Sunday 17 February 2013

Valentine's Day..

Hubby booked to take us to our local 14th  century Château,  Le Château de Nieuil Hotel (www.chateaunieuilhotel.com) and a meal at the La Grange aux Oies. (  http://www.grange-aux-oies.com)

What a lovely way to end a fabulous week, especially with our 2 days in Bordeaux.
Our room/suite in the Château, was very grand and steeped in History with beautiful pieces of art and pottery and a Bronze figure. The view from our room was amazing to actually see the lay out of the garden from above, we have seen it at ground level many times and all seasons.

It was really lovely to just get ready and do the short walk to the restaurant, which looked inviting as we walked up in the dark to the warm glow of the restaurant.

Our table at Grange -aux-oies was beautifully set, and was greeted with a glass of champagne.The restaurant soon got very busy and the entertainment started. The staff were exceptional, and very attentive to our every need, we have been here on many occasions and never been disappointed. I can highly recommend giving this stunning place a visit....whatever the occasion.

Our Menu...

Pour votre apéritif la coupe de Champagne Veuve Clicquot 
et ses mises en bouche


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Rémoulade de crabe au combawa et coquille St-Jacques grillée.

Sancerre 2011 « Château de Sancerre » (Marnier-Lapostolle)

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Risotto de lotte fumée aux chanterelles.

Sancerre 2011 « Château de Sancerre » (Marnier-Lapostolle)

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Quasi de veau fermier farci de fruits secs,
aumônière de topinambours

Le Libertin de Lussac 2010 (Lussac Saint-Emilion)

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Le Saint Marcelin affiné et lard grillé,tuile de noisettes

Le Libertin de Lussac 2010 (Lussac Saint-Emilion)

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Croustillant mandarine chocolat, sorbet d’une même mandarine

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Café et mignardises de la Grange




Absolutely delicious, here are some photos from our amazing romantic evening..




Taken in the Summer

The Bedroom

The Bedroom


Garden from the window

Impressive stone staircase

Stone staircase


Hubby making himself comfy with an Apero

Château

Back of the Château

Pour votre apéritif la coupe de Champagne Veuve Clicquot 
et ses mises en bouche

Red Wine


Rémoulade de crabe au combawa et coquille St-Jacques grillée.

Risotto de lotte fumée aux chanterelles.


Boeuf de fruits secs,
aumônière de topinambours

Le Saint Marcelin affiné et lard grillé,tuile de noisettes

Croustillant mandarine chocolat, sorbet d’une même mandarine

Café et mignardises de la Grange


Breakfast


Our gift when we left the restaurant


History of the Château












9 comments:

  1. This looks like a fabulous outing. Thanks for sharing it. Here’s my Dreaming of France meme

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    1. Thanks Paulita, I popped over to your meme and said hello x

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  2. Wow, that looks such a special night.

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    1. Hi Louise, it was an amazing night, we have been to the Château for many meals, so we knew what to expect, but the first time we actually stopped over night....very special. x

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  3. Looks like a perfect stay in a perfect place.
    Here in Las Vegas we went to check out the wedding chapels on Valentine's Day
    http://junkboattravels.blogspot.ca/2013/02/weekly-top-shot_16.html

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    1. our whole evening was amazing.....The wedding chapels do look fun....lots of people do go there to get married, it would be such a memorable occasion.. x

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  4. I'm soooo envious of your retirement in France .... delightful trips to gorgeous chateaus! My Dreaming of France meme is about an upcoming Michael Caine movie - Mr Morgan's Last Love - set mostly in Paris.

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    1. Retirement in France was always our dream, and what we worked to aim for, we used to come to France for family holidays with our 3 children, then the day came, we had to make the decision...do we...don't we... and decided what the heck, we could always go back home if it doesn't work....So far..so good.. x

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    2. ....also will be looking up the Michael Caine movie..

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