Meet the Makers

Uncover the secrets of French gastronomy as we introduce you to the producers behind the finest French food products.

French nuts

The French walnut: up, close and personal

Who doesn’t love a good walnut? Packed with health benefits and a delicious crunch, this humble nut can be consumed on its own or used to add an earthy, crumbly finish to savoury meals and desserts. Walnut trees grow abundantly all over the south of France, from the west to the east, making France the largest producer in Europe. Under the sweeping canopy of his walnut orchard, Sylvain Bergerand walks us through the process of cultivating these tiny energy bombs.