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Whether eaten as a dessert, or as a treat with afternoon tea, many of Normandy,s sweet dishes are based on apples, such as the delicious apple tart. Another Norman speciality is the milky rice pudding or Teurgoule made with creamy local products. For those with a seriously sweet tooth, try the Sucre de Pommes from Rouen , an apple candy, or buttery Isigny toffees.

Essentially a medieval town, whose cathedral was dedicated in 1077 by William the Conqueror. Bayeux is also home to the famous tapestry depicting William's epic journey to England and the Battle of Hastings. Intrinsically linked with the events of June 1944 the town provided headquarters for General de Gualle after D-Day, now a museum. There is also a Museum dedicated to the Battle of Normandy whilst the British War Cemetery, is walking distance of the town centre. The town itself miraculously avoided any destruction during Allied bombings, a fact which is clearly evident in the preserved medieval structure of its buildings and streets. In addition, to the Tapestry ans cathedral, tourists can visit the Baron Gerard Museum, with its collection of art, porcelain and lace, or the various craft workshops and art galleries within the town. There is also a busy commercial centre where you will find shops, restaurants and hotels including a number of brocantes or antique centres. A ...

Essentially a medieval town, whose cathedral was dedicated in 1077 by William the Conqueror. Bayeux is also home to the famous tapestry depicting William's epic journey to England and the Battle of Hastings. Intrinsically linked with the events of June 1944 the town provided headquarters for General de Gualle after D-Day, now a museum. There is also a Museum dedicated to the Battle of Normandy whilst the British War Cemetery, is walking distance of the town centre. The town itself miraculously avoided any destruction during Allied bombings, a fact which is clearly evident in the preserved medieval structure of its buildings and streets. In addition, to the Tapestry ans cathedral, tourists can visit the Baron Gerard Museum, with its collection of art, porcelain and lace, or the various craft workshops and art galleries within the town. There is also a busy commercial centre where you will find shops, restaurants and hotels including a number of brocantes or antique centres. A ...

Situated on the crossroads between the routes from Brittany to Paris and from Belgium to the Loire Valley. Alencon is an ideal stopover point for visitors travelling further afield, yet also offers much worth spending time to visit. Once known as the Cite des Ducs , the town boasts a fine old town hall, 15 th century church as well as the Dukes' Palace dating from the 14 th and 15 th centuries. However, it is most famous for its lace making tradition which gave the name to the Alencon stitch and there are two museums dedicated to this important heritage, including the Musee des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle . Famous too for its links with St. Therese who was born in the town in 1873. Alencon's St. Leonard district is an attractive architectural mix of newer and older buildings with their spiral staircases and iron balconies, in the Medieval streets. By train from Paris Montparnasse and also on the Caen -Tours main line

Situated on the crossroads between the routes from Brittany to Paris and from Belgium to the Loire Valley. Alencon is an ideal stopover point for visitors travelling further afield, yet also offers much worth spending time to visit. Once known as the Cite des Ducs , the town boasts a fine old town hall, 15 th century church as well as the Dukes' Palace dating from the 14 th and 15 th centuries. However, it is most famous for its lace making tradition which gave the name to the Alencon stitch and there are two museums dedicated to this important heritage, including the Musee des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle . Famous too for its links with St. Therese who was born in the town in 1873. Alencon's St. Leonard district is an attractive architectural mix of newer and older buildings with their spiral staircases and iron balconies, in the Medieval streets. By train from Paris Montparnasse and also on the Caen -Tours main line

La Bisbal d' Emporda ' The Retailers Association of l'Aigueta offers you the very best of our land, pottery, glass, furniture, household ware, antiques, basketry , stone, gardening, cakes, cafes, management services and our readi ness to ensure that you enjoy a most pleasant stay. Le Bisbal d'Emporda ' is today one of Catalonia's leading pottery centres. This activity is clearly shown in the town's skyscrape , with its outlines of industrial smokestacks and many pottery shops. Craftsman, artist, the La Bisbal potter is often the latest member of a family spanning generations devoted to the ancient work of shaping clay. Visits and Demostrations : The Retailers Association of l'Aigueta and Terracotta Museum have prepared teaching and fun activities to introduce the general public to the world of ceramics. 1. Guided visit to the Museum's temporary and permanent collections. 2. Trip around the shops in l'Aigueta . The Terracotta Museum. Manufac...

La Bisbal d' Emporda ' The Retailers Association of l'Aigueta offers you the very best of our land, pottery, glass, furniture, household ware, antiques, basketry , stone, gardening, cakes, cafes, management services and our readi ness to ensure that you enjoy a most pleasant stay. Le Bisbal d'Emporda ' is today one of Catalonia's leading pottery centres. This activity is clearly shown in the town's skyscrape , with its outlines of industrial smokestacks and many pottery shops. Craftsman, artist, the La Bisbal potter is often the latest member of a family spanning generations devoted to the ancient work of shaping clay. Visits and Demostrations : The Retailers Association of l'Aigueta and Terracotta Museum have prepared teaching and fun activities to introduce the general public to the world of ceramics. 1. Guided visit to the Museum's temporary and permanent collections. 2. Trip around the shops in l'Aigueta . The Terracotta Museum. Manufac...

1 pkt red cocktail cherries 2 - 3 tsp cherry brandy 200g nougat paste 50g coconut butter 2 tbs cherry liqueur Decoration: about 10 red cocktail cherries 1 pkt chopped pistachio nuts Marinate the cocktail cherries with the cherry brandy, overnight. The next day, melt the nougat in a double boiler. Stir in the coconut butter, allow to melt,and add the cherry liqueur. Remove the mixture from the double boiler and cool, stirring occasionally. Place the marinated cocktail cherry into each miniature metal-foil cup Fill the nougat mixture into a piping bag with a round nozzle and pipe the mixture into cups. Allow to set. Garnish the chocolates with half a cocktail cherry or pistachio nuts. Keep in a cool place until ready to serve.

125g honey 125g sugar 75g butter 1 egg 1tsp cinnamon and grated orange rind 1/4 tsp ground cloves a few drops of bitter almonds 1/2 tsp baking powder 400g flour 250g icing sugar 1 tbs single cream Heat honey, sugar and butter until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool, then add the egg and the spice. Mix flour and baking powder. Knead the honey mixture and the flour together. Cover the dough and leave to stand for 2 or 3 days. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board 1/2 cm thick. Cut out heart shapes and place on baking tray lined with a baking parchment. Preheat oven to 175C (gas Mark 4) and bake the hearts for 10 min until golden brown. Sift the icing sugar. make a thin paste with 2/3 of the sugar and some water. Brush the hearts with the icing as they come out of the oven. Make a thick paste with the remaining sugar and condensed milk. Decorate with wavy lines.