VIDEO!
We are very proud to announce our new video for Fine Dining at L’Auberge Provencale. Let us know what you think and join us for fine dining in our northern Virginia restaurant.
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Wine of the Week
Hermitage Blanc, Belle Vineyards 1999 Recommended by our house sommelier, Christian Borel, this fantastic summer wine hails from Lamage village in Rhone Valley, France. The vineyard itself is located just below Hermitage and is covered with limestone granite pebbles and vines over 20 years old, this gives Hermitage Blanc it’s unique flavor. Crisp quince and honey citrus dominate …
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Journey of Wine, Gastronomy & Literature Afternoon
We are getting excited for our upcoming wine tasting on Sunday, August 21. Presently Madame Celeste Borel and Chef Jacob are brewing up ideas for a phenomenal cuisine and wine selection and with Jason Bise from Country Vinter pairing a harmonizing wine medley for the ultimate tasting experience. The L’Auberge Provençale crew is thrilled of …
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Looking for a refreshing way to use those garden cucumbers? Try these….
CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 4 Large Cucumbers: peeled, lightly salted, left to purge for 30 min, drain excess water 1/2 Large White Onion •1 Qt. Non-Fat Plain Yogurt 4 Garlic Cloves Handful of Fresh Mint 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Juice of 3 Whole Lemons 1/2 Cup Buttermilk Salt & Pepper to Taste …
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Maurice and the Sunflower Stalk, A Fairytale
Maurice, our gluttonous Guard/Office Cat, recently made acquaintances with a wandering Garbage Pig. This swindling swine stumbled upon L’Auberge Provençale one day last June and has shown no intentions of leaving since. On a sizzling hot day this July, in desperation for shelter from the sweltering summer sun, portly Maurice made a “shady” transaction with …
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Video Sneak Peak!
It’s never a quiet day here at L’Auberge Provencale, there’s always another crazy project on the books! Our latest adventure (coming soon…) has been a year-long endeavor to design a video that captures the essence of our Virginia Bed and Breakfast and the full guest experience. Produced, directed and edited by Madame Borel, no expense was …
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“Taste of Provence” Wine Experience
It was a beautiful day on June 26th – hot, humid and a chance of rain, typical of early summer days in the Shenandoah Valley. Thirty lucky guests joined us indoors at L’Auberge Provencale for a cool, leisurely lunch in our Sunny Peach Dining Room. The ambiance was reminiscent of all that is Southern France and …
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Experience the delights of summer in the Shenandoah Valley!
Spring has sprung, summer is here and so are our fresh garden vegetables and herbs! After the long cold winter and a wet rainy spring, we’re ready to serve the bounty of our gardens to our guests. The seedlings and sprouts have turned full bloom and our chefs are ecstatic to be able to use …
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