Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Marinated olives
They don't need to be refrigerated; market stalls sell them in sturdy
plastic tubs.
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Fromage de chèvre, demi-sec or sec
Semi-dry and dry goat's cheese travel well.
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Calissons d'Aix
Aix-en-Provence's signature cakes (hoover-packed assortments are
available).
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Wine
Buy direct from the producer for the best deals; ideal if you're driving to France,
less so if you're flying (ship home instead).
L'APÉRO
L'apéro
(short for
l'apéritif
, an alcohol drink taken before dinner) is a national pastime in France, particularly in
Provence-Côte d'Azur where chilled rosé wine and croutons topped with
tapenade
(olive spread) were seemingly
made to be consumed together. Other
apéro
favourites include pastis (an aniseed-flavoured alcohol), marinated
olives and
socca
(a pancake made with chickpea flour and olive oil, a Nice speciality).
L'apéro
is common practice amongst friends but many convivial
chambres d'hôte
that serve dinner uphold the
tradition with their guests.
