The variety of landscapes within a short distance in France never fails to astound me. Régine took these pictures this weekend at Auron, just over 100km north of Pégomas, where she and her family went to ski and “faire de la raquette” – walking in snowshoes. Auron is on the edge of the Parc National du Mercantour, a great favourite with nature-loving visitors to the Cote d’Azur. A holiday on the French Riviera offers so much more than lying on a beach in the Mediterranean sunshine; the climate allows plenty of opportunities for enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking, (the Parc du Mercantour has lots of waymarked paths)horse riding, cycling, watching the wildlife,(you may even see a Marmot) rock climbing, fishing…. In fact the possibilities are endless!
A day’s excitement on the snowy slopes does wonders to build up an appetite, and the mountain cuisine of southern France is nothing if not warming – Régine’s party enjoyed regional specialities such as Raclette and Tartiflette, (many of the recipes are based on delicious melted cheeses such as Reblochon, and finely sliced smoked ham, potatoes and cream) local charcuterie, and pierrade, where you cook your own thin strips of meat on a hot stone slab at your table – great fun!
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A bientôt!
