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The Limousin
A brief introduction to the region and its departments
Made up of three departments, the Haute-Vienne, Creuse and the Correze and to the west of the Massif Centrale the Limousin takes its name from a Celtic tribe called the Lemovices, which occupied the area at the time of the Gauls...............
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Characteristics of Corrèze
A department full of history and charm
In 1999 a department wide project was initiated. The plan was to highlight all that the Correze has to offer. Over the last few years this project has begun to bare fruit......
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A Crash Course on Creuse
An outline of this wonderful Limousin department
A look at the Limousin department of Creuse, coming soon, the characteristics of Corrèze and highlights of Haute Vienne. The department of Creuse is situated in the center of France, within the region of Limousin.Creuse is one of the original 83 departments created....
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Highlights of Haute Vienne
Haute Vienne has it all, nature and nightlife
Haute Vienne derives its name from the river that runs though the department. As the river is also the main waterway through Vienne, the "Haute" was added as the department .......
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Chez Adies- Food, fun, entertainment, live music, in Limousin
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There are hundreds of restaurants throughout Limousin offering great value 3 course lunches at reasonable prices, but sometimes all you really fancy is a nice home cooked roast lunch or why not try an authentic Indian meal with live music for a great night out.
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A look at the history of the region's food.

A brief history of the region's food. We look at the foodstuffs traditionally grown and reared in Limousin through the ages. We also take a look at some local recipes with their particular regional variations.
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Delightful Rosés, Reds and Whites produced right here in our region

Although not immediately recognised as a wine producing region, Limousin has, from ancient times produced its own range of wines. Through periods of adverse weather and prolific diseases the production has fluctuated and at times completely disappeared but today the proud tradition of Limousin wine is alive well and going from strength to strength.
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Sizzling Sausages and Gorgeous Gammons, plus much much more.....

Make sure You Have a Crackling Christmas with the help of Boucherie à la Ferme. Boucherie à la Ferme is a traditional English family butchers and farm in Corrèze, Limousin, offering traditional sausages, gammons, bacon, cheese, pork joints and beef cuts...........
If you’re quick you will still have time to place your Christmas order<
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English - French translation
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A useful selection of herbs and spices essential for everyday recipes translated from English to French.
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Eating and Cooking in Limousin- Garlic

In a new series of features we will be looking at some of the ingredients popular in traditional cooking in the Limousin and South West France in general. One of the foodstuffs most often associated with France is the humble garlic bulb or ‘Ail’ so this is where we will start.
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Pate de pommes de terre Limousin

Traditionally this was made with leftover bread dough and was cooked in the bread oven, with a simple garnish on the potatoes of chopped garlic, flat-leaved parsley and fatty bacon.
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Veg growing and recipe tips-Butternut Squash Sweet Pasties
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Jamie Buckley lives in Haute Vienne where he grows his own fruit and vegetables. He likes nothing more than creating mouth watering dishes with his produce. Jamie has kindly agreed to share with us some of his yummy recipes, starting with
butternut squash pasties the perfect alternative to mince pies this festive season....
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Chez Adies - A family run French bar in Droux
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The popular, centrally located bar in Droux is very much a focal point for the community and has been for as long as any of the locals can remember.It is now all change at Chez Adies as Julian and Susan take the helm, with plans to build on the bar’s undeniable success with the addition of food menus, both eat in and take away.
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Have The French lost the meaning of the value of the food?

A recent survey has revealed that each year the average Limouisin resident wastes around 67 kg of food each year! Although this is not an insignificant amount it is much less than many areas of France. Find out why.....
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Make your own truly authentic curry right here in Limousin

If you are like me you will undoubtably miss a good curry every now and then, not so easy to track down a good curry in this lovely region, so there is of course a good reason to go out, buy yourself a good selection of spices and have a go at making your own.
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Shopping for souvenirs in the region's capital

Limoges is undoubtedly best known for its porcelain and enameling but there are many more delights on offer to tourists visiting the city this summer. Take a stroll around with your wallet at the ready and you will find great gifts and souvenirs for all ages and all pockets.
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Sail shades not only keep you cool they look fantastic...
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The French are usually ahead of the game when it comes to new fashion trends and accessories, but it seems there is one area where they have been beaten - by the Australians! Anyone who has spent time in France during the summer will know that shade is a serious consideration...
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La Chasse- Glorious Game, hunting for your own supper
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Hunting in Limousin is far removed from the traditional view we hold of hunting back in the U.K. The hunt, is an important source of free food and much like the mushrooms and chestnuts also provided by nature in the region forms the basis of many of the traditional Limousin family meals.
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Kathleen Fourches on the clearly defined seasons of the Limousin

Spring is on its way, all the signs are here, migrating birds, new buds on trees. The seasons are so clearly defined in Limousin, particularly by the food. Kathleen Fourches tells us more....
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A taste of the Limousin sunshine

Following a festive season of excess which has piled on the pounds, we have been trying to give our systems a rest this week - dining on a range of light soups and salads. Hunting around the store cupboard for a creative addition to cheer up a somewhat dull looking plate of salad I came across a bottle of pure gold, a real taste of summer....
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With a Strawberry flavoured Limousin!!

