of Burgundy's landscape, gastronomy and wine industry by Englishman Paul Thomas through walking or cycling, and its wine classification system which starts from the idea of "les climats."

The article discusses three main options for exploring the vineyards of southwest France, which will allow discovery of the wine producers, as well as the area's heritage, with the two cited to be often being intertwined. The routes detailed include the Cahors-Malbec route following the Lot River, which meanders downstream to the vineyards of Cahors, the one for Armagnac, the route des vins around the ancient heart of Gascogne, the Gers, and the one around Gaillac.

The article looks at the drinking culture in France including the popularity of aperitifs across all age groups and socio-economic classes and the benefit of taking digestif wines in helping individuals digest their meal.

The article offers information on the ninth edition of the Fascinating Weekend to be held in Paris, France from October 13-16, 2022.

The article focuses on several produce, specialty dishes and wines in Pyrenees, Europe. Topics include examines Cassoulet whose ingredients vary depending on where to visit, but according to legend, cassoulet dates back to several Years War when Castelnaudary was under siege by the English; and considered Bayonne Ham which is a sweet variety of specially cured ham from pigs whose rearing, slaughtering and drying processes are strictly regulated.

The article offers information on French cooking and wine including escargots, Advanced Gourmet Explorer cooking classes offered by French House Party, and wine tour offered by Millesiwine wine tasting firm.

The article features the Château d'Yquem wine vineyard located in Bordeaux, France. Topics discussed include the notable high quality rating received by the Château d'Yquem wine, the management and shareholders of this vineyard including luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy, and remarks from Château d'Yquem estate managing director Pierre Lurton regarding his appointment and responsibilities at the vineyard.

The article offers travel tips for Champagne, France and includes recommendations for wine and wine making, dining, accommodations, shopping, harbor cruises, and historic excursions.

This article features Tariquet, France's largest independent Armagnac wine producer. The Tariquet, owned by the Grassa family, is proof that French winemakers can move with the times. Yves Grassa is credited for transforming the business into a world-class winery. Not satisfied with producing wine, Yves acquired more land to plant vines. A problem of Tariquet today is in satisfying its growing Chinese market. In 2012, the family patriarch Pierre Grassa will preside over Tariquet's centenary. INSET: WINE.

The author expresses his views on Alsace French wine. He cites other notable Alsatian varieties such as pinot blanc and sylvaner. He asserts that Alsatian wines can be bone dry, or include varying levels of residual sugar to balance acidity. He emphasizes that Alsace produces delicious wines made from grapes harvested as late as November.

The article offers information on French Foreign Legion, a corps of the French Army with a specific command and comprising several specialties, topics include information on there own vineyard in Provence; and how they immortalized in more than 100 films.

The article features the wine region of Buzet in France and its vignerons or wine makers as of August 2014. Also cited are the wine-makers cooperative Les Vignerons de Buzet, which is responsible in marketing the region's wines in the global market, as well as the new wines in the region like the 'Oniric' and the Châ de Gueyze wines.

The article reports developments in the wine making industry in France, particularly in the Loire Valley region, as of June 2014. It focuses on the bright prospect for the Cabernet Franc black grape variety in the region. It explains the features of the variety, including its tannic structure, good acidity, and low alcohol content.

The author explores the unique glories offered by wine in Alsace, France, and reveals how the region's vineyards are embracing the future. Topics include Alsace's reputation as one of the oldest wine-growing districts in France, why Alsacien is a perfect place to enjoy an idle wine and gastronomy tour, and many specialties that Alsace boast and can marry with its wines including salade Vosgienne and fammenküeche.

The article discusses the production of champagne in the Champagne wine region of France. Topics explored include the compliance of champagne grape growers to quality controls being implemented by the organization Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC), the distinct quality of Dom Pérignon champagne, and the definition of champagne labels such as Négociant-Manipulant (NM), Coopérative-Manipulant (CM), and Sociéte des Récoltants (SR).

The article focuses on the business prospects for Roussillon's wines. The country is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea on the east and was ceded by Spain under the 1659 Treaty of the Pyrenees. Languedoc-Roussillon as the largest wine-producing region in the world is discussed as being dominated in the 19th and 20th centuries by unregulated cooperatives. The improving quality of Roussillon's wines since the 1960s is explored.

The article provides information on Bordeaux wine manufacturer Rothschild's new Champagne line called Champagne Barons de Rothschild. This is a product of the involvement of three French winemaking branches of the Rothschilds namely James de Rothschild, husband and wife Charlotte and Nathaniel and Baron Edmond de Rothschild. Rothschild produces three non-vintage Champagnes: brut, blanc de blancs and rose which are aged longer than the legally required 18 months.

