Priscilla, Author at Val d'Ardenne Tourism

Adventure

TerrAltitude: The routes

Here we are again at Parc TerrAltitude in Fumay with Armand! It's a beautiful day for climbing in the trees! We are going to test the routes. Arriving at the Park, we go directly to the equipment. For the courses, we need a harness consisting of 2 lanyards, 2 carabiners, gloves and a pulley.…

By Priscilla, on 28 Apr 2022

Reading time: 3 min.

Terroir and traditions

beer soup

On this somewhat gloomy Wednesday, the idea of making a good soup to warm us up comes into our minds. And even more so if it is a tradition and a good one from home: Beer soup. Preparation for 6 people 2 large yellow onions 1 piece of butter 1 spoonful of flour 2 glass of broth…

By Priscilla, on 28 Apr 2022

Reading time: 2 min.

Terroir and traditions

Ardennaise salad with dandelions

In this month of March, spring returns. The coldness of winter leaves us to give way to a few beautiful sunny days... and suddenly, we feel like taking a country walk in the heart of our Ardennes landscapes. And also the desire to eat a good Ardennaise salad... The gloom has gone away and now here and there,…

By Priscilla, on 28 Apr 2022

Reading time: 2 min.

Heritage and memories

The blue stone of Givet

North of the Ardennes… it is an emblematic stone. Its bluish color has changing reflections, depending on whether the weather is rainy or sunny. Blue it colors the facades of the houses, and, married to the brick, it will have no more admiration in your eyes. Thus, this limestone, with a tint…

By Priscilla, on 28 Apr 2022

Reading time: 2 min.

Terroir and traditions

Ardennes style trout

Fishing enthusiasts will not have missed this date for anything in the world. Yes, since this weekend… trout fishing has resumed its rights until September 18th. The streams and rivers of the Ardennes are once again open to all anglers looking for new catches. Expert in the matter, maybe…

By Priscilla, on 28 Apr 2022

Reading time: 2 min.

Adventure

The Roman camp

I went to discover Camp Romain on Mont Vireux. A site is exceptional and magical. A warm entrance The Roman camp The Roman camp is above all a historical site, which includes vestiges of the lower Roman Empire and medieval vestiges. But today, the Roman camp is above all, a…

By Priscilla, on 26 Apr 2022

Reading time: 4 min.

Terroir and traditions

Bare ass cracker

With this weather, nothing like a good bare ass shit! Or rather cheeky! The little story Like bouillabaisse in Marseille or sauerkraut in Strasbourg, in the Ardennes, we have bare-bottom cacasses. Originally it was a simple and nutritious dish, a fricassee of potatoes…

By Priscilla, on 26 Apr 2022

Reading time: 2 min.

Terroir and traditions

Pan-fried apple-pear white pudding from Haybes in Lalobbe jus

Today, in Gastronomy Mondays in the Ardennes, chef Orphée of the hotel restaurant Robinson reveals his recipe for pan-fried apple-pear white pudding in Lalobbe juice. A traditional recipe, brought up to date by the chef of the Robinson restaurant. Between a sweet and savory mix, this recipe subtly mixes…

By Priscilla, on 26 Apr 2022

Reading time: 2 min.

Terroir and traditions

Ardennes blueberry tart

Today, in Gastronomy Mondays in the Ardennes, chef Orphée of the hotel restaurant Robinson reveals his recipe for blueberry pie. Blueberries are wild fruits that grow in our Ardennes undergrowth. There is a tradition in the way of picking them. The easy way to harvest your blueberries…

By Priscilla, on 26 Apr 2022

Reading time: 2 min.

Terroir and traditions

Mirabelle plum tart

Today, in Gastronomy Mondays in the Ardennes, chef Orphée from the hotel restaurant Robinson reveals his mirabelle plum tart. consume them, it is a natural wax made by the mirabelle plum to protect itself…

By Priscilla, on 26 Apr 2022

Reading time: 2 min.