When it comes to a foodie weekend in France, there are certain things on most wish lists: markets, wine, cheese, Michelin stars if you can, some seafood if possible and something to take home (preferably more wine).
So it is most convenient that the small town of Montreuil-sur-Mer has reinvented itself as “La Destination Gastronomique” and ticks every box. An hour south of Calais, it’s a much more rewarding destination for foodies to fill up both stomachs and car boots than the hypermarkets of that Channel port.
Writing about Montreuil-sur-Mer’s new incarnation as a ‘Destination Gastronomique’ was one of my favourite pieces of work in 2018. It’s a fantastic destination, and for those crossing via Dover and Calais, it’s a great stop off or a destination in itself.
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