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Two flavors that complement each other
Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Biel and Lake Murten attract two complementary tastes: fish and wine. The clear waters provide an ideal habitat for fish including delicacies such as whitefish, perch and zander. On the slopes of the three lakes, the sun allows the vines to develop optimally. In addition to Pinot Noir, grape varieties such as Chasselas, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also ripen here. Shorter walks can easily be combined with a visit to a restaurant. A Neuchâtel specialty worth exploring is the unfiltered bottle Unfiltered from Chasselas, released on the third Wednesday of January.
Gourmet walk in Montoz
Combining outdoor activities such as hiking with fun is very popular in the region. There are three different hiking routes high on Montoz, a mountain ridge near Biel: The Rösti and Angus routes can each be completed on foot in around five hours, while the family route can be completed in around three hours. These walks go from one métairie (hosting farms) to another. Here, guests are welcomed in a rustic atmosphere and served with homemade or locally produced products. It has a view extending from Montoz, which is 1,300 meters above sea level, to the Central Plateau, and you can even see the Alps in good weather.
Two secret gourmet routes
Two tours take you to unusual places in the Pruntrut (Porrentruy) and St-Ursanne region. These are so-called gourmet tours, that is, secret gourmet routes where you can get to know the unknown. With the help of the digital key, you can explore the sights of the medieval city and enjoy a variety of local products. The key opens the doors of surprising places where you can taste Jura delicacies with sound and light animations.
Culinary tour of Biel’s old town
But cities and towns can also be explored as cuisines. For example, Biel of Nourritour. Every Saturday morning, the Nourritour culinary tour takes you to the old town of Biel. The tour consists of seven small stops where a variety of regional, some homemade Biel specialties are tasted. Sometimes sweet, sometimes salty, sometimes German, sometimes French, Nourritour has many surprises to offer you!
Truffle hunting and cooking lessons
Truffle lovers can also find this special edible mushroom in the region. If you don’t know how to do this, you can seek help from Frank Siffert and Annie Riter. In their course, you first go on a two-hour walk in the forest with truffle dogs and hunt for mushrooms. At Bonvillars, a meal is prepared with the day’s harvest (supplemented from the supply if necessary). Enjoy your meal!
Discover the sweet world
For those who love sweets more, Camille Bloch at Courtelary opens the doors to a world of experiences. The home of cult brands such as Ragusa and Torino is here. In the interactive museum, visitors have the opportunity to discover the history and production of Swiss chocolate. You can tour the production facilities and of course taste the chocolate. With the “Choc’o’clock” combination offer, you have the opportunity to devote yourself to the exciting world of watches on the second day and visit the modern, fun and interactive museum areas of OMEGA Museum and Planet Swatch. An overnight stay at the elegant Art Déco Hotel Elite in the center of Biel provides essential relaxation during your stay.
Shaved monk’s head
Finally, there is one more route to a product that should not be missed: Cheese. And served in a particularly unique way, Tête de Moine is scraped into flower shapes rather than cut into pieces. This makes the taste appear more intense. Its history goes back a long way: Monks in the monasteries in the region produced this cheese as early as the 12th century. “Monk’s head” gets its name from the fact that it is often served in round, head-like shapes. As the centuries passed, Tête de Moine became increasingly popular. The invention of the specialized cheese slicer Girolle in the 19th century revolutionized the way this cheese was served. Today Tête de Moine is a protected AOP product, which means it must be produced according to strict regulations and traditions. You can learn more about the production of this cheese by visiting the Maison de la Tête de Moine in Bellelay. If you want to spend the night there, the best place to spend the night is the completely renovated Auberge de Bellelay hotel, located in a historical building.
Source : Blick
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