Dear motorhome travelers, fellow independent travelers: the holiday spirit is setting in! Are you heading off on a motorhome adventure this year, and looking to put together a fine, local and tasty Christmas shopping list? Here's a step-by-step tour of gourmet France, so you can fill your shopping basket with exceptional products, while choosing from the in the CAMPING-CAR PARK network network for a comfortable stopover. Thanks to the Access Card or the Pack'Privilègesyou'll benefit from simplified access to the areas, great local deals and secure parking. Enjoy your meal!
This small, characteristic goat's cheese from the Poitou region adds a refined touch to your festive platter. With its thin rind and pronounced flavor, it goes perfectly with country bread and a glass of dry white wine. To find it, stop off at theaire de Châtelaillon-Plage (Charente-Maritime), where the market is packed with local produce, farmhouse cheeses and passionate artisans.
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In Alsace, it's impossible to miss bredele and gingerbread. These Christmas cookies, flavored with cinnamon, aniseed or hazelnut, and the soft gingerbread, are emblematic of the festive season. L'aire de Dambach-la-Ville offers you the chance to savor these sweet treats in a typical, warm Christmas atmosphere, at the foot of the Vosges mountains, surrounded by half-timbered houses.
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These melt-in-your-mouth lozenges are a must for your gourmet baskets. Made with candied melon, crushed almonds and royal icing, calissons d'Aix represent the finesse of Provence. Stop off at theaire de Sausset-les-Pins (Bouches-du-Rhône), on the seafront less than an hour from Aix-en-Provence. This CAMPING-CAR PARK network offers all the comforts you need for a gourmet, relaxing stopover. From here, meet the local confectioners and take home a box as a souvenir or to share on New Year's Eve.
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Vendée oysters, particularly those from Bouin or Noirmoutier Island, are distinguished by their freshness and subtle iodized taste. They're a must for any festive meal. Stop off at theaire de Sallertaine - CAMPING-CAR PARK (Vendée), a stone's throw from the oyster beds, to buy directly from the producers. Ideal for enjoying freshly opened oysters with a glass of Muscadet overlooking the ocean.
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Kig ha farz is an emblematic dish from Finistère, a true "Breton pot-au-feu" of meat, vegetables and farz (buckwheat flour cooked in sacks). Rich and nourishing, it's perfect for winter family meals. Stop off at theaire de Vannes Conleau - CAMPING-CAR PARK (Morbihan), located in a pleasant maritime setting, ideal for touring the region and discovering this traditional dish at a local inn or farmer's market.
A melting, comforting main course: capon cooked in Anjou white wine, tender and flavorful, will delight your guests. For dessert, the Baulois fondant, with its intense chocolate and soft texture, completes the meal perfectly. L'Nantes Petit Port is strategically located for access to well-stocked markets and a rich gastronomic offer.
Montélimar nougat, made from almonds, honey and egg whites, is a magical confection for the holidays. White or black, tender or crunchy, it's a pleasure to offer and share. Stop off at theViviers - CAMPING-CAR PARK (Ardèche), just 10 km from Montélimar, for a comfortable break. This network site gives you easy access to the town's artisanal confectioners, where you can discover the ancestral know-how of this sweet delicacy.
Served as an appetizer, Burgundy snails with parsley butter are the ultimate gourmet feast. Taste this classic during a stopover at theaire de Verdun-sur-le-Doubs - CAMPING-CAR PARK (Saône-et-Loire), located at the confluence of the Saône and Doubs rivers, in the heart of Burgundy. You'll find convenient access to local produce, including snails prepared by local artisans, in a peaceful, authentic atmosphere.
Cougnou, or Jesus bread, is a soft brioche cake with raisins, shared in the early hours of Christmas morning. Stop off at theaire de Calais - CAMPING-CAR PARK (Pas-de-Calais), close to the town center and the seaside. This network site is ideal for accessing local shops, including artisanal bakeries where you'll find cougnou, the traditional holiday brioche. Enjoy a festive breakfast in your motorhome after a stroll around town, in the wintry atmosphere of the northern coastline.
This autumnal marriage of chestnuts, duck breast and figs guarantees a tasty and original starter. Stop off at theaire de Comps - CAMPING-CAR PARK (Gard), a charming commune located between Nîmes and Avignon, in the heart of the Occitanie region. This quiet, well-equipped site offers easy access to local producers. You'll find everything you need to prepare a gourmet starter based on chestnuts, duck breast and fresh figs. An ideal place to combine gastronomy with the art of living in the South of France.
The poule noire du Berry is a quality poultry with firm, flavorful flesh, perfect for festive meals. Pithiviers is a golden, melt-in-the-mouth frangipane puff pastry. L'aire de Bourges - CAMPING-CAR PARK (Cher) puts you at the heart of a region where tradition and culinary excellence meet.
Subtle and delicate, scallops cooked with creamy, fragrant Isigny PDO butter are a first-rate starter. Stop off at theaire de Caen - CAMPING-CAR PARK (Calvados), ideally located for Normandy ports such as Port-en-Bessin. From this urban area, you have easy access to local fishmongers and lively markets, where you can buy freshly caught shellfish. A great opportunity to combine seafood with downtown comfort.
Make your festive celebrations a tasty occasion thanks to the French terroirs, which you can discover at your leisure with CAMPING-CAR PARK. Reserve your area now for an authentic, gourmet Christmas in your motorhome!
