Credit : Office de Tourisme vallée de la Dordogne. On the 3rd weekend of September 2017, in the canyon d’Alzou (where the river dordogne passes through the Lot department), a grand spectacle will take to the air! The village of Rocamadour, famous for its ancient dwellings and stunning church built into the cliff face, becomes host to the celebrated ‘Montgolfiades of Rocamadour’. This year (the 32nd ... [ More ]
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Recipe: Falafels
We love to serve these quenelle-shaped spicy treats amongst our pre-dinner canapés. Simple to make, especially if you have to hand a few fresh spices and ingredients. The origin of falafel is middle eastern and many recipes and adaptations within differing cultures are known and used. Being British (with a love of curries!), our version leans toward a little Indian spicing and there is no better accompaniment to ... [ More ]
Gardens of Marqueyssac ~ candlelit evenings
Every Thursday evening, two thousand candles are placed throughout the gardens and more than 150 sources of light outline the cliff walk and falls. At twilight, the romance of Marqueyssac and its extraordinary gardens is enhanced by this play of shadows and light, highlighting the beauty of the cliff and its vegetation. Every Thursday four musical entertainments punctuate the walk: A pianist at the ... [ More ]
Recipe: Apricot sorbet
This light and fragrant sorbet is a completely seasonal delight! We serve this as part of a Summer dessert (featured on one of the photos in our dining section) with mini almond Battenburg, white Chocolate-Bergamot gel, Apricot butter, crushed Amaretti and biscuit filled with Amaretto custard foam. This sorbet can be served simply with sweetened Mascarpone or whipped double cream and some crushed Amaretti ... [ More ]
Regional wine fair at Gourdon 14th ~ 16th July 2017
Mid July each year, Gourdon hosts this prestigious wine event. An ensemble of wine producers from France’s many renowned regions gather to showcase the fruits of their labours to the many visitors that come to view, sip, discuss and purchase. In past years we have had the pleasure to meet and accommodate several of these vignerons from the diverse wine-producing regions of France. Last year in particular, Joël et ... [ More ]
Aperitif: Guignolet ~ cherry leaf wine
Amongst many other wine-based aperitifs made at la Métairie des Songes, Guignolet, served chilled as an aperitif, is a delicious introduction to a summer meal. There are versions of this aperitif that are made from the fruit with higher fortification to become an after-dinner liqueuer. However this lighter version is a warmly flavoured cross between a wine and a port, best served chilled. Simply pick 100 ... [ More ]
