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Anthony Bourdain in France: The Complete Country Guide
Anthony Bourdain visited France many times, partly inspired by his personal past as a child visiting the country as well as his love of culinary history and its deep roots in various parts of France. Along the way, he traveled with and met fellow chefs, gastronomes, and bon vivants who helped him discover – and show us – why the French lifestyle and cuisine contribute to the country's long lifespan and deep pride...
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Anthony Bourdain in Brittany: 8 Spots Where Tony Ate
Of the many places in France that Anthony Bourdain visited, perhaps none are as iconic as Brittany on the Northwest coast. Its is here that Tony buys – or is perhaps strongarmed into buying – his iconic striped Bretagne shirt, and here that he coins the phrase "I want my seafood tower" that many people repeat when visiting the region...
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Anthony Bourdain in the French Alps: 4 Spots Where Tony Ate
"The French Alps: lovely Italians on one side, but the terrifying Swiss on the other. They're close – too close for me, a man with a neurotic childhood fear of alpine vistas, yodeling, [and] even cheese with holes in it." What better introduction can there be to a stunningly beautiful destination like the French Alps, than learning about the only truly bizarre traveling fear that our favorite chef has that prevented him from visiting an otherwise charming country...
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Anthony Bourdain in Lyon: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
When it comes to French food, there's one city whose reputation rises above all others: Lyon. Situated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, Lyon has been an important city since Roman times. Its place on the culinary stage dates to 1934 when food critic Curnonsky named Lyon the "capital of gastronomy," when some of the world's best French chefs were all cooking in Lyon including...
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Anthony Bourdain in Marseille: 7 Spots Where Tony Ate
While it's bittersweet to watch now, there's something very special about the friendship that Anthony Bourdain had with fellow chef Eric Ripert. The two of them traveled many times together, including at the time of Bourdain's death – and one of the most enjoyable trips we got to watch is when they visited Marseille, France together...
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Anthony Bourdain in Burgundy: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate
When watching the episodes of Anthony Bourdain in France, it's clear to see the country holds a special place in his heart. From Arcachon where his family used to visit to Paris – his first and 100th episodes of No Reservations – to Marseille with chef Eric Ripert, Bourdain felt an affinity for France and spoke kindly of each place he visited...
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Anthony Bourdain in Provence: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate
Provence, France: it's so named as the first Roman province outside of Italy because of its natural beauty, this region in southern France is varied from the Mediterranean coast to the inland wine regions. It's home to a number of unique dishes and cultural traditions. Through Anthony Bourdain's eyes, Provence is an idyllic culinary destination where it's easy to see why artists and chefs have been inspired by the Provençal way for centuries…
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Anthony Bourdain in Alsace: Where We Know Tony Ate
Fairy tale houses and flammekueche; these are two of the things that the French region of Alsace is best known for among travelers. In 2018 though, many more people became aware of it as the site where Anthony Bourdain killed himself. As someone who has visited this region, I was heartbroken...
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Anthony Bourdain in Paris: 40 Spots Where Tony Ate & Drank
Paris means many things to many people – and Anthony Bourdain was no exception. With memories dating back to childhood, each visit Bourdain made to Paris had special importance. Perhaps that's why he visited it so often – and ate so well during those visits...
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Anthony Bourdain in Arcachon: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
Despite his hardened visage and acerbic wit, we can all agree Anthony Bourdain was a sentimentalist. Many of his travels – even when driven by show style or network demands – allowed Bourdain to explore those places that were interesting or important to him personally...
