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Hôtel Moderne et Pigeon

admin — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:17:23 +0000

We couldn’t have made it up! The master of the house’s name is Jean-Luc Desmoineau! A cozy nest. In olden times, this house was the residence of the Souvigny, parents of Madame du Barry’s. Vestiges of the grand siècle include a stairwell, stained glass windows, walls of the ancient chapel painted with grisailles leading up to the bedrooms on Cloud Nine! Table of great repute. Jean-Luc concocts a twice-cooked pigeon, a marvel of delicacy and flavor. 1 Place Général Leclerc. Tel.: 04 68 31 00 25. www.grandhotelmodernepigeon.fr

Toques et Clochers

admin — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:12:23 +0000

At the end of March, beginning of April, this event is the essential rendez-vous for aficionados and purchasers of sparkling wines. Organized by the Vignerons du Sieur d’Arques, each year «Toques et Clochers» sells at auction the most promising barrels of the Limoux appellation to benefit the church steeples in the eponymous villages. The day includes a meal prepared by some of the best-known «toques» in France alongside reputed sommeliers. Information and dates on the website. www.boutique-sieurdarques.com

Hôtel Moderne et Pigeon

admin — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:36:28 +0000

We could not have made it up! The master of the house’s name is Jean-Luc Desmoineau! A cozy nest. In olden times, this house was the residence of the Souvigny, parents of Madame du Barry’s. Vestiges of the grand siècle include a stairwell, stained glass windows, walls of the ancient chapel painted with grisailles, leading up to the bedrooms on Cloud Nine! Table of great repute. Jean-Luc concocts a twice cooked pigeon, a marvel of delicacy and flavor… 1 Place Général Leclerc. Tel.: 04 68 31 00 25. www.grandhotelmodernepigeon.fr

Auberge Côté Jardin

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:59:12 +0000

Here the light cassoulet, reworked by David, the salmon slab in a crust of Jordan Almonds, shrimp beignets, coral lentils in a fine mussel juice, reveal their exquisite tastes in layers. David Prevel started early. He is a laureate of the grand prix Culinaire de l’Innovation 2010 and keeps all of his enthusiasm to develop and renew his menu. But, please David, keep your cassoulet on the menu. A good choice of organic wines from Languedoc. At night Côté Jardin is also an hotel. Tel.: 04 68 27 08 19

www.auberge-cotejardin.com

Abbaye de Fontfroide

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:53:39 +0000

Founded in 1093, the Abbaye became Cistercian in 1145. It played an important role during the crusade against the Albigensians. It is a monastic city full of history, a stone jewel enchased in vegetation whose discovery is impressive. The chapel dates back to the 13th century; do not miss the abbatial church, the cloister, the chapter house, the art museum Gustave Fayet, Odilon Redon’s collection or the gardens. The Abbaye received the 1st National prize in oenotourism in 2011; you should expect an erudite patrimonial, ludic and bacchic visit. You can spend the day. www.fontfroide.com

Château les Carrasses

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:14:24 +0000

The castle may not be dissociated from his environment of which the canal du Midi and the vines are part. It is a renaissance for this 19th century castle bought by Karl O’Hanlon, the Irish founder of “Domaine et Demeure”. Close to Narbonne, at the same time a holiday site, restaurant and vineyard domain, Carrasses has been conceived, thought of, and organized to live “chic” in the heart of the vineyard. An art de vivre “à la française” that will delight WineChicTravellers. We liked he brasserie ambiance and the Mediterranean cuisine of David Galtier. We appreciated the luxury of an apartment decorated in white with a private pool, and were captivated by the charm of the emblematic glass enclosure transformed into a salon. The view covers the plain and the vineyards ad infinitum. Tel.: 04 67 00 00 67. www.lescarrasses.com

Musée de la Faience Château de Raissac

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:28:13 +0000

The space of ancient stables was needed to exhibit and store the collection and the works of Christine Viennet, so rich is her museum dedicated to the art of the table. Faiences from France and elsewhere, from yesterday and today, the choice is unbelievable and delicately executed. Christine’s “Trompe l’Oeil” creations, influenced by Bernard Palissy, tend toward sculpture where the oniric and fantasy world of the sea intertwines with the vegetal world. Visit upon reservation.

Tel.: 04 67 49 17 60

Château de Raissac

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:23:43 +0000

In Puech Cocut, the cuckoo’s hill, erected on the traces of a Roman villa, the neo-classical style castle represents the triumphant viticulture of 19th century. The castle, erected on a Roman site, has remained in the same family since 1828. A family of “artistic viticulturists ” outside the norms. The ambiance is Arty and the decor neo-classical at the Viennets’. Christine is a ceramicist of international renown; Jean is a painter of great talent; his works cover the walls of the salons. Their son Gustave babies the 30 hectares of a noble vineyard. In the castle, his wife Marie manages the five new and superb rooms and the table; she receives guests with exquisite grace. Raissac is a seductive place full of charm and fantasy. The wines are witty also: Cuvée Belmont, syrah and grenache, soft and silky, is very successful in New York. Very expressive wines cultivated in a winemaking plant of the 17th century dug in the rock, unique in Languedoc. Visit of the vineyard and tasting in the cellar. Château Hostellerie open all year. Tel.: 04 67 28 15 61

www.raissac.com

Pézenas

admin — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 18:20:04 +0000

The Etruscans stopped here. Here the Montmorency family and the prince of Conti established their capital. It is easy to understand why: Pézenas endowed with a registered historical center, with private residences of the 15th to the 18th century is rich of its past and present. Queen Anne of Austria, mother of Louis XIV, stayed at the Hôtel de Flotte de Sebason. In the 15th century setting of the hôtel de Lacoste, Philippe de Broca shot scenes of the movie Cartouche with Jean-Paul Belmondo.

The Bastide of Fabrègues

admin — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:28:25 +0000

The Bastide of Fabrègues.
Close to the Tuilerie, the Bastide is Chantal’s other cherished domain. In a garden planted with olive trees and oaks, the spacious house flanked by a tower is surrounded by a pale stone wall. Organized as a top luxury bed & breakfat, Asiatic or Oriental in decor, with paintings, precious pieces of furniture and materials, each room declines the voyage theme. A refined resort to renew oneself at the entrance to Nîmes.
www.chateautuilerie.com