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NOËL ET LE RÉVEILLON
AT BELMOND LE MANOIR AUX QUAT’SAISONS
2014/15
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES • NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES • CHRISTMAS ESCAPES • CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM BELMOND LE MANOIR • CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERTS AT BELMOND LE MANOIR
NOËL ET LE RÉVEILLON
2014/15
Like most people, Christmas is a hugely
magical time for me – it is about
memory, about things past as well as
things present. Christmas is the perfect
combination of tastes and experiences
that culminate with the joy of sharing
them with your family and friends.
SURPRISE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH A
WONDERFUL GIFT FROM BELMOND LE MANOIR
Get your Christmas list ticked off early this year with our gifts.
Avoid the Christmas rush to the shops and simply pick up the phone.
Our personalised gift certificates allow you to wrap up the charm of Belmond
Le Manoir and present it as a Christmas treat that will be remembered for years
to come. Let us help create your personalised gifts to send a unique touch of
luxury to your friends and family.
My childhood Christmases were hugely
important to me and really did have an
everlasting effect on everything I do
today. One of my favourite dishes was
my maternal grandmother’s Christmas
present to the family. She would arrive
with a huge pot of tripe that had been
sliced like thick lardons and marinated
with onions, carrot, celery, cloves, garlic,
tomatoes, white wine and a generous
dash of calvados. Cooked slowly in its
own marinade, this would create the
most intense of flavours, the most
piercing of memories. It is still one of my
favourite dishes.
FOR YOUR DEAREST FRIENDS…
FOR THOSE WHO ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO BUY FOR…
Belmond Le Manoir Escapes: a luxurious
overnight break, lunch or dinner in the
restaurant. Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année.
Surprise them with tickets to one of our
fabulous 2015 events. Our calendar dates
will be released on www. manoir.com
throughout the year.
FOR THOSE WHO APPEAR TO HAVE EVERYTHING…
AND, AS A GREAT STOCKING FILLER…
Choose a gift certificate for The Raymond
Blanc Cookery School: for the kitchen
novice or the talented amateur chef, select a
one, two or four day course for an
informative and fun experience.
Cookery books: Kitchen Secrets, A Taste of
My Life, Blanc Christmas, Foolproof French
Cookery, Blanc Vite, and more, personally
signed by Raymond Blanc.
Join us for our 30th Christmas here at
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
and share the festivities with your
friends and guests.
CHEF PATRON / CHAIRMAN
RAYMOND BLANC OBE
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2014/15
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
IN LA BELLE ÉPOQUE,
PRIVATE DINING ROOM
Savour our hospitality and Michelin starred
cuisine in the intimacy of your own private
dining room. During the festive season, its
private new conservatory is decorated with
a sparkling Christmas tree and guests are
welcomed with a roaring open fire in the
reception area, providing a magical setting
for your Christmas celebrations. If you have
already experienced our restaurant, the quality
of food and hospitality in La Belle Epoque will
not disappoint. Raymond Blanc, Gary Jones and
Benoit Blin have created winter menus and a
dedicated restaurant team is provided to look
after up to 50 guests.
TAKE PART IN
THE RAYMOND BLANC
COOKERY SCHOOL
COSY ESCAPES
Enjoy a luxurious night of peace and
comfort before you get caught up in the
Christmas festivities, or treat yourself to a
well-earned break once the celebrations are
over. Withdraw from the winter elements
and relax in front of an open fire, or wrap up
warm and explore the gardens, all the more
breathtaking on a frosty morning. Stay in one
of our luxurious suites or bedrooms and enjoy
Raymond Blanc’s choice of menus for dinner.
Wake up at your leisure the following morning
to an English breakfast.
For the most memorable festive celebrations
our events team are available to help you make
all the arrangements.
The Dining Experience is priced from £890
in a Superior room, per night, based on two
guests sharing a room, including any menu
for dinner and English breakfast, subject
to availability.
