February visit to Pyrenees Orientales (P.O.)
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February visit to Pyrenees Orientales (P.O.)
To me anytime is a good time to visit P.O. and February did not disappoint. We flew from Shannon to Carcassonne for a change and it worked out quite well.
From Carcassonne we went to Limoux, where they claim to have invented sparkling wine long before Champagne did. Having done a little tasting and made some purchases we took the scenic route to Perpignan and even in February it is a beautiful drive.
Our favourite restaurant (so far!) in the region is Auberge St. Paul in Villefranch-de-Conflient (01-68 96 30 95). The last night we were there (in Summer) we dined under the magnificent Plane tree out front. This time, however, it was a perfect starry night with a full moon silhouetting the crest of the mountains so dining was indoors.
Once again the food, wine and attention from the owner was superb – a treat not to be missed particularly if you are staying at A l'ombre du fort (see French Members).
For a totally different experience we stayed over-night at La Chamberte near Beziers (see French Members). This was truly a unique experience. The owner, Irwin Davidson, filled us in on the history of the building and the transformation he has carried out there over the past fifteen years.
The building was originally a winery and still retains many of the original features. The food and hospitality was unforgettable and all at a very reasonable cost. It is not to be missed if you are in the Beziers area.
To me anytime is a good time to visit P.O. and February did not disappoint. We flew from Shannon to Carcassonne for a change and it worked out quite well.
From Carcassonne we went to Limoux, where they claim to have invented sparkling wine long before Champagne did. Having done a little tasting and made some purchases we took the scenic route to Perpignan and even in February it is a beautiful drive.
Our favourite restaurant (so far!) in the region is Auberge St. Paul in Villefranch-de-Conflient (01-68 96 30 95). The last night we were there (in Summer) we dined under the magnificent Plane tree out front. This time, however, it was a perfect starry night with a full moon silhouetting the crest of the mountains so dining was indoors.
Once again the food, wine and attention from the owner was superb – a treat not to be missed particularly if you are staying at A l'ombre du fort (see French Members).
For a totally different experience we stayed over-night at La Chamberte near Beziers (see French Members). This was truly a unique experience. The owner, Irwin Davidson, filled us in on the history of the building and the transformation he has carried out there over the past fifteen years.
The building was originally a winery and still retains many of the original features. The food and hospitality was unforgettable and all at a very reasonable cost. It is not to be missed if you are in the Beziers area.
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