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Our mission is to share the best of France with you. Experience the authentic local flavor, in France or
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French Detours - Making Shoes in Romans-sur-Isere
Did you know there is a SHOE capital of France? And that you can still get custom, made-to-order shoes, personalized to your fit and style? Mais oui! Antoine and his team of artisans are making new strides in this centuries-old tradition. Follow us every step of the way, as we see how it is done, and how you can get your very own pair thanks to Un Si Beau Pas (Such a Beautiful Step!)
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French Detours - Provence Regional Specialties
You know about the famous beaches on the French Riviera, but there is much more to Provence! Get the authentic local flavor by experiencing these traditional favorites. Our artisans share their savoir-faire in a behind-the-scenes view. See how these products have been made for generations. Let's go! For your complete, fully-customizable itinerary of Provence, click on this link: https://www.frenchdetours.com/product-page/heart-of-provence-parts-1-2
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Making Butter Cookies in Normandy France - Sables d'Asnelles
Normandy, France has some of the richest, creamiest butter, thanks to the Normandy cow! Meet Jean-Francois Otter and his team at Les Sables d'Asnelles, dedicated to making this traditional butter cookie with all the freshest ingredients. The recipe is simple, but the taste is exceptional thanks to the team's dedication to making them from scratch. See how it's done and plan your trip to the town of Asnelles! For your complete, ready-to-go, perfectly customizable Normandy itinerary, click on this link: https://www.frenchdetours.com/product-page/normandie-self-guided-14-day-tour Thank you to Jean-Francois and his team for their warm welcome! Thank you to Stellan Video Communications for putting together the video, and to the musicians below. ♫Music By♫ ●Dixxy - Smile ●Song - https://youtu.be/7v4e9L2xFKk ●Follow Dixxy - http://smarturl.it/DixxyMusic Find the bakery here: www.sables-asnelles.fr Find the videaste here: www.svideocom.net
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Making Olive Oil in Provence - No Subtitles
For more than 20 years Jean-Benoit and Catherine Hugues have been creating their award-winning olive oils at the base of Chateau des Baux, in the heart of Provence. Fall is harvest season, and they give us a behind the scenes view of how it's done. When you see their passion and know-how, you will want to give it a try yourself! These oils are available in the US at https://www.frenchdetours.com/moulin-castelas and at their mill/boutique Moulin Castelas in Les Baux-de-Provence, France.
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Making Butter Cookies in Normandy - No Subtitles
Normandy, France has some of the richest, creamiest butter, thanks to the Normandy cow! Meet Jean-Francois Otter and his team at Les Sables d'Asnelles, dedicated to making this traditional butter cookie with all the freshest ingredients. The recipe is simple, but the taste is exceptional thanks to the team's dedication to making them from scratch. See how it's done and plan your trip to the town of Asnelles! Test your French with this version without subtitles! For your complete, ready-to-go, perfectly customizable Normandy itinerary, click on this link: https://www.frenchdetours.com/product-page/normandie-self-guided-14-day-tour Thank you to Jean-Francois and his team for their warm welcome! Thank you to Stellan Video Communications for putting together the video.
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Making Cider and Calvados in Normandy - No Subtitles
When life gives you apples, make cider! The apple orchards of la Ferme de la Sapiniere run right up to Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. A visit to this farm, family owned for generations, is a walk through history. Today they are continuing the tradition of making Cidre, Pommeau and Calvados and they show us the difference between these beverages and the historical significance in Normandy. Practice your French with this version - there are no subtitles! For your complete, ready-to-go, perfectly customizable Normandy itinerary, click on this link: https://www.frenchdetours.com/product-page/normandie-self-guided-14-day-tour Un grand merci à Stellan Video Communications pour cette video
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Making custom shoes in Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes - No Subtitles
The city of Romans-sur-Isere has been the shoe capital of France for centuries! Antoine and his team make it possible for you to have custom, hand-made shoes, no matter where you live! See the detail that goes into making made-to-order shoes. Test your French with this version - the intro is in English but the French interview is without subtitles! Un grand merci à Antoine de "Un Si Beau Pas" pour votre accueil, et a Leety Films pour cette video.
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Making Calissons d'Aix - Leonard Parli
La Maison Leonard Parli has been making the best Calissons d'Aix for generations. Discover their savoir-faire as well as the long tradition to this signature confection. The right amount of sweetness, the right amount of crunch - no wonder it is a favorite! Visit them in the town of Aix-en-Provence, but before you go, we will give you a behind-the-scenes view of how they are made! For your complete, fully-customizable itinerary of Provence, click on this link: https://www.frenchdetours.com/product-page/heart-of-provence-parts-1-2
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