Pays de la Loire Food and Drink
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If you're hoping to find the ideal property to suit your needs in the Pays de la Loire then you've certainly found the right place to look.
We have gathered information from selected estage agents in the region in our comprehensive search section . You are sure to find something of interest with FrenchEntrée Loire.Don't forget our Property Guide for further information on buying a home in this wonderful part of France.
You will also find lots of essential information throughout our site to help you every step of the way.
Flights to the Pays de la Loire
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Running a business in France
Many people dream of moving to France and working for themselves.
Read how a father and son realised their ambition and opened a bar in the Pays de la Loire.
Buy British
There's no need to cross the Channel to fill up on your favourite foods from the UK.
You can find anything from HP Sauce to freshly baked scones right here.FrenchEntrée Loire has been shopping and here are our top tips for PG Tips in the Pays de la Loire.
Wining and Dining in the Loire
Regional specialities and tips for eating out
No other country is so devoted to it’s cuisine; to the French, a love of good food and wine leads to a happy and rewarding life.Good French food is noted ... food for thought...
Curries, pies, cakes and other frozen food favourites from the UK now available in France
Tasty treats imported from Britain
Delicious curries and traditional British cakes and pies are now available in the Pays de la Loire thanks to a top English chef who once worked at The Savoy.An exhaustive ... more...
The famous Loire Valley wines
Take a trip on The Wine Trail
Nowhere in the world can match the variety and quality of the Loire Valley’s white, red, rose, sparkling, sweet, and dry wines. You can taste wines of every colour and flavour, with unforgettable fragrances that reflect the region’s unique soil...
join in a toast...
British pubs in the Loire
Locals raise a glass to a great pint
British pubs are pulling pints and punters alike with a taste of home, right here in the Loire.Traditional ales washing down fish and chips and curries are proving popular with both expat and French regulars...
fish and chips every week...
Loire shops selling British favourites
You don't have to travel far for a taste of homeThe Pays de la Loire is fortunate enough to have a number of stores selling popular British foods.Some supermarkets in the region sell favourites from the UK, but several independent shopkeepers specialise in importing classics such as PG Tips, Worcestershire Sauce and more.... it's hard coping with demand...
Head to the markets of the Pays de la Loire
Enjoy shopping French-style
Experience the delights of the Loire's food and drink by visiting one of our local markets.Colourful, fragrant, quirky and fresh - you'll find so much to choose from.
Here is our comprehensive guide to regular markets in the Pays de la Loire... a uniquely French experience...
Fish and chips in the Pays de la Loire
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A top chef who once worked at The Savoy is now serving up five-star fish and chips to delighted customers at a Loire pub.Meanwhile, in the Vendee, The only charges a former policeman now deals with are for the fish and chips sold from his van. more...
Chateaubriant builder pours beer instead of concrete
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A BRITISH builder has swapped pushing wheelbarrows for pulling pints at a top Loire nightspot.What was a traditional French bar is now a very stylish venue with a clientele made up of mixed nationalities. advice on running a bar in France...
Loire's top British chefs open their kitchen
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A delicious salmon dish prepared for you by the top chefs at the Walnut Grove cookery school.Enjoy this recipe, made with ingredients sourced from this bountiful region. more...
Delicious soup from the Loire
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This is a great soup any time of year. It also makes a good starter served with baby poppadoms or curried croutons. If you would like it to be spicier, then simply add more spices at the appropriate stage.
super soup...
Loire chicken in Parma ham
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This dish is a lovely winter warmer and extremely easy and quick to prepare.As a summer dish, the addition of a crisp green salad would be an ideal accompaniment. Transfer to a hot oven...
Succulent scallops cooked in the Loire
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You can find a mouthwatering selection of seafood throughout the Pays de la Loire.Two of the finest chefs in the region share their recipe for a dish ideal as either a starter or a special lunch treat. Enjoy. simple, quick and easy...
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