Rediscovering the Mirliton of Rouen

Today we introduce a Norman specialty that may be lesser known, the Mirliton. It is a small gourmet pastry, which will delight young and old. The Mirliton of Rouen is a culinary specialty of Normandy. It is a dessert consisting of almond-based tarts. Made with simple and inexpensive ingredients, The basic recipe includes an  almond…

Fun at the Fête du Ventre

Rouen is a foodie city at any time of year, but when the Fête du Ventre et de la Gastronomie Normande [Festival of the Stomach and Norman Gastronomy] comes to town, there’s no better place for a food lover to be. This annual festival takes over the city center and fills streets and squares with…

Rouen’s best brunch spots

It’s no secret that brunching has become a popular event on weekend mornings around the world. Rouen, Normandy’s largest city, is not exempt from the trend and now has a long list of great places to brunch, whether by the river or amidst its historic streets. Check out our top five brunch spots in Rouen……

The Fête du Ventre, Rouen’s biggest food festival

Every October, one of the biggest farmers’ markets you can possibly imagine, arrives in Rouen for two days for the “Fete du Ventre.”