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Step into the Escoffier Museum of Culinary Arts in Villeneuve-Loubet, a tribute to the chef behind the peach melba. Admire chocolate sculptures and exhibits on French gastronomy, with a play corner to keep younger visitors entertained.
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Located in Villeneuve-Loubet, the Escoffier Museum of Culinary Arts celebrates the craft and legacy of Auguste Escoffier, the chef behind the peach melba. Displays include elaborate chocolate statues and exhibits on the evolution of French cuisine, and reviewers note a friendly staff, air conditioning and a play area for children.
It is a quirky, easygoing stop that appeals to food lovers as well as families, and an hour is usually enough to take in the collection. The mix of gastronomy, craftsmanship and sugar sculpture makes it stand apart from the region's usual art museums.
Located in Villeneuve-Loubet, the Escoffier Museum of Culinary Arts celebrates the craft and legacy of Auguste Escoffier, the chef behind the peach melba. Displays include elaborate chocolate statues and exhibits on the evolution of French cuisine, and reviewers note a friendly staff, air conditioning and a play area for children.
It is a quirky, easygoing stop that appeals to food lovers as well as families, and an hour is usually enough to take in the collection. The mix of gastronomy, craftsmanship and sugar sculpture makes it stand apart from the region's usual art museums.
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This is where the origin of the peach melba came from. As well, the expression, “scoffing a good meal.“, came from.
JP Moatti
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