Of Blue and Blood, the birth of Bleu d’Auvergne
Do you know the origin of Bleu d'Auvergne cheese? In Laqueuille, at the gates of the Massif du Sancy, 1/2 hour from Clermont-Ferrand, in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park, a museum tour of Blue and Blood, guides you in the footsteps of Antoine Roussel which gave birth to Bleu d’Auvergne It is in Laqueuille,…
Tom's cake
Ingredients 250 grams of fresh tomme cheese 150 grams of sugar 4 eggs 200 grams of flour 1 sachet of baking powder 100 grams of fresh cream Preparation Crumble the tomme cheese, add the sugar and egg yolks, mix well. Then add the flour and yeast, mix. Add the fresh cream and mix everything. Whip the egg whites and incorporate…
Easter menus
Although the tradition is to eat lamb at Easter, other succulent dishes are also on the menu for this Christian holiday. Find the menus, each more appetizing than the last, offered by our restaurateurs! On the Easter menu, in Auvergne VolcanSancy La PosteSt-Sauves d'Auvergne TravelersBagnols Le cantouOrcival Secrets of EponaLa Bourboule The…
Valentine's Day Menus
Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, is traditionally associated with the celebration of love. Celebrating Valentine's Day in Auvergne VolcanSancy with a romantic dinner tempts you? A romantic dinner for Valentine's Day in Auvergne Our restaurateurs offer you their "Valentine's Day Special" menus. Notre-Dame Orcival Sancy-ResortChambon sur Lac Archipel VolcanoesSt-Genès-Champanelle Secrets of EponaLa Bourboule Cable car…
Christmas markets
Throughout the month of December, many Christmas markets are set up in Auvergne VolcanSancy. This tradition is very present in France and throughout Europe. Why this tradition? Find the list of Christmas markets in Auvergne VolcanSancy to spoil your loved ones and prepare for the holidays. Christmas market tradition Of German origin,…
Fourme de Rochefort
It is made very locally (mainly Rochefort-Montagne, Perpezat, Laqueuille). This raw milk cheese has been made for more than 200 years and was used as currency for the payment of rents. Characteristics of fourme de rochefort Its dough is ivory in color Its rind is typical: grey, flowery with brown reflections. Its flavors and its sweetness…