The Legend of Alice of Forbach: Between History and Mystery at Mont Sainte-Croix
Office de Tourisme Pays de Forbach
08/11/2025
When you travel, you remember the landscapes… but also the flavors! Pays de Forbach is brimming with specialties that tell its history and culture. With its blend of Lorraine influences and Germanic touches, the local cuisine is to be savored generously.
One cannot mention local cuisine without talking about Lorraine quiche, a true star of shared meals. Born in Lorraine, this specialty goes beyond the status of a simple savory tart. It's a true institution, a culinary symbol found on Sunday family tables as well as in bakery windows. Its unique flavor comes from the marriage of cream, eggs, and bacon bits, placed on a golden and crispy crust. It can be enjoyed warm or cold, accompanied by a crisp salad.
A quintessential regional dish, Lorraine quiche combines simplicity and aromatic richness, defying the passage of time. It brings generations together and can be enjoyed in every season.
If there's one dessert that everyone agrees on, it's the white cheese tart! Light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth, it captivates with its balance of sweetness and freshness. Every family has its recipe: some like it flavored with lemon, others prefer it plain to better appreciate the delicate taste of the white cheese. The cheese tart comes in more or less creamy, more or less sweet versions.
It's one of those classics that immediately brings to mind family meals and Sundays spent together. It's a true symbol of togetherness, passed down from generation to generation.
Pays de Forbach has plenty of places to savor all these specialties and delight foodies!
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