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La Fête du Citron® (Lemon Festival) is a unique event in the world, which attracts more than 160,000 visitors every year – a number which is constantly rising!

Visitors can discover a whole new fantasy world made up of processions of floats, gardens of lights and the exhibition of giant designs, created by more than 300 professionals and 145 tons of citrus fruits.

A creative approach, a warm welcome and tasty local products – they are all part of the annual Festival Gourmand, which kindly invites food lovers to discover the recipes the local gastronomy of Rennes! 

At the end of October, chocolate lovers should head to Salon du Chocolat in Paris, a worldwide event that hosts more than 550 international participants and attracts thousands of visitors who, together, celebrate the magic of chocolate. Chocolate and pastry show demonstrations, conferences, courses and a Chocolate Fashion Show are just some of the activities that visitors can enjoy at this five day long chocolate experience!

The Bordeaux Wine Festival is for those who love wine and food and like celebrating them both in a wonderful atmosphere. It is a four-day-long event focuses on the wines from the Bordeaux and Aquitaine Regions. It is the perfect occasion to experience the world of wine culture in its varied manifestations and to also discover the architectural beauty of Bordeaux (listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), its cultural assets and the surrounding vineyards.

Quiche Lorraine Recipes

The Lorraine has a variety of flavours on offer, such as bergamot oranges, madeleine cakes, sugared almonds, deseeded jam with duck, and of course, famous mirabelle brandy. Discover one of its specialities, quiche, accompanied by wines from Moselle or the Côtes-de-Toul AOC.

Mirabelle Cake Recipes

Mirabelle, the "golden fruit", is known for being sweet and full of flavour. Have a look at this popular recipe and you'll understand why French pastries are so famous.

Located on the edge of the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park, with its dense forests, pink sandstone rocks and orchards, Phalsbourg is full of attractions for both walkers - and food lovers. Because Phalsbourg's heart lies partly in Lorraine and partly in Alsace its traditional cookery is filled with the flavours of Eastern France -the Regional Foie Gras Festival is a good example!

The Chocolate Way is an itinerary that offers the discovery of chocolate from York to Sicily, through Spain, France and Belgium, offering a full chocolate experience thanks to the greatest chocolate museums, the best chocolate boutiques and themed hotels, and thanks to the biggest chocolate festivals. The Chocolate Way also provides professional and scientific formation and develops cooperation projects. You’re very welcome to explore The Chocolate Way’s magic world!

The Chocolate Way is an itinerary that offers the discovery of chocolate from York to Sicily, through Spain, France and Belgium, offering a full chocolate experience thanks to the greatest chocolate museums, the best chocolate boutiques and themed hotels, and thanks to the biggest chocolate festivals. The Chocolate Way also provides professional and scientific formation and develops cooperation projects. You’re very welcome to explore The Chocolate Way’s magic world!

The Chocolate Way is an itinerary that offers the discovery of chocolate from York to Sicily, through Spain, France and Belgium, offering a full chocolate experience thanks to the greatest chocolate museums, the best chocolate boutiques and themed hotels, and thanks to the biggest chocolate festivals. The Chocolate Way also provides professional and scientific formation and develops cooperation projects. You’re very welcome to explore The Chocolate Way’s magic world!