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A historical and cultural melting-pot – Part 1/2

May 31, 2012 | 2 comments

The tattooing tradition in Polynesia, the joyful homage paid to the dead in the West Indies, the dramatic destiny of the rebel slaves in Reunion… The Overseas Territories have not forgotten their roots and cultivate the virtues of mixing cultures and races. Each destination has its own festive customs: the...

Sun-drenched flavours

May 29, 2012 | No comments

Mirroring the territories’ melting-pot of cultures, the cuisine of overseas France has mixed roots and is an incredible variety of Caribbean, European, Indian, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Explore a culinary world where thousands of flavours combine with exotic colours and many local traditions. The French West Indies are home...