| The stunning coastal region of the Cote D'Azur is an | | | | Traditional Specialty Dishes |
| ideal destination in which to enjoy French camping | | | | If you travel slightly inland you will find ancient hill towns |
| holidays. Geographically the area is incredibly diverse, | | | | still living as they have done for centuries. On your |
| and in the space of a few hours you could find | | | | French camping holidays on the Cote D'Azur, your |
| yourself in lush hill-top towns, quaint traditional fishing | | | | camp site will be in easy proximity to these |
| villages or cosmopolitan seaside resorts. With around | | | | out-of-the-way villages. They are a great place to try |
| 300 days of sunshine a year in this part of France, | | | | some of the delicious traditional dishes of |
| camping is the most versatile and fun way to explore | | | | Provence-Alpes-Cote-D'Azur. The cuisine from this |
| the attractions of the magical Mediterranean coastline; | | | | area is very distinctive. Its Mediterranean location brings |
| and without a doubt, one of the most delectable | | | | with it the influence of hot spices and fresh seafood. |
| delights of the region is its food. | | | | You should definitely not miss trying the traditional |
| Commonly known as the French Riviera, the Cote | | | | Ratatouille and Bouillabaisse, heavily flavoured with |
| D'Azur is home to over 160 different nationalities. This | | | | local herbs, and packed full of fresh vegetables or |
| amazing cultural diversity is represented in the huge | | | | juicy seafood. You will also be able to sample delicious |
| range of cuisine available for your eating pleasure. If | | | | Tapenade made from local green and black olives, |
| you choose the freedom of hiring a mobile home in | | | | Pistou (pesto, heavily laden with garlic and salt), and |
| France, you could eat lunch like a local in a mountain | | | | Rouille - a spicy sauce for seafood that comes with |
| village and dinner like millionaire in a five star restaurant | | | | croutons and grated cheese. |
| in Cannes! But whichever way your taste buds lean, | | | | Cordon Bleu |
| by experiencing the wonderful blend of modern and | | | | If you feel like experiencing the life of the rich and |
| traditional foods that you will discover on a camping | | | | famous, there are plenty of 5 star restaurants in |
| holiday to France, it will open your eyes to a world of | | | | Cannes or St Tropez in which to live out your food |
| gastronomic pleasure. | | | | fantasies - and plenty of secret corners around which |
| Market food | | | | to park your mobile home! France is deservedly |
| One of the best things about French camping holidays | | | | famous for its fabulous cuisine and the sophisticated |
| is the ability to really get to know the community and | | | | palates of international guests of the Cote D'Azur are |
| live like a local - and the best thing about being a local | | | | well catered for. You can dine in luxury on such dishes |
| on the Cote D'Azur is visiting the many marche | | | | as plump Moules and Sea Bass in a delicately scented |
| paysanne (farmers markets) and marche bio (organic | | | | broth; sublime truffle souffle stuffed with hidden olives; |
| markets). They all offer a mouth-watering array of | | | | zucchini filled with lamb on a fresh wild thyme sauce or |
| fresh foods and produce, but best to arrive early | | | | scallops with 'creme legere au caviar' and a port |
| because by noon all you will be left with is the crumbs! | | | | dressing. And of course you will want to wash it all |
| Pick up some cured or potted meats, freshly baked | | | | down with a chilled vintage chardonnay or a glass of |
| baguettes and crumbly fruit pastries, and pop back for | | | | aromatic aged port, as you watch the passing parade |
| a picnic in your mobile home. France is renowned for | | | | of millionaires! |
| her cheeses and you may also want to add a few | | | | However you choose to experience the food on your |
| pieces of pungent, creamy goat's cheese to your | | | | camping holidays in France, you can be sure that the |
| lunch. The markets are not just a wonderful place to | | | | flavours of her cuisine will be equally matched by the |
| buy your daily food - you can also pick up a fabulous | | | | flavours of her stunning countryside. |
| selection of olives, oils, spices, lavender and dried herbs. | | | | |