RSS
North of Macon at Igé (71 Saone-et-Loire, Burgundy) you could indulge in a wine and gastronomic stay at this aptly named Chambre d’Hote (B&B) In addition to 5 very spacious comfortable bedrooms in this former winemaker’s house, they offer Table d’Hote suppers and tutored food and wine tastings and tours in the heart of Burgundy [...] [...]
|
|
|||
 
|
|
Although not actually on a vineyard, the Hotel Restaurant Le Vinois at Caillac (46 Lot) to the west of Cahors at Caillac (46 Lot, Midi-Pyrenees) offers stylish accommodation surrounded by vines. The Restaurant offers contemporary decor and cuisine and you can also have a half-day cookery course and tasting with the Head Chef. Hotel Restaurant Le Vinois Le [...] [...] In the upper Loire Valley lies the appellation of the Côtes Roannaise AC – from the region around Roanne (42 Loire, Rhône-Alpes) – although a long way from the area most of us associate with the Loire Valley, These are wines based on the Gamay grapes – best known as the Beaujolais grape. Here Englishman Simon [...] [...] On the Canal du Midi there is a “peniche” (barge) offering B&B (or Chambres d’Hote). Peniche Soleiado is moored on the Canal at Ramonville-Saint-Agne – shaded by plane trees, breakfast (and supper) on deck and en-suite bedrooms – Tables d’Hote also on offer! Situated just south of Toulouse (31 Haute Garonne, Midi-Pyrennes) this could be a [...] [...] In deepest Gascony, an English couple Karen and Nick Kitchener bought a vineyard producing Cotes de Gascogne wines and Armagnac at Domaine de Lauroux at Manciet (32 Gers, Midi-Pyrenees). The domaine offers both gite (holiday cottage rental) and Bed and Breakfast accommodation surrounded by the vines. La Petite is beautifully restored former estate workers cottage of 140 metres sq [...] [...] Self-Catering Cottages and Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in a listed 17th Century domaine in Gascony – 35 acres, lakes, pool and Spa Ideal location for visiting Madiran, Jurancon, Côtes de St Mont, Côtes de Gascogne, Armagnac, Floc de Gascogne vineyards. Situated just 10 minutes drive south of Auch (32 Gers, Midi-Pyrenees – see map), Peyloubère is classified [...] [...] One of Cahors’ top wine chateaux is the Chateau de Mercuès, which is also a top class Michelin restaurant and hotel – the barrel-ageing cellar is under the hotel and is sometimes used for functions – such as a wedding breakfast of bread and Cahors wine!! Owned by one of the top Cahors wine families – [...] [...] Compiegne (61 Oise, Picardie) – just off the A1 autoroute north of Paris – Hotel Restaurant Au Relais Napoleon – see map [...] [ April 12, 2008 to April 20, 2008. ] With the arrival of Spring comes a celebration of Birds and Wildlife in Picardie ( Festival de l’Oiseau et de la Nature) from 12 – 20 April 2008. Forget the stereotyped connotations of Picardy, the Somme and northern France, this is an area of lakes, sanddunes, cliffs and gentle river valleys which is a haven [...] [...] For a rather different and eco-friendly B&B experience you could try this modern, well-equipped treehouse in southern Normandy situated in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Perche, in southern Normandy, Perché dans le Perche is a two-bedroomed treehouse with a shower, panoramic views of the countryside and even internet access!!! The Parc Naturel Régional du [...] [...] There are numerous options for getting closer to the wines of Cahors (46 Lot, Midi-Pyrenees), with their predominance of the Malbec grape (known locally as Auxerrois or Cot). Several domaines offer either Bed and Breakfast (Chambre d’Hote) or gites to rent. Chateau les Grauzils at Prayseau sac – gite Chateau Haut Monplaisir at Lacapelle-Cabanac – Cathy et [...] [...] |
  |
|
xxxx |
|||