National Pastry School in Yssingeaux
Does that sound hard to believe? However, with its National Pastry School (ENSP), Yssingeaux has become a real center of excellence in the field. For more than 35 years, the establishment has been a school of reference, in France and abroad, for professionals in the arts of pastry, bakery, chocolate, confectionery and…
The restaurant Le Chamarlenc restores a star to Puy-en-Velay
It has been 10 years since the town of Puy-en-Velay no longer had a Michelin-starred restaurant. Since the departure of chef François Gagnaire to Paris. But this month of March 2024 changed the situation... Just one year after their installation in the old Ponote town, at the restaurant Le Charmalenc, the young chef Yoan Delorme won the...
The Marcon family, lucky stars of Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
While the Michelin Guide has just confirmed their 3rd star at Restaurant Marcon on the heights of Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, the name Marcon is today more than a gourmet restaurant, it is a real institution. In more than 75 years, “Marcon” has made a name and a place for itself in French haute cuisine. It all began…
Meeting with Jacques Marcon in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
Grandmother, father, son, little brother… For the Marcons, cooking is a family affair. Jacques Marcon, third generation of restaurateurs in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, was designated Gault&Millau d'Or 2024 for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region during the Gault&Millau Tour on February 5, 2024. He now supports his brother Paul who is participating in this week at the European selections of…
“Made in Haute-Loire” gift ideas for the holidays
Like every fall, we went to draw ideas for gifts made in Haute-Loire to put under the tree at Christmas. For this, we met four Altiligarian artisans who revealed to us the secrets of their know-how. https://youtu.be/aknE54k2S48 1 - The cardboard creations of Sandrine Poulet-Berger at Domeyrat Cartonniste. It’s the job of…
What to do during the All Saints holidays?
As a family, with or without children, what to do during the All Saints' Day holidays in Haute-Loire? Here is our selection of ideas for outings outdoors or in rainy weather. “Special Halloween” events around Puy-en-Velay Firstly thanks to Halloween, one of children's favorite holidays: horror evening and treasure hunt at the Aurec castles,…
L’Automnal Gourmand at the crossroads of flavors
Every autumn between September and November, the Automnal Gourmand invites itself to the table between Ardèche and Haute-Loire to promote the riches of the Altiligère and Ardèche terroirs. Based on an idea from Jacques Marcon, three-star chef from Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, l'Automnal Gourmand promotes "good and good eating" across 4 territories: Haut-Lignon, Val'Eyrieux, Pays de Lamastre...
Why Polignac is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France?
In the center of Haute-Loire, the village of Polignac is dominated by the ruins of its impregnable medieval fortress, perched on its volcanic hill. A lighthouse visible for miles around that makes Polignac a historic site with a unique panorama. Recently labeled Most Beautiful Villages of France, we tell you why Polignac…
At La Ferme À la Bonne Fourche, you will be amazed by your eyes and your taste buds
Located at the foot of the Mézenc in the village of Estables, the À la Bonne Fourche farm offers a host of activities for young and old, all year round. The opportunity to discover alongside Cathy and Bernard Bonnefoy, the fabulous landscapes of our mountains, the secrets of farm animals, the work of…
The Distillerie des Bughes, the first distillery in Haute-Loire to produce whiskey
Located in Polignac, route des Estreys, the Distillerie des Bughes "Home Distillers" created the very first whiskey from Haute-Loire! A distillery just waiting to flourish and show off its know-how. It has a shop, a welcoming tasting area, and a guided tour around the making of whisky. Indulge…
A gourmet and cocooning stay on the Massif du Mézenc
In Haute-Loire, perched on the heights of the department, Mézenc Loire Meygal is the nature destination par excellence: mountain biking, hiking, scooter, kite, ski or fat bike outings. But sometimes, it's good to take time for yourself... When you've had a good time, where to sleep, where to eat when you spend a stay on the Mézenc?...
