Synopses & Reviews
At long last?a complete, full-color guide for travelers who love to eat well and who know that the way into the heart of a country is through its cuisine. Everything the food lover needs for the perfect trip:
- All the details on France's regional foods and local specialties, from foie gras and bouillabaisse to cheeses and pastries ? and where to find the best
- A complete guide to French wines, from tasting and buying at the source to the best choices for the dinner table
- The best in local dining, from country ch?teaux and seafood houses to caf?s and cr?peries
- The best of every region: local markets, specialty shops, p?tisseries, cognac distillers, and country wineries
- Full-color photographs and detailed regional maps
- And much more!
Frommer's. The Name You Can Trust. Also available: Frommer's Food Lover's Companion to Italy
Synopsis
Lavishly illustrated, these books will take you beyond the obvious, to the traditional cuisines and delicacies of the regions. Here are the foods of France--the local and atmospheric bistros, the caves of Roquefort, early morning in a local bakery, vineyards and more. Tips on where to find local delicacies and where to stay when visiting specific regions will give readers the keys to the gastronomic treasures of France.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
A Nation of Gourmets.
Regional France.
Map of France.
A National Treasure.
The Gastronomy of France.
One of Life's Great Pleasures.
Eating and Drinking in France.
A Noble Tradition.
The Wines of France.
Food Capital of the World.
Paris.
The North.
Nord-Pas de Calais, Picardy, Champagne-Ardennes, Alsace-Lorraine.
The Northwest.
Brittany, Normandy, The Loire Valley, Poitou-Charentes.
The Southwest.
Bordeaux and The Landes, The Dordogne and Lot, Gascony, The Basque Country.
The East & Center.
Burgundy, Lyon and hinterland, Franche-Comt?, Savoie and Dauphin?, Central France.
The South.
Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence and The C?te d'Azur, Corsica.
Basic English-French Food Glossary.
French-English Food Glossary.
French-English Drinks Glossary.
Vintage Years for Wines.
Useful Addresses.
Food & Wine Combinations.
Bibliography.
Index.