Local products & recipes
Le 29/09/2026
The Alès Mycological Society launches its 2026/2027 season
FR - The Alès Mycological Society (SMA) has unveiled its 2026/2027 programme as the mycological season gets underway once again in the Cévennes.
Featuring field trips, identification sessions and events centred on mushroom knowledge, this new programme’s highlight – as it is every autumn – is the 23rd Mushroom Fair, which will take place on 31 October and 1 November in Saint-Jean-du-Gard, at the Maison Rouge – Musée des Vallées Cévenoles.
Le 29/09/2026
Carrot top cake with lemon zest, goat’s cheese and mint
FR– Here’s a delicious autumnal recipe that’s sure to delight any food lover! Quick, easy and indulgent…
Tuck in straight away!
Le 01/09/2026
Les pâtes gourmandes, the fresh pasta of Maxime Jourdois
FR - Les Pâtes Gourmandes is Maxime Jourdois’ culinary adventure and an invitation to savour Italian delicacies, with a ‘French-style’ twist.
Le 08/07/2026
Mindful cooking, the new recipe book of Eric Ripert
Mindful Cooking, Simple Recipes for Nurturing Body and Soul is a plant-based cookbook published at Penguin Random House.
Le 01/07/2026
Gérard Vives’ fennel and apricot salad
FR – Alongside the editorial team’s summer reading selection, chef and grocer Gérard Vives presents his fennel and apricot salad, taken from his collection of 65 sun-kissed recipes, Cabanon chic, ‘his manifesto for taking it easy’.
Le 30/06/2026
FR – The editorial team is getting into the summer spirit with this recipe for a fresh, light and completely reimagined summer hummus!
Le 30/06/2026
Wine tasting at Domaine de la Goguette, in Collias
FR – The vibrant wines of winemaker Julien Mary, who has been based in Collias since 2020, delight the palate with their fresh and lively notes. Discovered whilst having lunch at L’Oxalis restaurant, wines such as Pipelette, La Siesta and Mama are a true ode to the Gard terroir.
Le 30/06/2026
Melon gaspacho by Ornella Coffinier
FR - Here we share the delicious and refreshing recipe for melon gazpacho created by Ornella Coffinier (read our article). It’s the perfect way to showcase the benefits of this essential summer fruit!
Le 19/06/2026
‘5,000 Bottles of Wine for a Tractor’ Campaign by Solan Monastery
FR – Solan Monastery has launched another heart-warming campaign to help replace its tractor, a vital piece of farming equipment.
Le 03/06/2026
Pollen: a gastronomic treat at the Galerie de l’Uzège this summer
FR – Following the ‘dynamic of the Tiers-Lieu Le 21’ and the more cinematic atmosphere of the Capitole, Pollen returns to the forefront until the end of summer at the Galerie de l’Uzège, opposite Saint-Etienne Church.
Le 02/06/2026
Persimmon, rocket, hazelnut and warm goat’s cheese carpaccio
FR – A perfect summer recipe featuring this persimmon, rocket, hazelnut and warm goat’s cheese carpaccio, shared by our health partner Maud Simonelli from Equilibre et Vous in Uzès.
Le 29/05/2026
Visiting the Domaine des Dolines, in Aubussargues
FR - Let's go to the village of Aubussargues to visit a winery like no other.
Want to find out more? Join us for our wine tasting session!
Le 06/05/2026
La Petite Boulangerie, French bakery in Uzès
FR – Whilst La Petite Boulangerie, opposite Uzès Town Hall, is a well-established fixture on the high street, it is also the worthy successor to the bakery run by Françoise and Didier, who were mainstays of Uzès’s commercial life for so many years.
Le 01/04/2026
Terre Adélice, ice cream par excellence
FR - A family business in the Ardèche region, founded in 1996 by Bertrand and Xavier Rousselle after numerous internships with ice cream makers, Terre adélice began its gourmet adventure on the family farm in Saint-Etienne-de-Serres before moving to Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut in 2007.
Le 01/04/2026
Roasted asparagus , burrata & toast, green pesto and toasted pine nuts
FR - Asparagus is particularly prized for its health benefits: it is high in fibre, very low in calories, naturally diuretic and a source of vitamins and minerals. It is the ultimate seasonal vegetable, ideal as part of a balanced diet (read our article).
Dans Lifestyle
Le 01/04/2026
Tasting session at beerhall Le Piège, in Uzès
FR – Just as wine connoisseurs enjoy wine tastings in cellars, beer lovers and other hop enthusiasts can enjoy special moments at Le Piège, an intimate beerhall that has some lovely surprises in store.
Le 01/03/2026
Madeleines: Simple Bakes for Every Mood
Madeleines: Simple Bakes for Every Mood, a book written by HyoJu Park & Rong Yao Soh, whose path began in London's Michelin-starred kitchens before bringing him to Melbourne's vibrant culinary scene, published at Penguin books.
Dans Lifestyle
Le 01/02/2026
Maison de Bargas, sweet bakery in Alès
FR - Opened in December 2025, Maison de Bargas is Simon's successful venture.
Le 08/01/2026
Point Virgule, a delicatessen in Cabrières
FR - Opened in November 2025 by Elisabeth Lacroix, with the help of her husband and many friends, Point Virgule delicatessen and tea room is a place to remember for gourmets and food lovers.
Le 05/01/2026
The Syndicat des producteurs de truffes du Gard (Gard Truffle Producers' Union)
FR - Created in 1970, the Syndicat des producteurs de truffes du Gard (Gard Truffle Producers' Union) works daily to protect a leading gastronomic product, the tuber melanosporum, the fresh truffle of the Gard.