All the pleasures of autumn are in the Gorges de l'Allier
Autumn, its beautiful days, its warm colors and sometimes its remanences of summer call for walks in the forests and indulgence. So, we take advantage of nature and its treasures, like at the Haut-Allier restaurant in Pont d'Alleyras, the starred table of the Brun family who every autumn like to put nature in…
Potes pots, artisanal and eco-responsible preserves
Pots Potes is of course a cooking story, but also a philosophy of life. That of eco-responsibility, short circuit, natural and home-made... In his workshop in Rosières, Lionel Ravoux prepares good little dishes that he packages in authentic-looking glass preserves. Authentic, because the one who…
Le Pré Bossu in Moudeyre, more than a hotel-restaurant, a haven of peace!
On the heights of the Haute-Loire, at an altitude of 1.200 meters, reigns a hotel-restaurant with authentic charm, in an old thatched cottage. A place that is both simple and prestigious, nestled in lush greenery and history. Welcome to Pré Bossu, in Moudeyres, where Christelle and Éric Celle welcome their customers like kings. Of the…
Take advantage of what Mother Nature has to offer
The Haute-Loire is a department with a generous, preserved and wild nature that some have learned to tame for the pleasure of the eyes or the taste buds. And you know what ? In addition to being beautiful, Auvergne nature is as rich as it is good. A nature as generous as it is tasty And it's not Charlie Braesch...
Artisous and hay liqueur, these specialties like no other
We are very familiar with green lentils from Le Puy and Fin Gras from Mézenc… But some local specialties are decidedly original. Do you know artisous cheese and hay liqueur? We tell you everything! Taste a cheese matured by thousands of little artisous And the artisous then, “qu'es aquò”…
Survey: Is Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid the most gourmet village in France?
The answer is “yes” and three times “yes”! Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid is THE gourmet village par excellence in Haute-Loire. And the arguments abound! We explain why… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bKNcbkJDOo Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, the gourmet getaway for all epicureans This gastronomic hotspot has been able to enhance the riches of its region thanks to the talents of his…
A gastronomic weekend in Haute-Loire
Like everywhere else in Auvergne, Haute-Loire is a gourmet department! Do you doubt it? Just take a look at its many local specialties to get to the bottom of it! These are all dishes with which, small and large tables, like to play. The Haute-Loire, local specialties for…
L'Arbre Vagabond an atypical place where time stands still
This is the story of a typography workshop that became a bookstore, restaurant and natural wine bar. Nestled on the plateau of Vivarais-Lignon, we delight in the middle of the books that we can peck or take away. Odile Mattei, journalist and presenter of the show "Goûtez voir" fell under the spell of this place unlike the…
Beer survey: Why is there so much brewing in Haute-Loire?
It's the perfect summer drink, fresh and light, we appreciate it all the more if the beer has a nice color, light bubbles and a little taste of "je ne sais quoi" that makes us look at the label. Luckily, in Haute-Loire, craft breweries have sprouted like mushrooms: only 3…
In Haute-Loire, cycling is a big deal!
Cycling & cheeses, itineraries served on a platter. It's not because we love the little queen that we are not greedy, quite the contrary! So, we recommend two itineraries filled with cheese stages to combine the pleasure of prawns and refined encounters with the good taste of the Haute-Loire terroir... A gourmet break among the...
From welcoming athletes to brunches at the Bel'Ô hotel restaurant
Guillaume Chazot of the Bel'Ô bends over backwards for his customers. From welcoming top-level athletes to brunches for the general public, at Bel'Ô everyone is served! “Hospitality is an exciting profession, because it is a profession of encounters. You have to love people, love to please them. That's our...
When nature becomes greedy
From the picking to the plate, the art of bringing nature to your mouth. A wild flora that expert alchemists have the art of transforming to bring all this nature into your mouth and extract all its virtues.…
Le Puy Green Lentil, queen of legumes
Terroir, cuisine, virtues… the Lentille Verte du Puy reveals all its secrets.Where does it grow? How is it good for health? And in the kitchen? All the questions you never dared to ask about Lentille Verte du Puy-en-Velay, we ask them for you! Where and how does a lentil plant grow? Under the…
Haute-Loire, land of mushrooms
In the meadows or forests of the department, the mushroom is king, as everywhere in Auvergne. From the carpet of mushrooms to spring morels, passing through chanterelle mushrooms or porcini mushrooms from the undergrowth, our large wild expanses conceal many edible treasures… In the meadows or the undergrowth, the Haute-Loire is a country of…
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