Valencia on the menu in Paris: is this France’s next gastronomic tourist destination?
Sunday, September 19, 2021 @ 9:14 PM
This week, the headquarters of Spain's Permanent Delegation to UNESCO in Paris hosted a presentation of Valencia and its province as a gastronomic tourist destination to the specialised press and professionals of the French tourism sector.
The event - organised by València Turisme and Visit València, under the Delicious València brand - was attended by the permanent ambassador of Spain to UNESCO, Andrés Perelló; the director of the Spanish Tourist Office in Paris, Mª José Gómez; the provincial Councillor for Tourism in Valencia, Jordi Mayor; and the Councillor for Tourism on the Valencia City Council, Emiliano García; as well as the director of the International Michelin Guide, Manuel Fabián, representatives of tourism and gastronomy from various Valencian businesses, tour operators and the French media.
The showcasing of Valencia as a gastronomic destination consisted of an introduction to the city and its province, followed by a tasting of traditional Valencian starters and rice dishes (Valencian paella and arroz del senyoret), prepared by chefs Francisco Alapont, from Peque Casa Nostra restaurant, and David Zorrilla, from Casa Salvador restaurant.
These traditional dishes were all paired with wines and cavas from the Utiel-Requena region and the menu was organised in collaboration with the Club de Artesanos del Arroz de Cullera, the Ruta del Vino de Utiel Requena and the Utiel-Requena Cava Association.
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