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🍴 Éric Frechon was awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honor by former French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday evening. Known for his contemporary French cuisine, Frechon has become synonymous with dishes like stuffed macaroni with artichoke, black truffle, and foie gras, as well as leek cooked whole on the grill. His culinary versatility extends from bistros to brasseries, including his own Lazare in Paris, influencing many through collaborations.

🎂 Maison Montgrand, a renowned hotel in Marseille, has partnered with local Biscuiterie José Orsoni, famed for artisanal biscuit crafting since 1996, to open the first José Orsoni shop at 35 rue Montgrand in time for the holiday season. Orsoni offers traditional Southern biscuits like hand-shaped "navette provençale" and the "canistrelli," with flavors including almond, anise, orange blossom, lemon, and apricot. The partnership blends 18th-century architecture with Southern French flavors for a festive shopping or stay experience.

✈ Air Corsica will launch a new route between Nice and Florence on June 27, 2025, with flights operated twice weekly, every Monday and Friday, using the recently acquired ATR72-600 aircraft. This Nice Airport inaugural service meets the demand of its clientele and enhances traffic between Italy and Southern France. Additionally, the company expanded into Italy in 2022 with flights from Corsica to Rome, Milan, and Olbia, and the Nice-Florence schedule allows full connectivity with Corsica's four airports (Ajaccio, Bastia, Figari, Calvi) for seamless Italian traveler connections.