Some are ruins and some are elegant wine producing chateaux - but the chateaux left from the time of Clement V are all stunning!
Gironde Clémentin Chateaux to Visit
Domaine Terra in Bazas, Preserving and Spreading Local Products
Domaine Terra has moved its headquarters to Bazas in SE Gironde. It's very exciting to have professionals promoting high quality products with the best ingredients based here. Domaine Terra makes wonderful locally sourced spreads for tartines, great for all, including vegetarians and vegans.
Baltoro Ice Cream in Bazas with Savory Pairing
s looking for new options in the shop, Baltoro is now offering something really unique which you have to try…charcuterie and cheese with an ice cream pairing. Having moved to Bazas from Barcelona which has a very adventurous culinary scene, I’m loving this idea! On a hot summer day, it’s a perfect. Its also really refreshing to have something other than wine with charcuterie and cheese!
History of Fete des Boeufs Gras
the butchers of Bazas were to offer a bull to the bishop in occasion of the celebrations of St. John (another day still honored in Bazas today). They were granted the right to parade their best cattle in the streets of the village on the Thursday before Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras in French/Shrove Tuesday).
The Tradition of Palombe Hunting in South-West France
In South-West France, during the months of October and November, there were so many people hunting wild pigeons (when the birds migrate flying from the northern lands towards the Iberian peninsula), that it was not possible to get married because the priest would have been at the palombiere.
Chefs – Caroline Alix of Restaurant Caro&Co in Bazas
When you first meet Caroline ALIX, or Caro, in her charming restaurant 'Caro&Co located under the stone arcades in the countryside village of Bazas, you see a charming and sociable chef. The warmth she puts into creating her colorful and seasonal plates is expressed with seasonal vegetables and local meats, sometimes with a hint of those South African roots. Maybe the most unique dish you can try is a beautiful bobotie (spiced mince gratin from South Africa) or maybe a chilled tumeric and carrot soup.
That Time During A Pandemic – Helping Local Farms
Guide culinaire, Anne Jordan Boinet a décidé de mettre à profit son réseau. En plein confinement, face au coronavirus, elle a décidé de créer un annuaire de la vente directe.
Traveling with Kids in Aquitaine
There are unlimited amounts of things to do with children in Aquitaine, from Atlantic coast beaches to Bordeaux parks and museums. It's a very family friendly area, with lots of great camping grounds in all price ranges (the French version of a holiday home/camping/vacation park). Most larger French towns have a beautiful old carousel which kids adore, good parks and public pools.
Local Bazadais Shops and Gifts for Holidays / Magasins Bazadais et Badeaux Locaux
This is a list of some of the local products you can purchase to give to your favorite teachers, take home to your family, over friend's houses or wrap under the tree this holiday season (or any time of year!). All items are made locally to Bazas by farmers or artisans.
Saints de Glace
The temperature dropped considerably last weekend and only since Thursday, it is going slowly up, back to the usual for this time of the year.
It is no surprise for the French, we just left behind the ‘Ice Saints’!
Helping Our Local Farms / Aider Nos Fermes Locales(FRANCE)
With many markets closing let’s try to keep our local farms in business while we can with delivery or pick-up of local products.
Bullflighting in Southwest France, Corrida
Bullrings are found in only 10% of French territory and mainly in the South of France. In Captieux, about 20 minutes from Bazas, there is a small bullring used in the amateur bullfighting circuit every year for the Rugby y Toros.
Fete des Boeufs Gras a Bazas
Bazas, normally under 5,000 inhabitants, swells to over 20,000. Farmers of Bazadais cattle choose their best representative of the breed, place large wreaths and crowns of flowers on them and bring the animal into town to the delight of many admiring onlookers.
Visit Bazas, a Day Trip from Bordeaux
One of the most authentic French countryside towns might be Bazas. Its arcaded town square, beautiful Saturday morning markets and unique yearly festivals are only a few of the reasons to visit.
Bazas
Visting the historic center of Gironde, circa 1400. UNESCO Cathedral, Saturday Markets and Cultural Festivals.
Bazas Food and Farm Tour
10am Visit fois gras farm to learn how fois gras is made and taste products (or another farm depending on season and availability) 1230pm Stop by butcher who will show us the famous Bazadais beef cuts 1pm Lunch of Bazadais beef cooked by chef and owner of local restaurant 3pm Visit historic town of Bazas... Continue Reading →
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