With varieties including Gutedel in Germany, and Pierre Galet in Switzerland, Chasselas is a variety of which fruit?
Chasselas is widely grown in Switzerland, where it has several regional synonym names, the main one being "Fendant" in the canton of Valais. It is considered an ideal pairing for raclette or fondue. Chasselas is also known as "Perlan" in the Mandement district of Geneva. In 2009, it was Switzerland's second-most planted grape variety at . In Germany, with , it is almost exclusively grown in the wine region of Baden under the name "Gutedel". In France it is mostly grown in the Loire region, where it is blended with Sauvignon blanc to produce a wine called "Pouilly-sur-Loire". Californian and Australian
Carnival in Germany, Switzerland and Austria Carnival in Germany, Switzerland and Austria A variety of customs and traditions are associated with Carnival celebrations in the German-speaking countries of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. They can vary considerably from country to country, but also from one small region to another. This is reflected in the various names given to these festivities occurring before Lent. In parts of East and South Germany, as well as in Austria, the carnival is called "Fasching". In Franconia and Baden-Württemberg as well as some other parts of Germany, the carnival is called "Fas(t)nacht", "Fassenacht" or "Fasnet"; in Switzerland, "Fasnacht". While Germany's carnival traditions