The article explores the wine heritage of southwest France. Southwest France produces wines known for their distinctiveness and diversity. Garonne River, and its tributaries, the Tarn and Lot, contributed to the shaping of the wine landscape in southwest France. The towns of Gaillac, Cahors and Fronton feature several vineyards.

This article presents information on Chablis wine in Chablis, France. It explains that most tourists are unaware that Chablis wines are made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, so that they would say they love Chablis but hate Chardonnay. The French Chablis has brisk iodine freshness that is excellent for summer picnics. It describes how Chablis wines are different from other French wines such as Meursault and Champagne.

The article describes the Loire Valley in France. The valley is known to produce various wines, including Sancerre which is made up of sauvignon blanc. The known leader of the biodynamic movement in France is Nicolas Joly, who aims to reverse the effects of years of artificial fertilizers by allowing the soil to regain its natural energy.

The article presents updates on food and drinks in France as of January 2016 including the popularity of the wines of Saint-Emilion and its neighbours, the use of endive/chicory in hot and cold dishes and the inclusion of winemaker Ilja Gort in the "Guinness Book of World Records."

The article presents several wine products, including Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard, Domaine Borgeot Clos de la Carbonade Monopole and Château de Chamilly Montagny IER Cru Les Burnins.

The article reviews the wine bar Carrousel Français in Paris, France and talks about the wide choices of wines served there.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of discovering the craftsmanship and environmental conditions needed in producing the finest wines of Bordeaux, France.

The article features the French wine Château de Bern Rosé.

The article presents several wines and restaurants in France, including Beaujolais wines and menus of some restaurants.

The article offers information on miscellaneous topics related to food in France including information on Rose wine, vacuum water oven from Burton Sous Vide, and Pistou Olives from Olives el al.

The article offers information on wine and restaurants including Vouvray style of wine, World Beer Awards to Rivière d'Ain Thou, and Kéfan Japanese restaurant.

This article features the Chaâteau-Fiageac wine from Bordeaux, France owned by Eric d'Aramon. It mentions that this wine get a lot of praises in a wine tasting event arranged by the Groupement de Premiers Grands Crus Classés of Saint Emilion. Robert Parker, a wine critic, is not impressed with the wine. The Figeac is possessed by a single family for nearly 500 years.

The article features the 2009 wine collection from Bourdeaux, France. The 2009 Bourdeaux vintage is enjoying great acclaim because of almost perfect weather for grapes in 2009. The Médoc mix resulted in unusual concentration and fruit balanced by the highest recorded tannin levels, working wonders for the cabernet sauvignon. According to the author, winemakers agree that the year was for cabernet sauvignon. The author's personal favorites are Calon Ségur, Léoville Las Cases, Lafite Rothschild, and Margaux, among others.

The article discusses the food of Ardennes and Champagne in France which are known for its wine and wine making and local specialties such as soft cheese, white asparagus and spiced bread.

The article discusses the state-of-the-art winery found at the ornamental gardens of the Château de Mercuès in France. Topics include the improvement of the vineyards under the stewardship of wine maker George Vigouroux through their cultivation of the Malbec vines, the investments and innovations achieved by the team which received points from the magazine "Wine Enthusiast,"and the importance of personal taste of the wines.

The article discusses the Languedoc-Roussillon, a sunny region in France, which is a place for wine-related touring and tasting of summer fruits. Topics include the representation of the place as the oldest and largest vineyard in the world, the designation of the place as a wine tourist destination, and a recipe for juicy apricots by chef Guy Martin.

The article evaluates several Pinot Noirs French wines, available at supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsburys, and Waitrose.

Discusses the art of Champagne making in France. Background of its accidental discovery by a monk Dom Pérignon; Regulation of wine quality by the local Appellation of Origin Champagne; Dosage levels.

The article offers information on fleurie, a wine from the Beaujolais region of France.

The article offers information on Provence's rose wine which is made in Provence, France, wine lovers are welcome to visit local vignerons for a tasting and making red wine from redskinned grapes proved somewhat trickier.

The article focuses on village in the north of Burgundy Chablis, a wine growing regions of France and states that white wines are sometimes almost green in color and offers brief information on wines from Waitrose Ltd. and Tesco Corp.

The article offers information on the food and wine guide 2014 focusing on French food and wine.