L’Église Saint Florentin

The Spectacle of Burgundy’s 16th Century Église Saint Florentin

by Tonya Jennings

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Travel writer Tonya Jennings falls in love with France's Saint Florentin and its fabulous Église Saint Florentin during a barge trip on the Canal de Bourgogne.
Freshly shucked oysters farmed in the Bay of Arcachon ©JeromeLevine

Epicurean Excursions on a Bordeaux River Cruise

by Irene S. Levine

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A Bordeaux river cruise will help food-lovers learn the basics of the fine wines of the region---but there's more to explore than that!
Chateau de Boursault, in the glorious parkland gardens

Château de Boursault: A Wonderful Discovery in Champagne

by Tonya Jennings

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Travel writer Tonya Jennings takes the Route Touristique du Champagne and makes a wonderful discovery at Château de Boursault.
Terraced vineyards of Domaine de Pibarnon in the Bandol region of Provence

Provence – Where Rosé Found its Roots

by Hilarie Larson CSW FWS

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Wine writer Hilarie Larson says lthough rosé is produced in many parts of the wine world, there is one place that stands out: Provence, France.
Stream near La Ferme de la Lochère. Photo by Maurie O'Connor

What’s Cooking in Burgundy

by Christine Salins

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We’re supposed to be making a sunflower-shaped pastry but mine is looking rather sad. I’ve got far too many petals, they’re facing the wrong way, and despite loads of encouragement and remedial action from our ever-patient host, my pastry is never going to look like a Van Gogh masterpiece.
Roman chalk caves, Taittinger, Reims, France

Champagne: Wine of Kings and the King of Wines

by Hilarie Larson CSW FWS

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No other beverage in the world says luxury more than Champagne. Wine writer Hilarie Larson travels to Champagne in France and finds it is the drink of celebration and status, a worldly swirl of bubbles that embodies elegance, success and joie de vivre.
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