Bicycle Gourmet’s Treasures of France is a lifestyle / adventure TV series that profiles the lives of the people of all nationalities who live in the French countryside. Imagine you have 100 relatives in the French countryside; and you’re their favorite American cousin. When you visit, you take along your digital camcorder and record the fun.........
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FE Limousin meet Derek & Jackie Payne from Fish et Frites

When FrenchEntrée-Limousin discovered there was a new mobile fish and chip shop opening in the Limousin, we didn't need asking twice to go and found out for ourselves ...
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Emilie Broudy-Masson gives a lesson on French cheese

The vast selection on offer at cheese stalls throughout the region can be quite daunting, Emilie Broudy-Masson tells us the best way to enjoy French cheese and has a few suggestions on where to start..........
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This simple but tasty recipe makes a very impressive table centrepiece. Delicious and heart warming, it is a great supper dish to share with friends.
Ideal for serving at grown ups halloween parties.
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Last year went down as one of the best ever for the annual cèpe harvest. Let's hope this year is as good.
This easy recipe brings out the flavour of the cèpes without overpowering their delicate earthiness.
Bon Appetit!
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Roast chestnuts really do taste of autumn and bring back wonderfull childhood memories. Cook some just before going for a walk through the Autumn leaves to keep your hands warm or enjoy them by the fireside with a glass of wine.
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A real winter warmer with a taste of autumn. A great opportunity to use up some of this years apple harvest, whilst enjoying the delights of spicy red wine.
Mmm I feel warmer already!
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The Limousin may not be as famous for it's gastronomy as other regions of France but it still offers a diverse range of food that reflect the region's climate and culture. Over the coming months we will be providing a selection of traditional seasonal recipes from the Limousin region. The recipe's will reflect the month in which they are published, from the heart-warming Filet Mignon this month to lighter, Summer puddings.......
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Popular at this time of year this crepe recipe incorporates chestnuts, a Limousin speciality. The basic mixture is made separately so you can use your own imagination for the fillings, the possibilities are endless.....
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'Mushroom Mayhem' is a true story about poisonous wild mushrooms in France.

A terrifying tale of how greed landed me in hospital. Advice included.
"Ah, yes. I’m always thrilled if I mention The Mushroom Poisoning to a local, and they respond by.......
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A visit to ‘La Chocolaterie’ in Brive, France.
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‘La Chocolaterie’ is a sight to behold, and is the creation of Eric and his wife, Marie. Its incredible window displays draw the customer’s attention into the shop, where they can watch Eric at work, and choose from the vast selection of exquisitely presented chocolates and enticing truffles, which are...
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It's all about the food!

Walk into
La Table de Jean (5 rue de la Boucherie, LIMOGES – 05.55.32.77.91) and you know you’re in for a treat. Simple elegant oak tables and chairs arranged in two straight rows combine with pleasant but plain walls to allow the food to take precedence – and at Jean-Paul Banfi’s first restaurant, it’s all about the food. I started ...
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A Limousin Speciality

This popular Limousin dessert is made with unpitted black tangy cherries. You can use other fruits according to season, but it won’t strictly be a Clafoutis.
Ingredients: 600g unpitted black cherries, ...
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A tasty Limousin entree!

Cep Mushrooms grow plentifully in the Limousin and are a much treasured speciality locally. Why not make use of them for this tasty regional dish.........
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Chou rouge aux chataignes

Chop the cabbage into quarters, take out the stalk and the outer leaves and cut the rest into strips. Cook the onions and bacon, with the butter in a large ...
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The Limousin's place in France's wine industry

The Oak Forests of the Limousin are one of five French forests (the others being Allier, Nevers, Trancais and the Vosges), that provide French oak which has traditionally been used ...
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Enjoy Britain's Best Loved Dish Cooked Fresh to Order

Fish and chips and Pukka Pies at various venues throughout Limousin as well as Pukka Pies and sacks of British spuds retail
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La Galerie de Pompadour
Art gallery in Pompadour promoting local artists. Visit us for that unique gift or special item for your home in France.
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Linking the Franco British Community. Find out how we can
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