Chestnut festival in France

The country in late October is enveloped by the smell of fried chestnutsFrance differs from all other countries by another feature - it celebrates the largest number of events dedicated to gastronomy. The French believe that the sense of taste and understanding of well-cooked food should be nurtured in people from childhood, as the ability to read.

In France, there are almost no places that offer the so-called “fast food”. What could be better than steak roasted on coals or sea bass fillet under sauce? Therefore, you can not pass by such an unusual date as the Chestnut Festival. This product is very much appreciated by the French and considered national. In France, a certain variety of chestnuts is grown - cougurdons.

The country in late October is enveloped by the aroma of fried chestnuts. They are cooked right on the street, the smell captivates and it is impossible to pass by. No one can take away the pleasure of a small bag of chestnuts. The unusual taste of this delicacy is difficult to describe, but it is impossible to forget.

The main dishes on this day are all one with chestnuts - a salad with asparagus, sea scallops and chestnuts, risotto with shrimp and chestnuts, chocolate and chestnut mousse with orange marmalade.

This event is the continuation of the week of taste, which takes place in all regions of France, starting from the 3rd Monday in October. In turn, celebrate the Shukruta holiday, where you can try sauerkraut with sausages, watered beer, Spice Festival, Cider Festival, Fish Festival.