Anchored on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand, the former French colony Kampot, in southwestern Cambodia, captivates visitors with its picturesque character, between endless salt marshes, gigantic rice fields and its old-time atmosphere, at the intersection of Western and Asian traditions. A gateway to the lush Bokor National Park, Kampot is famous above all for its pepper plantations. This ‘black gold’, prized by the greatest chefs, is carefully cultivated in the small coastal town’s plantations, delivering a new range of flavours with each peppercorn colour.