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Mesdames, Mesdemoiselles and Messieurs,
As promised we are keeping you updated on events happening at Saint Jacques French Cuisine!
Saint Jacques annual closing from Saturday, July 26th and reopening Friday, August 8th. We will be taking 27 wonderful people with us to France this year, and are quite excited about sharing the South of France with them!
As always we look forward to seeing you soon.
A Bientot,
Lil & Lori
“Come and experience my Provence”
Wine Dinner
Wednesday @ 6:30pm
August 27th
“With this heat, here is the perfect summer menu”
Aperitif & Amuse Bouche
Rose Sparkling Marquis de la Tour
Provencal Ratatouille
Chilled Provencal ratatouille, full of flavors topped with
croutons of basil cream cheese
Domaine de Nizas Rosé, Languedoc Roussillon
Classic Vichyssoise
Cold soup of potato and leak
St André Figuiere Rosé, Magali, Provence
Granité
Frozen grapefruit and rosemary sorbet
Grande Aioli Provençale
Aioli Provençale made of a wide array of fresh vegetables, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, and roasted potato. Fresh white wine poached tilapia and local ham. All presented with our homemade aioli (fresh made garlic mayonnaise).
Domaine De Houchard, Rosé, Provence
Lavender Crème Brulee
A perfect ending to a summer meal.
A nice crème brulee with a hint of lavender.
B&G Sauternes
$65.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
An incredible, once in a life time trip to
the Loire Valley
has been created by Saint Jacques
September 21st - September 29th, 2008
Sunday 9/21
Depart Raleigh
Monday 9/22
Arrive Nantes, France
Transport via luxury bus to Le Prieuré Hotel – 4 Star (www.prieure.com), The Loire, its islands, and the surrounding valley as far as the eye can see. In this land of castles with its easygoing way of life, the white silhouette of this former Benedictine Priory perched on a cliff surrounding by greenery. Its vast chimneys, tower and spiral staircase bear witness to the past, whilst its restaurant with its panoramic view over the Loire offers an innovative menu respectful of the traditions of Anjou.
You will settle into your room, relax, get acclimated and have a
welcome aperitif and dinner
Tuesday 9/23
· Breakfast at Chateau and departure for Chalonnes-Sur-Loire where you will discover an authentic outside market with goods and everything edible (rarely seen in the U.S.) is sold. Stroll along with a guided tour in the middle of the French patrons.
· Continue, via bus, to Savennieres Professional Cooking School for a cooking demonstration by the Chef/Owner himself. Lunch will follow with the different dishes prepared (and of course served with wine), with a nice walk in the vineyards afterwards.
· A guided visit of another vineyard by the Proprietor of the domaine along with a tasting of its regional wines. Return to hotel where dinner will be served.
Wednesday 9/24
· Breakfast and then departure in the direction of d’Yzernay for an excursion out of the ordinary.
Plan to board private cars dating from the 1920 – 1935 with a bus from 1952 (many of them used for classic French movies) which will transport the group on a magnificent journey through Forét de Vezins, the Chateau d Villefort, Le cimetiere des Martyrs, ….
· Stop at the Castle of Bois de Saint-Louis where the ladies of this castle will be awaiting our arrival for a welcome cocktail and a visit of the castle.
· Departure for Maulevrier for a gastronomic lunch at the Chateau Colbert. A guided visit of the Oriental park (the largest Japanese garden in France) to follow. Return to the hotel for a little relaxation and dinner.
Thursday 9/25
· Breakfast and then departure for a guided visit of the Chateau de Brissac, known at the “Giant of the Loire Valley”. The Marquise & Marquis themselves who will open their castle for a tour and then a wine degustation with the wine of the castle, will greet you
· A lunch will be served in the medieval kitchen by the fireplace.
· After lunch the group will continue on to Saint-Barthelemy-D’Anjou for a guided visit of the Cointreau Museum, and a degustation of the famous liquor. Free time in the village center of d’Angers then back to the hotel for another lovely dinner.
Friday 9/26
· Breakfast and some free time in the morning with lunch at the hotel. Departure for Saumur for an exceptional tour of the National Equestrian School. You will discover the daily function of this school, unique in France with more than 400 horses.
· A relaxing and calm cruise on the Loire will follow
· We will disembark at the feet of the Caves Bouvet-Ladubay where we will be greeted with an aperitif and then dinner in the underground cellar lighted by the candelabra. Return to the hotel.
Saturday 9/27
· Breakfast and then departure for a guided visit to the Monk Cave and its mushroom cellar. You will discover a troglodyte habitation (prehistoric cave dweller) and an escargot farm. Then you will be able to enjoy regional specialties including Fouée.
· Depart for Fontevraud –l’abbaye and guided visit of the Royal church (900 years of history). Return to the hotel and dinner.
Sunday 9/28
· Breakfast then departure in the direction of Amboise, for a tour of the city known for Léonard de Vinci.
· You will then board a helicopter where you will enjoy a 30 minute flight for phenomenal views of the Loire valley region, while others will be visiting the Chateau d’Amboise while awaiting their turn. Lunch and then free time in the city. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Monday 9/29
Depart for Nantes airport to return to Raleigh.
The all-inclusive price includes airfare, 4star hotel accommodations, ground transportation, all meals and wine, all guided visits and excursions, taxes and fees.
Price per person is:
Without air fare $4,425 (Cash/Check) $4,600 (Credit Card)
With air fare $5,525 (Cash/Check) $5,700 (Credit Card)
*We will be flying with Delta & Air France into Nantes, France*
This price will be based on an exchange rate of 1.47 Euros to the $1 US dollar, if the exchange rate increases above this rate the price will increase accordingly.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is due to book this trip, with 50% due by May 15th and the balance due by August 7th.