For further details and reservations, please
telephone 01844 277215 or email
[email protected]
For further details and reservations, please
telephone 01844 278881 or email
[email protected]
Set a day aside to take part in The
Raymond Blanc Cookery School in time
for Christmas. With such a busy season ahead,
it is almost impossible not to feel a little anxious
and stressed trying to keep on top of things.
To help make your Christmas entertaining
easy and fun, prepare yourself by enrolling on
a Christmas Cookery or Winter Dinner Party
course at Le Manoir. Courses provide expert
advice and creative ideas. Learn cooking and
entertaining tips for creating appetising starters,
impressive main courses and mouth-watering
desserts, all put together with minimum fuss to
ensure you have maximum time to spend with
your family and friends. Most of all, the courses
are great fun so if you simply fancy a day out
with a friend to get your taste buds excited
before Christmas, this could be for you!
Courses are priced from £365 per person
throughout the winter.
For further details and reservations, please
telephone 01844 278881 or email
[email protected]
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FESTIVE DINING FOR OUR
NON-RESIDENTIAL GUESTS
Join us for a celebratory Christmas lunch
or dinner at Belmond Le Manoir
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
£195 per person
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHEON
£255 per person
BOXING DAY LUNCHEON
£165 per person
For further details and reservations, please
telephone 01844 278881 or email
[email protected]
NOËL ET LE RÉVEILLON
2014/15
A PERFECT BELMOND LE MANOIR CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHEON MENU
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER MENU
CRABE DU DEVON ET CAVIAR
Devon crab and caviar
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RILLETTES DE CREVETTES
CONSOMMÉ DE GIBIER, TORTELLINI DE BÉCASSE
Game consommé, woodcock tortellini
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CÉVICHE DE NOIX DE ST-JACQUES ET HUÎTRE
Potted shrimps
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SALADE FRANCOMTOISE DE MAMAN BLANC
Ceviche of scallop and oyster sea Buckthorn
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LÉGUMES D'HIVER RÔTIS, JAMBON DE JABUGO,
NOISETTES GRILLÉES
Roasted winter vegetables, Jabugo ham, toasted hazelnuts
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TURBOT POÊLÉ, VIN ROUGE ET LENTILLES
Seared Cornish turbot, red wine and lentils
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FILET ET RIS DE VEAU, ENDIVES
Roasted fillet of veal, sweetbreads and truffled chicory
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CHARLOTTE AUX POIRES CARAMELISÉES,
GLACE À LA VANILLE ET CANNELLE
Caramelised pear charlotte, cinnamon and
vanilla ice cream
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CAFÉ PUR ARABICA, PETITS FOURS ET CHOCOLATS DU MANOIR
MONSIEUR BLANC, GARY JONES, BENOIT BLIN
ET LEURS ÉQUIPES VOUS SOUHAITENT
“BON APPÉTIT”
PRICED AT £195 PER PERSON
Salad Francomtoise “Maman Blanc”
We have created a delightful programme of festive activities for you to
savour this Christmas. We would love you to spend the whole of Christmas
with us, or you may prefer to combine your stay with visits to friends and
family and enjoy two or three days during or just after Christmas. Each
bedroom will be complete with its own individually decorated Christmas
tree, and, of course, on Christmas Eve a Christmas gift will be delivered to
everyone. The highlight of each day will be the festive menus inspired by
French Noël and seasonal English traditions, created by Raymond Blanc,
Gary Jones and Benoit Blin. With a variety of activities on offer, do as
much or as little as you wish to make your Christmas one to remember.
We will attend to your every need.
