Tasty Lille

This expedition was added later to the website, so unfortunately, I never had the chance to welcome any visitors on it. It was specially designed with travel bloggers and vloggers in mind — people who love to share the flavors and stories behind a destination.French gastronomy is an art form, wonderfully diverse, with each region offering its own unique treasures. The Nord — the northern region of France — is no exception. Signature dishes like Carbonnade Flamande (a rich beef stew simmered in beer), Potjevleesch (a cold meat terrine), Welsh (a hearty cheese-and-beer gratin), and Poulet aux Maroilles (chicken with creamy, pungent Maroilles cheese) define the bold, comforting cuisine of the North.The idea behind this expedition was a joyful culinary discovery of the Nord department and the broader Hauts-de-France region — tasting, learning, and savoring the local specialties. Now that I no longer live in Lille, whenever I return, I still make time to enjoy these dishes alongside a good local beer. The Ch’tis — the warm-hearted people of this region — lead wonderfully simple lives. At first glance, the cuisine may seem straightforward, but its true magic emerges when friends and family gather around the table for a long, joyful soirée, sharing laughter, stories, and each other’s company.