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Domaine Leduc-Frouin in Anjou, producers of fine Anjou and Coteaux du Layon AC wines

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Cabardès AC is a small, lesser-known Languedoc Appellation, north west of Carcassonne (11 Aude, Languedoc). Chateau de Pennautier is one of the best known producers

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If you head south from Paris on the A71 Autoroute towards Clermont Ferrand (and now onwards through to Pezenas, Beziers and Montpellier in the Languedoc) you will pass close to the geographic centre of France at Bruères Allichamps. just north of St Amand Montrond.
Further south you’ll come to Montlucon, which hosts its annual Beef Festival in March.

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Gers, the home of Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic Bilh, Cotes de St Mont, the Plaimont co-operative and music festivals at Vic Fezensac and Marciac (Jazz)

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At Touzac, near Soturac (46 Lot, Midi-Pyrenees) is one of my favourite Cahors producers - Isabelle Ray-Auriat at Chateau les Hauts d’Aglan. Whilst she is a delightful lady, I confess to my real passion being for her wines - especially the unfiltered 100% Malbec - Cuvée “A”.

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Bazas is the home of the renowned Bazas Beef which produces an excellent entrecote (sirloin).

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Le Canard au Parapluie Rouge Chambres d’Hote (Duck with Red Umbrella B&B) just off the A20 Autroute l’Occitane, just south of Argenton–sur-Creuse

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The southern Côtes du Rhône Villages appellations

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Velleron (84 Vaucluse, Provence) for the evening Farmers Market (marché agricole)- one of the best collections of stalls - often from very small growers - superb quality fresh produce - vegetables, fruit, olive oil, wine, cheese, meats -

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