Sunday 20 December 2020

You Must Try the Melon in the Loire Valley


This isn't just a melon. This is a piece of history. And it's the most delicious melon you will ever have had in your life. Learn how these small salmon fleshed melons came to be one of the best things about a Loire Valley summer. They've been here since the 15th century, and because they don't travel well, you need to be in France in the summertime if you want to taste them and find out why all the locals look forward to them being in season.

Charentais melon. Indre et Loire. France. Photo by Loire Valley Time Travel.
Locally grown Charentais melon purchased from the producer.

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