Gourmet Food Loire Valley

The last working windmill in the Vendee

Zoe Walker — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:15:14 +0000

The last working windmill in the Vendée opens its doors again to the public from 1 May to 1 September 2013. It can be seen for miles around as it sits on top of the highest point of Les Herbiers, the Alouettes Hill. This windmill has been grinding flour since the 16th century and is just one of the many local tourist attractions that’s open during the summer, close to Château de Puybelliard.

This month you can visit the working windmill every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 10am to 12.30 pm and again from 2 pm to 6 pm. From June until 1 September the windmill is open every day the same times as May. While at the height of summer it is open from 10 am until 7 pm.

When you visit the working windmill you will also be experience the amazing views of the Vendéen countryside.

Chocolate festival – Attracts local chocolate makers to Réamur!

Zoe Walker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:06:53 +0000

This week the village of Réamur which is only 25 minutes away from Château de Puybelliard is hosting their 11th chocolate festival.

The chocolate festival attracts over 10,000 visitors to see the chocolate delights by local chocolate makers. It will be like stepping into lots of different chocolate boutique but all at the same time.

You will also be able to buy their chocolate from the chocolate makers who sell their chocolate all over France.

There will also be a competition for the best chocolates and what a delight to be able to taste and see the amazing chocolate creations.

The chocolate festival starts at 2.30 pm until 23 pm on the Saturday night (20 April) and from 9 am until 7 pm on the Sunday (21 April) at the Manoir des Sciences, Réamur.

What is also amazing about the chocolate festival is that it is free to get in.

Concours Cuisine de Vendée – Wow! We are in the final 10

Zoe Walker — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:51:43 +0000

Maeve the owner of Château de Puybelliard and chef of our gourmet restaurant – La Table de La Chatelaine has been selected from hundreds of entrants across the Vendée to compete with another 9 chefs. The winner automatically goes into the Final Trophy National Academy Culinaire de France’.

The competition of the Concours Cuisine de Vendée is well known around these parts and is such an honor and achievement for Maeve to make into the top 10 finalists.

The final will take place on Monday 8 April 2013′ at La Roche Sur Yon.

Here are some photographs of the gourmet food that Maeve did for the 7th Concours Cuisine de Vendée.’ Although the actual recipe will remain a secret – for just now anyway!!

Chateau de Puybelliard: our first blog

Zoe Walker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:00:55 +0000

Welcome to our first blog at Château de Puybelliard. We are very excited and are delighted to be telling you about everything that we are doing at Château de Puybelliard which is in the heart of the Vendée countryside. Our four bedroom for the bed and breakfast continues to attract guests from all over the world and we are looking forward to welcoming you all to the Château. In our gourmet restaurant we are getting ready for Saint Valentines day and we have an exquisite gourmet menu Aphrodite. Our gourmet restaurant is very romantic and special place with a calm and tranquil atmosphere. It is also ideal for an intimate wedding reception or for other special occasions.

We would be delighted to here from you whether it is about a booking for bed and breakfast, our gourmet restaurant or to use our restaurant as your wedding reception. Click here to get out contact details – Chateau de Puybelliard