Christmas special Issue 27, Winter 2020 | Page 5

Contents

Festive Features...

8 Chateau style Christmas bouquet

The famous florist team at the Chateau de Chenonceau, Loire Valley show you how to create a stunning festive bouquet...

12 Christmas in France

It's not just an event but a feeling and a feast says Janine Marsh

32 The 13 desserts of Provence

Yes, in Provence, it's traditional to serve 13 desserts at Christmas!

84 My France at Christmas

The Atout France press team share their favourite things about Christmas in France!

Festive food features

Madame Bernadette's party food treats

13 Cherry tomato lollipops

14 Goats cheese with honey on toast

16 Roquefort butter and walnuts

22 Eiffel Tower Biscuits!

They look great hanging from a Christmas tree and taste delicious.

24 Gingerbread men (with berets!)

Recipe for the traditional gingerbread men but with a French slant!

30 Chef Lestiennes's Gingerbread Loaf

The Michelin starred chef creates an exclusive recipe in honour of his ancestor, famous for gingerbread in France...

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