He offers very reasonable menus which usually give a varied choice for each course. His prix fix menu in 2000 was a four course meal at 230FF. One starter was baby zucchini with the flowers stuffed with lobster; another was small tomatoes stuffed with truffles or veal brains poached with asparagus. Main courses dishes were breast of pigeon roasted with girolles mushrooms; a "melt in the mouth" fillet of beef with a cap of fresh truffles; roast rabbit with olives and fresh tomatoes or a white fish poached with the purple artichokes of Provence. Provençal cheeses with an emphasis on local goat cheeses preceded the desserts which will satisfy any chocoholic.
The quality of the food is matched by the agreeable charm of the dining areas of which there are three. The salle à manger is elegant yet simple country Provençal. "Haute Country". Just the right balance is achieved between simple, cute and appropriate for a château. The chairs are classic Provence, painted off white and antiqued. The round tables have off-white table cloths with a deep red throw cover. The Red touch accents the whole dining room that otherwise is softly white with filtered light coming through the tall windows. Wide French doors lead to a "conservatory" external dining room, filled with light but protected from wind and weather. A little hot in summer but perfect for "al fresco" dining the rest of the year. A tree shaded stone tiled terrace provides lovely summer evening meals, breakfast and lunch in the summer. Whimsical touches are to be found around the garden lending a Beatrice Potter ambiance to the grounds.
The hotel has just 8 charming rooms starting at about $100 US per night. It is more like staying with prominent country cousins than staying at a hotel. Swimming pool, private park and gardens. Plenty of parking.
Visit their web site (link below) that will show you photos of their rooms, excellent directions for finding the château and activities in their region.
