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Culinary Specialties of the Region

le Doube, les spécialités culinaires

The cuisine of the Nice region is unique! A mix of French and Mediterranean tradition, Provençal recipes from the French Riviera highlight the region’s beautiful vegetables, unbeatable olive oil, and Italian-style pasta and fritters. Niçoise cuisine is both flavorful and balanced, comforting and full of zest. Today, we invite you to discover the iconic Niçoise specialties.

Niçoise Daube (doba nissarda)

Niçoise daube is a dish made with beef marinated in red wine and tomatoes. In addition to carrots, celery, and onions, Niçoise daube includes porcini mushrooms, which distinguishes it from Provençal daube. Niçoise daube recipe

Pan Bagnat (pan bagnat)

Pan bagnat is somewhat like a Provençal burger. Served cold, it’s a complete meal inside a large round bun. Inside, you’ll find all the elements of a Niçoise salad: hard-boiled egg, tuna, lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, green onion, fava beans, basil, olives, artichoke hearts, celery, anchovies, and of course, olive oil! Pan bagnat recipe

Pissaladière (pissaladiera)

Pissaladière is a delicious onion tart with anchovies and olives. Originally from Nice, it is enjoyed throughout Provence. Made with bread dough, it’s often considered a pizza without tomato sauce. Tart or pizza, one thing’s for sure — it’s a treat! Pissaladière recipe

Soupe au Pistou (soupo au pistou)

Pistou is the Niçoise cousin of Italian pesto. Soupe au pistou includes this delicious blend of basil, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil in a minestrone-style soup. Soupe au pistou recipe

Zucchini Flower Fritters (li bignéta dé flou dé cougourdéta)

This Niçoise specialty is made — as the name suggests — from delicate zucchini flowers coated in fritter batter. They’re often enjoyed with saousson, a spicy tomato purée. Zucchini flower fritters recipe Want to taste these wonderful Niçoise specialties? Why not spend some time under the beautiful sun of the French Riviera? Our biweekly gourmet breaks give you the chance to enjoy delicious dishes while improving your French. In addition to the specialties mentioned here, you’ll discover dozens more, such as the delicious socca, tasty gnocchi, and flavorful brissaouda.

Dive into the heart of French flavors with our Gastronomy & Wine program, a unique experience combining culinary delight and cultural discovery. With traditional cooking classes, carefully curated wine tastings, and visits to Provençal markets, each day is an invitation to explore France’s culinary heritage. Whether you're a French language student or just curious, this is the perfect opportunity to improve your French while learning the secrets of our most iconic recipes. Join us for a gourmet stay where language and taste come together!

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