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Activity included strange sounds and furniture moved by unseen hands. Exorcisms and masses were performed, but renewed occurrences returned to this Norman chateau.

Eau de Vie means 'water of life' in French, and is used for desserts, cooking and for enjoying by itself. What sets it apart from other liqueurs is fresh fruit flavors.

Treat your sweetheart to a Champagne brunch featuring the flavors of Normandy on Valentine's or any special morning.

Celebrate the Battle of Formigny in Calvados, spot Hollywood stars, and take in music concerts, fireworks displays and boat parades in Northern France.

Perfect for holiday entertaining, tailgating, or any occasion when friends gather during chilly weather, this easy mulled cider recipe provides the perfect warming drink.

What better way to make a dessert special, than by setting it on fire! Preferably briefly. One flavored with orange liqueur, one with apples and Calvados. Both delicieux.

The town of Bayeux in Normandy has a beautifully preserved medieval centre, and a magnificent cathedral dating from the 11th century.

The smell of warm apple cider to a cold nose is heaven. The spicy-sweet taste of the seasonal favorite on a brisk golden autumn day is one of the best times of the year.

Cold weather and warm drinks naturally go together, and apple cider makes a great starting point.

A region rich in gastronomic tradition. Normandy shellfish, rich butter and cream sauces, Calvados, sole from Dieppe and canard Rouennaise.

If you want to celebrate an anniversary with a particular vintage of wine, your choices of 1968's are limited.

A rich fruit cake matured with brandy is a Christmas culinary tradition. This recipe shows you how to bake the cake, make your own marzipan and decorate with edible gold.

A French bistro classic: mussels benefit from a hot herb-perfumed bath of white wine. Give steamer clams the same treatment. Or a mixture of the two.

Mulled wine, hot wine infused with spices, sugar and citrus peel, is a wonderful way to welcome guests on a cold winter evening.

Combine the beloved fruit of fall-the apple-with a favorite snack from childhood--popcorn-and create a sophisticated and grown-up, but also nostalgic, treat.

Cailles to Estragon, potentially confusing French terminology crops up, not only in menus and recipes for French cuisine, but in derivative cuisines around the world.

A wood-fired brick oven and rotisserie and the use of local organic ingredients are the chief draws of this New England restaurant.

Helsinki, Finland has three main traditional Christmas markets in December, spanning the 21 days before Christmas. Your guide to what's on when.

Much to see and do in Normandy, from Beach walking, World War ll Landing Beaches, fine cuisine and one of France's top tourist attractions, Mont-St.Michel.

Perfect for your holiday table. This dessert says "welcome home." It's nice, it's comfortable, it's unfussy. It can also take a turn as a savory dish. Recipes galore.

Top luxury riverboats cruise in northern France on the Seine from Paris to Normandy and in the south on the Saone and Rhone from Lyon to Provence (Arles and Avignon).

Aiden Byrne is the star chef at London's Dorchester Hotel restaurant, The Grill. His book, Made in Great Britain, celebrates British recipes and sourcing good produce.

The exclusive coastal resort of Deauville has been the playground of the rich and famous since it was founded by a cousin of Napoleon III in 1861.

Camembert with crackers or apple wedges is simple and classic. The recipe below is almost as easy and a great way to make it even more special for company.

With its colourful Renaissance buildings and cobbled streets, the Pied Piper town of Hamelin on the River Weser in North Germany has a fairytale atmosphere.

The adventurous undoubtedly will experiment with the traditional louching, but why not try some old-fashioned cocktail recipes?

If you like baked apples, you'll enjoy this version of baked apples with cider sabayon--a delicious autumn dessert.

While most people divide Europe into beer and wine drinking areas, cider has a culture all of its own. Take a holiday in cider country and experience the best local fare.

Paris, Rouen, and Le Havre are stops on Seine River cruises in Northern France with popular excursions going to beaches in Normandy, Giverny, Honfleur, and Versailles.

All too many restaurants perpetrate the two most common crimes against fish: overcooking and concealing its delicate flavor with overly complicated sauces.