Ordering steak in France
In the mood for a juicy steak frites? How to request the ‘doneness’ of a steak in French.
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Kir and its royal variations: a French apéritif for special occasions
Most of you have probably tried kir royal, a champagne-based apéritif with a measure of blackcurrant cream liqueur (crème de cassis). But how many of you have tasted kir with white wine, red wine or even cider? Find out about how the Frenchenjoy Kir and how to make a kir with a difference…
Book review: Nothing like a dream
Nothing Like A Dream Jane Jennings, www.janejennings.co.uk, £8.99 For anyone seeking a new life in France, this engaging and very readable novel works on a couple of levels. In telling the story of one extended British family’s move to Normandy – replete with all of the attendant…
Normandy know-how with Calvados and Pommeau
Taking inspiration from the know-how and traditions of Normandy, offer your guests something unique with these ideas for homemade apperitifs.
Let them eat brioche! France’s sweet buttery bread
With so many delicious French breads and pastries to choose from, this issue we’ve chosen to take a closer look at the deliciously buttery brioche, its history and its uses.
Gourmet hotspots in Paris
Hidden gems have their place, but the French capital boasts many well-known names it would be wrong to ignore. Here are our top gourmet hotspots, from Café de Flore to Fauchon. Paris wouldn’t be the same without them.
Specialities from Picardy
Sandwiched between Normandy and Champagne-Ardenne, the Picardy region of France is home to some delicious dairy products and can sell its fizz as authentic champagne.
What’s on in Normandy?
Find something to celebrate in Normandy… Explore the region via Rouen, Falaise, Lisieux, Le Havre, Bayeux, Honfleur, Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer.
New Issue of Frenchentrée Magazine out Now!
We are delighted to announce that the new edition of FrenchEntrée Magazine is out now, and it’s as packed as ever with delightful travel, lifestyle and property features from all over France. There’s plenty of seasonal fare to enjoy, including…
Cultured connections
Feed your mind and indulge your senses with our quick-fire selection of French cultural escapes.
Gazumping in France – Can It Happen?
Image not found.Believe it or not, gazumping can and does happen in France. We take a look at why it happens and what can be done to prevent it…
Poule au Pot
Henri IV of France wanted all households in his kingdom to be able to relish in this great dish every Sunday so what not try it out yourself?
Normandy stud season well underway
Normandy is renowned for being the equestrian capital of France – no doubt then, that there is plenty of choice for the potential horse or pony breeder, and some excellent quality available.
Rhone-Alpes Architects and Rhone-Alpes Suveyors
Please select a Rhone-Alpes Arhcitect or Surveyor from our list of directory search results below for surveyors and architects in the Normandy region and the departments of Ain, Ardeche, Drome, Haute Savoie, Isere, Loire, Rhone and Savoie.
Get ready for winter!
With the nights drawing in, thoughts will invariably be turning to how to help your horses survive the Normandy rain and the mud that is the unfortunate downside of being blessed with great grazing for the majority of the year. Check out our handy vocabulary to help you when shopping for those essential items to keep your horse cosy in the coming months.
Flavour of the Month
Bought a good French cook book lately? If you have, we’d really love to hear about it. Sinéad Allart from the Wilde Kitchen lets us in on her latest discovery…
Scallops and Black Pudding served with Apple Chutney
While scallops are still in season, make the most of it and try out this recipe combining the best of Normandy – Coquilles St. Jacques(Scallops), black pudding and apples…
Normandy crêpes and galettes
When you think of Normandy, think Crêpes, Galettes and Cider. Here are some top tips for making your crêpes with a Norman twist…
Buying, loaning or leasing a horse in Normandy
Buying or borrowing a horse or pony can be very rewarding and great fun. No matter what level you’re at or what sport you enjoy, you should find a huge choice in Normandy if you know where to start looking. Too much temptation…
Bringing your horse to Normandy
So you’ve found your dream home and at last you’re making the move to Normandy. But how do you transport your horse in safety and without stress? Some handy tips…
Typical dishes of Normandy
So what are the local specialities of Normandy? And what’s actually in them? We demystify those untranslatable dishes and change your menu nightmare in to menu heaven!
Teurgoule
A la Normande / Vallée d’Auge
Omelette – à la Mère Poulard
Joue de Bœuf
Andouille de Vire
Agneau de pré-salé
Tripes à la mode de Caen
Normandy Oysters
Love them or hate them, no Christmas table in Normandy is complete without them.
Great value, great taste …….. Aphrodisiac?
Let us know what YOU think!!!
Normandy Property in the Eure
Learn more about the property that the Eure has to offer and the sort of price you will have to pay for your dream home in the Eure département of Normandy…
A year in Normandy
Find out how one couple who had no intentions of buying a property abroad fell in love with a picture of a Norman-stlye cottage in an Estate Agent’s window… and ended up buying it the same day on a coup de coeur!
Remembrance Day in Normandy
As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Judy Mansfield describes how she came to be a regular participant in her local Rembrance Service in Normandy and her husband, Russ, an officially appointed porte-drapeau…
Normandy, the 21st district of Paris?
Normandy is the countryside of Paris and second home to many a Parisien. In fact, Parisiens refer to Normandy as the 21st district of Paris! So the Brits are not the only ones interested in the region…
Tarte Aux Pommes Recipe from the Languedoc
The reinette apple is an apple grown widely in the Languedoc Cévennes and is ripe at the beginning of winter. It is good for eating fresh as well for cooking. If you ask anyone who lives in the Languedoc how to make an apple tart, you will get many different versions, this is one we like.
“Tarte aux Pommes”
Moules Normandes
Thousands of kilos of mussels are eaten out in restaurants every day but how many of the seafood lovers who devour them actually eat mussels at home? Buy some fresh moules de bouchot from your local market, preferably already cleaned, try this ridiculously easy recipe for moules normandes and, I promise, you might never eat mussels out again!
Map of Normandy
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Tips for choosing crème fraîche in Normandy
You wouldn’t expect to ponder over choosing a tub of crème fraîche. But in Normandy, home to a such a variety of some of the finest crème fraîche in the world, it’s worth thinking about what’s on offer before you buy… and where you buy it.
A recipe for Fresh Fruit Brulée with Normandy crème fraîche
Tangy yet creamy, simple but tasty. A light desert using Normandy’s richest ingredient, crème fraîche.
A Kir with an apple twist
Try this simple, refreshing pre-dinner drink using some of Normandy’s favourite appley ingredients…
