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“In eastern Finland, the towns around Lake Saimaa are known for their spruce-lined trails, manor houses, and simple country cuisine. The last is why the Saimaa region was named the European Region of Gastronomy for 2024. Sample Finnish lakeland fare at the restaurant at Tertin Kartano (Tertti Manor), a house-turned-hotel located on 10 acres of fruit orchards and herb gardens. The menu spotlights dishes such as alder-smoked salmon, pheasant pâté, and cake flavored with meadowsweet flowers harvested on site.”

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