Thursday 29 October 2009

New for Spring 2010 - 'La Grange'

There's never a dull moment chez Les Beaumonts and Winter 2009/2010 is no exception !!

New for Spring 2010 will be 'La Grange', our beautiful barn conversion ideal for a couple seeking a secluded romantic retreat.

.....photographs of work in progress will follow shortly !

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Photos - 2009 Fêtes des Vendanges, Paris

Ready for the weekends event.

The weekends rain didn't dampen the festive atmosphere.

Marching along the cobbled streets of Montmartre bands played throughout the day.

Gérald sharing un verre with Montmartres Oenologue.

Qu'est-ce que c'est ?

A London taxi in Paris ?

Félicitations to Gisella & Sander

Félicitations et congratulations to Gisella & Sander on their forthcoming wedding from la famille Beaumont.

Having driven from Rotterdam for their annual visit to the Fêtes des Vendanges Gisella & Sander stopped by 'La Paleine' to acquaint themselves with the latest vintages.

Sander you are 'Brad Pitt' !!

Monday 12 October 2009

Fêtes des Vendanges, Montmartre - 2009

Making their annual visit to the Fête des Vendanges, Montmartre and taking a momentary break from writing her 3rd cookery book, to enjoy the festivities, were our dear friends Jennifer & Harald.

Jennifer (McLagan) is the author of the much publicized and controversial cookbook 'Fat - An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient'.

Last weekend Montmartre, Paris hosted its 76th Fête des Vendanges which drew an estimated 350,000 visitors.

See you in 2010 !

Friday 9 October 2009

Constance Beaumont

On Tuesday 29th September, 2009 la famille Beaumont become '4' as we welcomed la petite Constance Beaumont into our lives.

Augustin is now very much the big brother and taking great interest in his new little sister, whilst Gérald and I are extremely proud parents of two !