Friday 27 August 2021

Walnuts in the Loire Valley

The Touraine Loire Valley is famous for its walnuts (Fr. les noix), although it does not hold an AOC for them as some other regions do. Still, there is a walnut tree in almost every field and along roadsides. There is no real need to possess your own walnut to secure a year round supply – just go for a walk in October and pick them up off the ground – everyone does it. If you like to know about trees or are interested in the lesser known detail of culinary traditions, book a tour with us. We can give you all sorts of fascinating insights into walnuts.

Walnut tree in a field, Indre et Loire, France. Photo by Loire Valley Time Travel.

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