Grape Harvest - Les Vendanges

Autumn has arrived in the Loire Valley.

Signalled by the start of les vendanges, grape harvest, next week at Domaine de la Paleine.

6ème Marché des Vins de Saumur

Set along the edge of the Loire river Saumur hosted its 6ème Marché des Vins de Saumur in glorious sunshine and temperatures of 30°C.

Locals and holiday makers got into the spirit of things taking their time to enjoy the festive ambience while sampling local vignerons wine and artisans home produced delicacies.

Proving to be increasingly popular Le Marché des Vins de Saumur is now a two day event, opening on Saturday from 16h00 to 21h00 and again on Sunday from 10h00 to 19h00.






Constance Beaumont made her debut at her first wine festival and joined Papa Beaumont at the stand.

While Augustin, now a novice at these events, decided playing with his favourite cars were far more fun!

7ème Marché des Vins de Saumur will be held the first weekend of September 2011.

Wine Course : The 'Ultimus' Tasting

In August we welcomed two great wine enthusiasts Shelley & Simon to La Bellevue.

Keen to embark on their passion of ‘wine & French cuisine' Shelley & Simons stay got underway with an extensive wine course - The 'Ultimus' Tasting'.

Privately hosted The 'Ultimus' Tasting is a fun and informative wine course and wine tasting. Comprehensive explanations of wine creation & alchemy from Gérald combined with a private visit of the Domaine makes perfect sense of what can be viewed as an overwhelming subject.

And what of the sampled wines? These can continue to be savoured thoughout a stay at La Bellevue.

CentreParcs is coming to Les Trois Moutiers

The group Pierre et Vacances have chosen Les Trois Moutiers to be the location for their next Center Parcs.

After much competition between Gennes, Maine et Loire (49) and Les Trois Moutiers, Vienne (86) this week it was announced the vast forest area close to the commune of Ternay will be developed and the latest Center Parcs will open in 2015.

Not far from Les Trois Moutiers is Futuroscope, a huge Theme Parc and la grande force of the Vienne which attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year.

The Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms, Brighton

For the latest photographs of The Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms which opened in Brighton on Friday 20 August 2010. Please visit the provided link : The Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms

Ten Green Bottles Wine Shop & Tastings Rooms

After much anticipation we are thrilled to announce on Friday 20 August 2010 at 20h00 the Ten Green Bottles Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms opened in Brighton and word is spreading...

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Ten Green Bottles Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms
9 Jubliee Street
Brighton

Félicitations & Congratulations

A week away in the Loire Valley was what Amber had been expecting but Sam had choosen 'La Grange d'Henri' to be the romantique setting for his marriage proposal.

Decision made, the challenge ahead was ensuring Amber did not find out!

And after several phone calls, numerous emails and various back-up plans Sam and I managed between us to organise events with precision timing.

My task was to arrange 'La Grange d'Henri' whilst Sam & Amber visited the local area and the Domaine with Gérald.

Rose petals littered the floor, the engagement ring nested on a bed of rose heads and champagne flutes stood waiting - it really looked so pretty.

Lastly, candles required lighting and a phone call from Gérald, who had left the Domaine with Amber & Sam, gave me 5 minutes to put the final touches to the fabulous surprise which lay ahead.

Moments later corks were popping and the champagne was flowing as the engagement of Sam & Amber was celebrated.

Congratulations to you both and we wish you a very happy future together, Sarah-Jane & Gérald

A Word from Amber & Sam : Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality and for helping to make our holiday perfect! Your home is stunning, location picture perfect and we shall most certainly recommend you to friends & family. We are certain we will be back. Many thanks again & warm wishes.