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Replanting for the Future: Vineyard Work in Carcassonne’s Wine Country
Newly planted vines: wax coating protects the graft February and March may seem like quiet months in the vineyards of Occitanie , but...
Joyce Halsey Gay
Mar 62 min read
Uncover the Traditions of Pancake Day (Chandeleur) in France: A Closer Look at this February Celebration
Chandeleur, France's Pancake Day, is the 2nd of February. Celebrate it with friends, family and Cocoa & Grapes!
Joyce Halsey Gay
Feb 13 min read
Chocolate Excellence: Valrhona
Valrhona makes the finest quality chocolate for professional chocolatiers, and their Cité du Chocolate shares it with the rest of us.
Joyce Halsey Gay
Jul 24, 20242 min read
Timeless: The Wine Legacy of Abbaye de Fontfroide
This abbey in the Languedoc region of France provides history, beauty and wine in equal measures.
Joyce Halsey Gay
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Unwrapping French Easter Chocolate Traditions: A Chocolate Lover’s Guide
As the spring season blooms, Easter brings with it a myriad of traditions, each unique to different cultures around the world. In France,...
Joyce Halsey Gay
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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