{"id":11940,"date":"2023-02-09T16:37:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T15:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anjou-navigation.fr\/?p=11940"},"modified":"2023-02-10T09:58:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T08:58:32","slug":"french-specialty-anjou-sarthe-and-mayenne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anjou-navigation.fr\/en\/2023\/02\/french-specialty-anjou-sarthe-and-mayenne\/","title":{"rendered":"French Specialty : Anjou, Sarthe and Mayenne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

French Specialty : Anjou, Sarthe and Mayenne : enjoy local food and wine on your cruise !<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Explore Anjou, Sarthe and Mayenne : french specialty, wine, main course and desert are also one of the main patrimony of our region !<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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French gastronomy : it all starts by setting the mood right !<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We always hear, sometime undiscerningly, about the french “art de vivre”. But here, let me tell you, when we gather round a table<\/strong> to enjoy the specialities that our parents, grand-parents and great-grandparents passed down to us … It is clear that we have some topics to talk about !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Atlantic Loire Valley, and most precisely the territories deeper inland, are tinged with a subtle mix of rustic country-style but also the elegance<\/strong> that comes with all these vinewards ! Even the gruffest of our farmer is a fine cook and gourmet here in Anjou !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wait, not so fast ! Before the main course, there is the “aperitif” !<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Indeed : let’s not go too fast ! First, we settle the tables in a cool shaded courtyard, we unroll a long tablecloth, we bring a few chairs or long wooden benches … And of course the aperitif !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about some “galipettes” ?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whereas, in the rest of France, galipettes may have an other meaning … Here in Anjou “galipettes” are a dish made of stuffed mushroom caps ! A perfect finger food to set on a platter and pass through your guests. If you want to improve your french through a recipe, it’s this way<\/a> !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do not miss on the “rillettes” !<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Don’t be a fool ! Do not even dream of coming here if you don’t give it a try, a famous Sarthe specialty. Some boiled pork that we serve cold on bread … delicious ! More information here<\/a> !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Rillauds” or “rillons” : a war of word between Touraine and Anjou<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

That is some serious french conflict here ! Do we say “rillauds” or “rillons” ? But wait … what does that even mean ?! Well, these are some delicious charcuterie, that you can serve cold or cooked, made out of cubes of pork belly. And regarding this important conflict, we say “rillauds” here in Anjou my good sir !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And a pre-dinner drink maybe ?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Let’s keep the wine for later. First of all, we uncork a good Pommeau du Maine. Made out of apple, cider and eau-de-vie : a lovely specialty of Mayenne !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dinner is ready ! French specialty : from Anjou, Sarthe and Mayenne !<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The “fou\u00e9es” : a typical tradition of the Loire !<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Let me paint you a picture : a large and white tuffeau stone cave, a stone bread oven … And many small dough that you will stuff with mushrooms, lard, beans, cheese, etc … Check out the recipe and history of this marvel<\/a> !<\/p>\n\n\n

During your cruise, choosegoing in the Area of Angers <\/a> to find a restaurant that offers fou\u00e9es ! <\/div>\n\n\n
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The “marmite sarthoise” casserole, a mix of local products !<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To each region its own simmering specialty. In Sarthe, we make a casserole with all of the delicious things we produce here ! Some premium Lou\u00e9 chicken, Jasni\u00e8res (local white wine), vegetables from the garden, etc … Want to try it ? Find the recipe here<\/a> !<\/p>\n\n\n

During your cruise, choosea departure from Sabl\u00e9 Sur Sarthe <\/a> to try the homemade canned casserole of the Boeuf Fermier restaurant in Solesmes ! <\/div>\n\n\n\n

You’re more of a pie person ? Mayenne’s got your back !<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There is nothing prettier to put throning on the middle of a table than a well plated up ! The “Tourte Mayennaise” pie, is an addition of several local product : Entrammes cheese, apples baked with some Pommeau du Maine … and many other delicious things !<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And wine to go along ! But of course : french specialty and most precisely : Anjou !<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rouge, blanc ou ros\u00e9 ?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We already talked about the Jasni\u00e8res, a white wine from Sarthe. But it is mostly toward Anjou that we will find a wide range of wine ! A few of the stars here :<\/p>\n\n\n\n