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September 09, 2010
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August 04, 2010
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July 07, 2010
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June 02, 2010
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May 05, 2010
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April 07, 2010
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March 03, 2010
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February 03, 2010
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January 06, 2010
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December 02, 2009
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November 04, 2009
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October 08, 2009
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September 03, 2009
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August 06, 2009
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July 23, 2009
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July 09, 2009
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June 25, 2009
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June 11, 2009
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May 28, 2009
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May 14, 2009
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April 30, 2009
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April 02, 2009
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Seasonal Fare: Savour our Loire
Go to the Heart of the Harvest
The Loire Valley is commonly referred to as the "Garden of France", with its unique micro-climate producing an abundant harvest of fruits and vegetables. As any of our past travellers can attest, a journey through this region brings out the finest in locavore living, and we've designed our itinerary to dine on all the delicious possibilities.
All along our route we arrange for special culinary experiences to showcase the best of what the Loire has to offer. A private dinner in the home of a retired Michelin-starred chef, Mr. Rigollet, for one; a sampling of local reds and whites in the company of our friend, wine bar owner and oenologue Reiner in a wine cave beneath Chinon; and, a private meal prepared by a stellar chef, solely for B&R at the Château du Rivau (a private chateau that is opened exclusively for us). Guests are even inducted into the Bons Entonneurs Rabelaisiens, an exclusive wine grower's brotherhood that congregates in the 16thC caves under a medieval Château.
 Being the Loire, where fruit grows and wine flows, the region has earned its stripes by producing some of the more popular white wines, including Vouvray, Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume and Muscadet. From the versatile Chenin Blanc grape, used in creating lively whites, sparkling wines (France's second largest sparkling wine region next to Champagne) and some of the world's most celebrated sweet wines, such as Bonnezeaux and Quarts de Chaume, the Loire is also considered the birthplace of Sauvignon Blanc. Travellers, however, shouldn't overlook the reds, especially from appellations such as Chinon and Bourgeuil, both of which are produced from Cab Franc.
 Then, as another diversion, there are all the regional specialties to explore, from a variety of local goat’s cheese, to the most succulent poultry in all of France found in the town of Loué, a bounty of fresh fish from the rivers running through the area, the prunes and pears of Angers, and of course you must procure some of the famed Fleur de Sel (“flower of salt”) from Guérande on the Atlantic coast—if only to enhance the taste of your incredible travels.
Appetite appropriately whetted? Ready to dine in this destination? We’re taking reservations for this fall.
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