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 !

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' !!

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 !

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 !

Wine & Gastronomie and Vineyard Visits

An intended 'escape' from it all was the plan...

A glorious September welcomed Sarah & Simon to 'La Bellevue' and it didn't take long before their fervent passion for wine and gastronomie became an aventure of refinement.

How could two Wine & Foodie Experts come to the Val de Loire and expect to 'escape' from it all ?? C'est impossible !!

Gérald, sharing Simon & Sarah's zeal and appreciation of wine arranged a day, specifically tailored for their tastes, visiting vineyards.

Introducing them to his personal friends, vignerons with whom it would be impossible to meet without a French connection and personal introduction.

The AOC appellations of:

Saviennières, Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Crémant de Loire, Rosé de Loire, Anjou Village and Anjou were sampled.

And needless to say after much déguster a lengthy French lunch was in order.

Bravo les anglais for ordering a traditional French delicacy, an andouillette - you have put me to shame !

Fête des Vendanges, Montmartre Paris

Since 1934 Montmartre has played host to the colourful 'Fête des Vendanges' and will do so again from 8th-11th October 2009.

Lining the cobbled streets and set at the feet of the Sacré Coeur exhibitions, artisan & vignerons stands, from every department in France, will entice.

Following recent years an estimated 350,000 visitors are expected to participate in the joyous celebration - the 'first cut' of Montmartes vines.

Certainly one of the most colourful wine related calendar events of the year and most definitely one of our favourites to attend.

Gérald will be there representing Domaine de la Paleine.

Don't be shy, stop for une dégustation , wine tasting, a chat with Gérald and soak up the fabulous festive spirit.

A très bientôt !