Tarte Tatin is a stunning upside-down apple tart that originated from a happy accident at the Hotel Tatin in Lamotte-Beuvron.
Caramelized apples are covered with pastry and baked, then flipped to reveal a glossy top of beautifully arranged apples. Served warm, often with a dollop of crème fraîche, this dessert is a beloved French classic.
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.