Welcome to the Food & Drink Zone.
A comprehensive guide about local produce, gastronomy, markets, restaurants and shops of the Tarn & Aveyron. We will be bringing you delights such as Roquefort cheese, Aligot, Veal Of Segala, Lacaune Ham, Lautrec Pink Garlic and Gallic Wine.
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Tarn Food & Drink
Aveyron Food & Drink
Tarn & Aveyron Shopping
Gaillac Wine
Tarn & Aveyron Markets
Tarn & Aveyron Recipes
Tarn & Aveyron Restaurants
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The number 1 guide to Tarn & Aveyron Food & Drink!
Each region of France has its own regional cuisine and specialities and the Tarn & Aveyron is no exception. No trip to the Tarn or Aveyron would be complete without sampling the fine food and wine that are available, and no-one settling here could be satisfied without eating as well as the French.


Find Light Dishes, Appetizers, Entrées and Desserts all from Tarn & Aveyron. If you have a favourite recipe then please submit it to us.
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Aligot, Le Laguiole, La Fouace, Aubrac Beef, Roquefort, Foie Gras, Tripous, Confits, Stuffed Cabbage, Estofinado, Marcillac Wine

Traditional Aveyron dishes, which must be tasted if you are living here or just visiting, include aligot, le Laguiole, la fouace ,Aubrac beef,foie gras, tripous, confits, stuffed cabbage, Estofinado,thrush pâté with goose liver, lamb, feuilleté au roquefort, ewes' curds and the inevitable Roquefort accompanied by wines from Marcillac,Estaing or d'Entraygues.
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Serves 8

This is a popular French cake that celebrates the holiday of Epiphany (6th January) the day when the 3 Kings visited the Baby Jesus. A "fève" - a small china figurine - is hidden in the galette before baking. The lucky person who gets the “fève” is crowned king or Queen and chooses his/her King or Queen among the other guests.
Galette des Rois Recipe...
Wine Production In Aveyron
Marcillac is situated towards the north west of Aveyron at the foot of the « causses », blessed with a « micro-climate » giving rise to its milder winters and hence the production of its Marcillac wine. Red wine is predominant product of Marcillac, although rosé is also allowed within the AOC.
Marcillac Wine...
'Mushroom Mayhem' is a true story about poisonous wild mushrooms in France

A warning about eating wild French mushrooms.'Mushroom Mayhem' is a true story about poisonous wild mushrooms in France.
Ah, yes. I’m always thrilled if I mention The Mushroom Poisoning to a local, and they respond by saying “I heard”. There’s usually a touch of irony playing about their eyes.
A Warning About Eating Wild French Mushrooms...
A great winter warmer with Gaillac red wine and vanilla pods
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Infusing time: 5 minutes
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Years Of Traditon In The Tarn Achieving Perfection

Jambon de Lacaune is cured in Lacaune located in the Gijou valley on the far eastern side of the Tarn department. Jambon de Lacaune has obtained the Label Rouge, a label for a superior level of quality, but is in the process to be awarded an A.O.C lable. If you enjoy cured ham, it is hard to beat Jambon de Lacaune from the Tarn.
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Try One Of The Oldest Wines in France

Situated in the north of the Tarn departement, the Gaillac Appellation area covers 2.500 hectares spread over 73 communes, for an AOC production of over 165.000 hectolitres. The vineyard of Gaillac was one of the first growing centres in Gaul. Today, the appellation comprises of one hundred independent producers and 3 co-operative cellars.
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Trevor's View From The Tarn & Aveyron

I am not one of life's natural shoppers. In fact, the very word shopping, brings me out in a full-body sweat accompanied by uncontrollable tremors. I love shopping, but only in Tarn & Aveyron, just before midday, when I don't need anything.
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The Good Veal Guide

The Aveyron is the No.1 producer of meat in the south of France and is particularly renowned for the quality of it’s meat, the Label Rouge guarantees the superior quality. In the Aveyron, and especially in Segala, the veal farmers adhere to this label and look after their calves as well as on any other animal farm.
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A rich puree made with Tome cheese, butter and mashed potatoes

Aligot is made by huge men with vast wooden paddles and often served alongside local sausages or spit-roast veal, lamb or pork. Aligot transcends its simple ingredients and tastes best eaten outdoors in a crowded village square on a summer’s evening.
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Markets can be addictive!

Markets are a way of life for the French in the Tarn & Aveyron, and if you wish, you could visit one on most days. If you are on holiday in the Tarn or Aveyron do try and visit at least one while you are here as it is such a good way to immerse yourself and the family in French culture. Take the opportunity to sample the Tarn & Aveyron regional specialities on offer in the market with no obligation to buy, anything from local cheese, Gaillac Wine or Aligot.
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