CHRISTMAS EVE
WEDNESDAY 24th DECEMBER 2014
CHRISTMAS DAY
THURSDAY 25th DECEMBER 2014
For those of you with us on Christmas Eve:
• Champagne or tea/coffee and
homemade mince pies on arrival
For your Christmas Day at Belmond
Le Manoir:
• English breakfast buffet or cooked
breakfast selection
• Your morning at leisure
• Aperitifs and Christmas Day luncheon
• Your evening at leisure
• Take part in a cookery demonstration
in The Raymond Blanc Cookery School
whilst enjoying a festive cocktail or
discover some fabulous wines from our
cellars at the Christmas wine tasting
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RAVIOLE DE COURGE MUSQUÉE,
BOUILLON DE POTIRON, FROMAGE PERSILLÉ
Ravioli of butternut squash, pumpkin broth, blue cheese
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LOUP DE MER ET NOIX DE ST-JACQUES,
PURÉE DE POMME DE TERRE FUMÉE, VIN ROUGE ANISÉ
Sea bass and scallop, smoky mash, red wine anise
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OIE DE NOËL RÔTIE ET SES
ACCOMPAGNEMENTS TRADITIONNELS
Roasted goose, all the festive trimmings
or
COCHON DE LAIT, POMME, KETCHUP DE PRUNEAU
Suckling pig, compressed apple, prune ketchup
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VACHERIN DU MONT D’OR
Truffled vacherin mont d’or
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LE “CHRISTMAS PUDDING” DU MANOIR, BEURRE AU COGNAC
Manoir’s Christmas pudding with brandy butter
or
SOUFFLÉ À LA PISTACHE ET SORBET AU CACAO AMER
A bitter cocoa sorbet nestled in a pistachio soufflé
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CAFÉ PUR ARABICA, PETITS FOURS ET CHOCOLATS DU MANOIR
MONSIEUR BLANC, GARY JONES, BENOIT BLIN
ET LEURS ÉQUIPES VOUS SOUHAITENT
“BON APPÉTIT”
• Pre-dinner aperitifs accompanied by
live musical entertainment Celebration
Christmas Eve dinner
PRICED AT £255 PER PERSON
• Midnight Mass
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A PERFECT BELMOND LE MANOIR CHRISTMAS
BOXING DAY
CHRISTMAS BREAKS
BOXING DAY LUNCH MENU
Three-night
Christmas Break
TARTARE DE LANGOUSTINE, NOIX DE COCO ET MANGUE
Langoustine tartare, coconut and mango
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CONFIT DE MORUE, CHORIZO, POIVRONS ROUGES
Arrive 24th December
Depart 27th December
From £3160 to £5235 per room,
based on two guests sharing
Confit of Cornish salt cod, chorizo, smoked red peppers
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RISOTTO DE CHAMPIGNONS SAUVAGES ET TRUFFE D’ALBA
Wild mushroom and "Alba" truffle risotto
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BARBUE, HUÎTRE, CONCOMBRE ET WASABI
Two-night
Christmas Break
Brill, oyster, cucumber and wasabi
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CHEVREUIL, RAVIOLE DE CHÂTAIGNES, CÈPES, CHOU
Arrive 24th December
Depart 26th December
From £2235 & £3655 per room,
based on two guests sharing
Venison, chestnut ravioli, ceps and savoy cabbage
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CARPACCIO D’ORANGE SANGUINE ET CAMPARI
Carpaccio of blood orange and campari
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POIRE "BELLE HÉLÈNE"
The Dining Experience
Pear "Belle Hélène"
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CAFÉ PUR ARABICA, PETITS FOURS ET CHOCOLATS DU MANOIR
MONSIEUR BLANC, GARY JONES, BENOIT BLIN
ET LEURS ÉQUIPES VOUS SOUHAITENT
“BON APPÉTIT”
PRICED AT £165 PER PERSON
(NOT INCLUDED IN THE RESIDENTIAL PACKAGE)
BOXING DAY
FRIDAY 26th DECEMBER 2014
SATURDAY
27th DECEMBER 2014
For those of you with us on Boxing Day:
• English breakfast buffet or cooked
breakfast selection
Prior to your departure on Saturday 27th
December, enjoy an English Breakfast
buffet or cooked breakfast selection.
• Demonstration in the Raymond Blanc
Cookery School
From 27th December
From £890 any menu for dinner.
Subject to availability.
Prices are per night, based on two guests sharing a room.
