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Participating in food experiences is one of the best ways to learn about the culture, community and history of a destination.<\/p>\n
And in Europe, myriad hyperlocal specialities can also lead you off the (b)eaten track and away from the crowds.<\/p>\n
From a newly developed blackcurrant trail in France to a historic route used by fishermen in Spain, here are five food roads to follow for a mouthwatering trip<\/a> in Europe.<\/p>\n The Burgundy region of France is renowned for its grapes, but another fruit also has deep roots in the area.<\/p>\n Blackcurrants have grown here since the 17th century, introduced by monks who cultivated them for their medicinal properties. They are now used to make iconic products like the alcoholic liqueur Cr\u00e8me de Cassis de Bourgogne.<\/p>\n The berries are also now the protagonists of a new gastronomic tourist itinerary through the region.<\/p>\nDiscover Burgundy\u2019s \u2018black gold\u2019<\/h2>\n