Laboutin glass slippers

Laboutin glass slippers Azincourt1415.com 24 Rue Charles VI 62310 Azincourt Step back in time and discover the past at Azincourt 1415 historic centre Valence is a bit of a gastronomic delight and is home to chef Suisse and Pogne Anne-Sophie Pic, whose restaurants have a total of 10 Michelin Stars, Maison Pic in Valence has three stars. Her presence here has brought more top chefs to the area, so that you’re truly spoiled for choice when it comes to eating out. You can’t help noticing that boulangeries and patisseries all have small dough figures in the windows. Known as a “Suisse” (Swiss), these orange blossom flavoured biscuity-brioche cakes are a speciality of the area and were created in honour of the Swiss Guard of Pope Pius VI who died in Valence in 1789. You’ll also see pogne, a local brioche cake, in every boulangerie in Valence and across the whole department in various guises, flavoured with orange blossom and sometimes bright pink praline. Don’t miss: Take a wine tasting at: Les Bouteilles with the knowledgeable and affable Eric (who recommends a sweet white to go with the Suisse!). Aperitifs at: La Bastille, (19 Grande Rue), a favourite with the locals who stop off here while picking up some Armenian food from the takeaway opposite. Locals love: Chez Grand-Mere (3-5 Pl. de la Pierre), famous for the 7-hour slow-cooked lamb and cosy ambiance. Stay at: Le Clos Syrah 4* hotel which has a fabulous gourmet restaurant. Romans-sur-Isère – shoe heaven 20km from Valence will bring you to the former industrial town of Romans-sur-Isere where the no. 1 place to go is the Shoe Museum. And I know what you’re thinking because I did too. A shoe museum? That doesn’t sound like a good idea. But I assure you, you are in for a surprise, it’s fascinating! The museum is in a 17th century former monastery - and prepare to be amazed. Romans-sur-Isère was once famous for its wool and silk industries, but in the 19th century the local economy tanked when the silk production industry ended. In its place the luxury leather and footwear industry developed, and it was a huge success. You’ll spot giant shoe sculpture dotted around the town in homage to the heritage of shoe production here. 20 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 21