Le Perigord à Montmartre

Last weekend in France was one of those 'bridge' weekends so the holiday ran over into Monday. It was also four gorgeous days of the annual May tasting the divine products of Perigord à Montmartre.

4 days of eating as many

Strawberries as possible

Even fresh strawberry juice made on the spot.

And the spot is right under Sacre Coeur in the 18th

Please take the funicular when you go up.

You will need every ounce of energy to taste everything on offer.

For the 10th edition there must have been over 40 stands of producteurs. Many have won prizes for their specialties. I bought a can of goose rillettes from this prize winner...note the red metal plaque. One taste and I couldn't say no. Course there isn't much I can say no to...ahem. My downfall.

I somehow resisted the honey

But I tasted plenty

I haven't used up my brew made in the Luxembourg gardens yet.

I did buy a cake of honey soap though.

Temptation again at the chestnut counter. The same Perigord fair takes place in winter. The chestnuts roasted on the spot are heaven.

I did buy a bag of shelled walnuts. Plus cepes, strawberries in the cup and in the box, the rillettes.

There's a very homey feel to the fete. This isn't la Grande Epicerie at all.

Much more fun.

ICE CREAM!

Tasting, tasting. There is so much tasting at this fete. A rarity at Grande Epicerie.

I tasted but just admired the red caps.

No truffle tastes me thinks. Please mark your calendars for next May PBers. This is a don't-miss annual fair, usually 3-4 days long so you can return for more strawberries.

I did fall hook, line and sinker for this poster of Sarlat. Have you been? Do tell. I'm very tempted to go and paint there now that I got my feet wet in the Luberon. Should I go?
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Le Perigord à Montmartre

Yesterday on my B'day Jeanne and I went to the Perigord à Montmartre.

Held at Montmartre by Sacre Coeur

For the perfect lunch.

Dessert First SVP! Hey it's my B'day

Fraises/strawbs direct from the Dordogne with Chantilly whipped cream piled on top

Next door figs from Norbert Echourgnac filled with heavenly foie gras. Just a gouter/taste did the trick. Insanely riche.

We had the best canele ever we both agreed. Not too sweet yet that perfect balance between cake and custard - so hard to get these babies right IMHO. I went back again today to get another and more strawbs and.

Pretty little bottles of flavored syrups - rose, rhubarb, black current.

Regional walnuts/noix in the shell or out and caramelized !

We shared a perfect half dozen of farm-raised escargot served with a little apero toast and a marinated snail. Heaven.

And just the right amount from Terre d'Escargots. The garlicky-parsley aromas were...oh heck!

This gentleman farmer had wonderful canard something or other and honeys from Château de Fayolle. You can visit and stay as well. There's a pool.

Chèvre/goat cheese in all ranges from fresh to Very aged.

These weekend French regional fairs are always announced in PariScope. Plenty of maps and guides were provided. What a great way to find out about an area before visiting. This British man was showing his Mum the postcard she bought of the ride down the Montmartre funicular...

Bonne Weekend PBers and THANK YOU for all your kind wishes and encouragement!!