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Written by Cathy Shore
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Thursday, 19 January 2012 17:07 |
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If you are thinking of spending a little time in the Loire valley I can certainly recommend the small city of Angers.
We enjoyed a super lunch at Le Relais today. A traditional restaurant (in the nicest way), we loved the food, the service was efficient and discreet, the maitre d welcoming, the wines served at the right temperature.
It's close to the station so an ideal spot if you have just come in from Paris for a couple of days.
We had a velouté of celeri with smoked haddock to start with and then I followed with a very rich venison casserole served with red cabbage and apple. Nigel had piece de boeuf served with a pesto sauce, green salad and smashed new potatoes. It had bags of flavour and was cooked perfectly (saignant). We enjoyed a glass of Crémant to start with and then shared a half bottle of Anjou Rouge from Ledouc Frouhin which had good fruit and stood up well to the strong red meat flavours. With a coffee a piece the bill came to just over 70€ which we felt was good value for money. |
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Wine Day Trips from Paris - new door to door service |
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Written by Cathy Shore
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Thursday, 08 December 2011 09:57 |
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We are delighted to announce that for those or you not wishing to brave the metro system in Paris we have teamed up with Chauffeur Services who can collect you from your hotel and drive you to the station in Montparnasse making your journey down here to the Loire valley easier and a little more luxurious.
Greg speaks very good English and looks forward to welcoming you to Paris and the Loire valley.
For those of you looking to visit us in 2012 you can book a car directly on the Chauffeur Services website www.chauffeurs-services.com |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 08 December 2011 10:00 |
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One Day Loire Wine Tour from Paris 27th November 2011 |
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Written by Cathy Shore
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Monday, 21 November 2011 09:25 |
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We have spaces this coming Sunday on our one day winter wine tour from Paris.
So, if you fancy a day out of the big city learning all about the wonderful wines of the Loire valley - come and join us in the countryside for a little taste of la douceur Angevine! |
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Written by Cathy Shore
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Thursday, 03 November 2011 13:54 |
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We are still running wine tours over the Winter months and have some availability for the following dates:
Saturday 12th November - 4 places available
Wednesday 16th November - 4 places available
The Loire valley is beautiful at any time of year and a relaxing day in the countryside can provide a nice change from the bustle of the city.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 03 November 2011 13:55 |
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Written by Cathy Shore
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Thursday, 08 September 2011 15:52 |
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The 2011 harvest is now well underway. It's been a strange year weather wise with almost drought conditions in early Spring and a distinct lack of summer weather over the past two months. Persistent rain over the past month has meant that vignerons have had to take great care in the vineyard to avoid disease but producers are reporting that the grapes are of reasonable quality. In many appellations 2011 has been the earliest harvest for many years.
Although growers are very busy, most are still happy to receive visitors during harvest.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 08 September 2011 15:53 |
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