Children’s cots and extra beds are also available for
many rooms.
A supplement of £65.00 per child per night will be
charged for children staying with you in your bedroom
or suite, inclusive of English breakfast each morning.
All meals and extras will be charged for as taken;
for children up to the age of 12 years, children’s
portion meals can be provided for Christmas Eve Dinner
(£90), Christmas Day Luncheon (£125), Boxing Day
Luncheon (£77) and Boxing Day Dinner will be from the
children’s menu.
• Enjoy a magical display of rare birds of
prey in the grounds
• Parlour games, tutored Whisky and spirit
tastings and refreshing Mariage Frères
Tea tastings
• Pre-dinner aperitifs accompanied by live
musical entertainment
• Boxing Day dinner
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2014/15
LE RÉVEILLON
31ST NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT BELMOND LE MANOIR
Join us for an unforgettable two-night house party to see in 2015. A
combination of live music, dancing and, of course, the best food and wine,
will welcome in the New Year in true Belmond Le Manoir style.
A perfect setting for performances by our house band and musicians,
with dancing for all into the evening.
New Year’s Day
BELMOND LE MANOIR’S LE RÉVEILLON
DINNER AND DANCE CELEBRATION
Arrive Tuesday 30th December
Depart Thursday 1st January 2015
Thursday 1st January 2015
• Lavish breakfast brunch served in
the restaurant
Two night celebration from £2480 To £4465
per room, based on two guests sharing.
Tuesday 30th December 2014
• Arrive at Le Manoir from 3pm onwards
with Champagne or tea and coffee with
homemade shortbread on arrival
• Aperitifs accompanied by live musical
entertainment
• Seven course dinner
You will be seated with fellow guests at large
tables in the restaurant.
Dress is Black Tie.
BELMOND LE MANOIR’S GALA DINNER
AND DANCE
New Year’s Eve
If you are not staying with us, we hope you
will join us for our New Year’s Eve Dinner
and Dance. The evening includes live music
throughout, a Champagne reception, Gala
Dinner with accompanying wines including
Champagne Laurent-Perrier at midnight.
You will be seated with fellow guests at large
tables in the restaurant.
Wednesday 31st December 2014
• English breakfast buffet or cooked
breakfast selection
• Enjoy a magical display of rare birds
of prey in the grounds
• Day at your leisure
• Champagne Laurent-Perrier reception
• Black Tie Gala Dinner with accompanying
wines in the restaurant
• Prior to dinner enjoy live music in the
lounge. During dinner be drawn by our
caricaturist followed by music from the house
band to tempt you onto the dance floor
• A Highland piper welcomes in the New Year
at midnight with a Champagne LaurentPerrier toast and magnificent fireworks
• Dancing until 1am New Year’s Day
Priced at £380 per person.
Places are limited and booking early
is recommended.
Dress is Black Tie.
For further details and reservations,
please telephone 01844 277484
or email [email protected]
GALA DINNER MENU
WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2014
"CULLEN SKINK", BEIGNET D’AIGLEFIN FUMÉ
Cullen skink, smoked haddock beignet
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HOMARD, SALADE CÉSAR, CAVIAR D’OSCIÈTRE
Cornish lobster, Caesar salad, Oscietra caviar
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RAVIOLE DE COURGE MUSQUÉE,
AMANDES GRILLÉES ET SAUGE
Ravioli of butternut squash, toasted almonds and sage
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SOLE POÊLÉE, RISOTTO DE COQUE ET PERSIL
Pan seared sole, parsley and cockle risotto
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FILET DE BŒUF ANGUS RÔTI, FLEUR D’AIL
Roasted fillet of Angus beef, braised Jacobs ladder,
alliums
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NATURE MORTE HIVERNALE
A frozen still life
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FLEUR D’ANANAS CROUSTILLANTES, SAUCE PIÑA COLADA
ET CERISES CONFITES AUX ÉPICES
Pineapple sunflower, piña-colada sauce and
spiced cherries
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CAFÉ PUR ARABICA, PETITS FOURS ET CHOCOLATS DU MANOIR
MONSIEUR BLANC, GARY JONES, BENOIT BLIN
ET LEURS ÉQUIPES VOUS SOUHAITENT
“BON APPÉTIT”
PRICED AT £380 PER PERSON
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2014/15
CHRISTMAS AND CONCERT EVENINGS
AT BELMOND LE MANOIR
THE CHOIRS
MONDAY 8th DECEMBER 2014
Octavo
MONDAY 1st DECEMBER 2014
The Choir of Christ
Church Cathedral, Oxford
The Choir of Christ Church, Oxford,
was founded nearly 500 years ago.
