122: Cider Behind the Scene in Normandy, France

Cider enthusiast Michel Dargent hosted Ria at his home in Normandy France in September 2017. Monsieur Dargent is a cider aficionado, making the two night stay at his gîte (bed & breakfast) the perfect stop on Ria’s cider tour of Normandy.

Michel Dargent
Michel Dargent and Jacko

Listen in on this intimate conversation as we discuss the ancient pear trees in the Domfront region, blood sausage and a very special cidermaker.

Normandy out building

Monsieur Dargent made the evening dinner with all local products from a nearby farm and served each dish with a cider (cidre) and perry (poiré).

Normand Cows
Normand Cows

Régis Angot, the maker, was one of the stops on the  Totally Cider Tour to Normandy September 23 -29, 2018. 

Regis Angot
The allusive maker! Monsieur Angot

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