Plates & Palates Burgundy Tasting

Winey and Cheesy are taking all the credit for this idea; a wine tasting at  your favorite romantic restaurant.  We will have to admit, it’s a great concept!  Our first, of many, wine tastings took place today and was an instant hit!  Winey, Cheesy and the rest of the staff here at L’Auberge Provencale are …
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L’Auberge Provencale Goes Italian!

How exciting! Winey and Cheesy are ecstatic over all the press we’re getting here at L’Auberge Provencale! They’re delighted and overwhelmed with the 11 page spread we got in Italian Home Décor Magazine published in Italy! The only problem is that Winey and Cheesy are fluent in French, not Italian! As always, we would like …
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Vin D’Orange and the Thirteen Desserts of Provence

THE THIRTEEN TRADITIONAL DESSERTS OF PROVENCE In an old custom that has its origins in the farming region of France and dates back a couple of centuries, families served a different dessert on each of the twelve nights of Christmas. The 13 desserts harken back to market days when farmers would buy and sell produce …
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Finding a New Friend

With Thanksgiving over and Turkeys either pardoned or stuffed, Winey and Cheesey were suprised to see a  new neighbor!  From whence he came they do not know.  To where he is going we do not know.  But he certainly has made his presence known.  An Emu?  In White Post.  We’ve had our bears, deer, rabbits …
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The 500 Pound Pumpkin Carving

  With the turning of every leaf, and a crisp breeze blowing by, we’re all starting to adjust to the cool autumn weather. Thoughts of warm days relaxing by the pool at Villa La Campagnette are a distant dream.  Winey and Cheesey are getting used to the cold weather, with only a few minor complaints.  …
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Maurice and Bernadette

Maurice and Bernadette have made it through the dog days of summer and are both looking forward to cooler weather.  Cheesey is not  sure if they care about leaf watching, but they certainly care about the crisp mornings!  Maurice, the cat, is now waking up from a summer stupor and has been seen actually hunting …
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“FALL” BACK TO L’AUBERGE PROVENCALE

Our repast and one night midweek specials have proven to be very popular with our new and repeat guests.  So we will, therefore, by popular demand, offer some great value added and discounted stays.  A great way to getaway and save a little along the way!  The brillance of fall beckons you to the harvest …
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Picnics in Provence

Winey and Cheesey have been enjoying the heavenly weather this year.  Blue skies and puffy clouds in July? Incredible they say.  What a perfect time to visit  the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.  Within 5 hours from anywhere in the USA, just an hour and a half from DC what a great destination, L”Auberge Provencale.  The chefs have …
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