A taste of France crosses Channel (From St Helens Star)
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A taste of France comes to St Helens
11:36am Thursday 20th September 2012 in News
VISITORS to St Helens town centre will be able to sample delicacies from across the Channel when stallholders set up a market from today (September 20) to Saturday (September 22).
The three-day spectacular will see around 20 traders from countries including France, Spain, Germany, and Italy tempting shoppers.
Fare will include sun-ripened olives, Parma ham, garlic and fruits from south of France.
A range of cheeses, Spanish paella, bread and croissants – baked in front of you – fine patés and smoked sausage from Italy add to the European experience.
There will also be Mediterranean soaps, tablecloths from Marseille, homemade biscuits from Brittany, Belgian chocolate and dry fruits from Germany.