Full of sun, Nice olives are delicious and world famous.
This variety, called Cailletier gives a sweet oil, beautifully colored, smooth and tasty, which highlight the flavors of Provence.
This typical olive Nice book three products: the olive oil and olive paste, all under the name "Olive de Nice", AOC.
An oil mill is still in operation in Nice to discover how it is working.
Oil mill Alziari (free tour)
To understand the process of transforming fruits into delicious treats. Free tasting tours are offered to the public..
Some contacts:
Confiserie Florian, 14 Quai Papacino 06300 Nice
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Maison Auer, 7 rue st francois de paule 06300 Nice
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Bellet vineyard is one of the oldest in France. This local vintage was awarded in 1941 by the classification of wine Bellet "Appellation d’origine Contrôlée".
Much appreciated by connoisseurs, it goes well with regional culinary specialties and is found on all the good tables.
Wine tasting and cellar tour: Reserved for groups, these trips are organized by the owners of castles and fields.
Château de Crémat:
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Château de Bellet:
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Domaine Augier:
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Domaine du Fogolar:
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Domaine de la Source:
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The " Hypocras " is a medieval wine flavored with plants & spices.
According to Pliny the Elder , Roman already drank spiced wine . The drink is very popular throughout the Middle Ages. It was an aperitif or digestive , often prescribed by doctors to digest. Honey is then considered as a drug. The hypocras was served in most banquets. It was one of the favorite drink of Gilles de Rais, who drank several bottles each day. Louis XIV was fond of it.
The recipes originating from Oc-speaking countries are called Ipocras or Ypocras or in honor of Hippocrates.
In the cellars of the Shrine Father Gil Florini update this recipe ... a must to see.
To buy, go to the shop :
Le pastis de Nice
6 rue Vernier 06000 Nice
Brasserie du Comté, Route de la Colmiane - 06450 St Martin de Vésubie
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Hell no , Pastis is not always done under the supervision of the Good Mother , in Marseille !
The Pastis of Nice is indeed produced in a handcrafted factory in Nice.
It’s the father Gil Florini who is the creator of this monastic anise conceived and designed originally to the shrine of the Madonna of Utelle , whose manufacture and marketing is now done in Nice, in the shop- manufactures 6 of Vernier street. The current production of 20,000 bottles is very small, but it allows to make live actions and charities and participates in a solidarity economy.
Made according to ancient regional technical , very sweet , with the color of the 26 natural herbs that were used to prepare it.
Also exist :
The "Pastis du Comte Rouge", which is a delicate anise with tatse of strawberry and blackcurrant.
le "Pastis Père Gil ", 26 plants, 12 spices, for a round Pastis , light, fresh , relaxing, vanilla , soft and delicate, with a hint of sugar in the final ... this is an appetizer we recommend .
"L’anisette d’Aqui", extracted from the star anise, purified in copper stills (in the old way); particularly fruity and with a very light and subtle blend of herbs and spices
To buy, go to the shop :
Le pastis de Nice
6 rue Vernier 06000 Nice
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It is in Saint Martin de Vésubie that is brewed and bottled the "Beer of the County of Nice ".
Wheat beer and blonde is made from natural spring water . It is performed in the tradition of craft brewers.
Unlike most industrial beers, beers from the brewery County are not filtered and sterilized , so enjoy all the flavors of degustation. And the re- fermentation in the bottle allows beer to mature over time like wine, they get better with age. All this makes beers with unique flavors.
Brasserie du Comté, Route de la Colmiane - 06450 St Martin de Vésubie
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This was shortly after the annexation of Nice to France in 1860 with the arrival of the train "Paris Lyon Mediterranean" in 1863, that Nice has become the international capital of the flowers. These flowers were delivered to Paris in less than 24 hours.
Alphonse Karr was the precursor to the international flower trade market of Nice; he was the one who opened the first wholesale flower market, near the Cours Saleya, St Francis of Paola, and this flower market is now located the famous Cours Saleya.
The Vésubie supplie water to allow irrigation of Nice’s hills. Among all the flowers, roses and the famous "Nice eyes," whose culture dates from the time the States of Savoy.
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