Barcelona has a wealth of cuisine and is home to some of the finest chefs in the world. Since 2002, it is the only city outside France to be awarded the distinction of ‘Gourmande’, boasting nine Michelin stars in total. March 2005-March 2006 sees the inaugural Barcelona Cuisine, Food & Gastronomy Festival with a full programme of activities, for more information visit www.barcelonaturisme.com.