Historically, it is set apart from all
other collegiate and cathedral
choirs since it serves both an
Oxford college and a diocese at
once, as a unique and celebrated
dual foundation. Stephen Darlington,
one of the country’s leading choral
conductors, has been Director of
Music and Tutor in Music at Christ
Church since 1985.
TUESDAY 2nd DECEMBER 2014
Armonico Consort
The critically-acclaimed choir of
Armonico Consort performs a
selection of carols, from traditional
favourites to modern classics,
illuminated by candlelit warmth.
The Consort’s original approach to
performing dramatic concerts has
earned it five star reviews in The
Times and The Independent.
Octavo was formed in 2013. They
have sung mixed programmes,
both a cappella and with orchestral
accompaniment, at music festivals
and concerts. Eight voices, years of
singing expertise, and a passion for
entertaining others have combined
to create a group dedicated to
bringing the joy of song to the
widest possible audience in fresh
and imaginative ways, whatever
the occasion.
It is a wonderful privilege to be joined by many of the country’s most
respected choirs with well-known guest speakers who will read Christmas
verses and introduce each performance. We are delighted to welcome
back Christ Church Cathedral Choir and The Gentlemen of London. This
year we have four new exciting choirs, Armonico Consort, Voces8, Octavo,
and Apollo5. Each evening, hosted by a well-known personality, combines
a feast of musical enchantment with the delights of Raymond Blanc’s cuisine
and the comfort of Belmond Le Manoir at Christmas time. Champagne
Laurent-Perrier will be served in the lounges of Belmond Le Manoir before
we make our way to the neighbouring candlelit venue of St Mary’s Church
for the evening’s performance. Dinner at Belmond Le Manoir will follow,
with wines to accompany each course.
We look forward to welcoming you.
TUESDAY 9th DECEMBER 2014
The Gentlemen of London
The Gentlemen of London is one of
London’s most exciting and versatile
a capella ensembles. The ‘Gents of
London’, as they are fondly known,
sing a uniquely wide repertoire
ranging from sacred music to
folksongs, jazz standards and more
contemporary pop classics.
TIMINGS
COST
Each evening will commence at 6.45pm
with a Laurent-Perrier Champagne reception
at Belmond Le Manoir, followed by a torch
lit walk to neighbouring St Mary’s Church
for the evening’s concert performance at
7.45pm. Return to Belmond Le Manoir for
a celebration dinner at 8.45pm with a menu
created by Raymond Blanc and Gary Jones,
with selected wines from the extensive
cellar. The evening usually comes to a close
at 11.30pm.
Tickets are priced at £250 per person and are
inclusive of a Laurent-Perrier Champagne
reception with canapés, the concert
performance and Raymond Blanc’s celebrated
five course meal with accompanying wines,
coffee and petits fours. Early booking is
essential to avoid disappointment.
ACCOMMODATION
Should you wish to extend your visit with an
overnight stay, each room and suite at Belmond
Le Manoir has been individually designed to
suit every taste and ambience.
SEATING
WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER 2014
WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2014
Voces8
VOCES8 is one of the most exciting
and versatile vocal groups in the
world. The multi award-winning
ensemble fulfils an international
annual touring schedule. With a
specialism in classical choral music,
the group performs repertoire ranging
from Renaissance polyphony to
unique Jazz and Pop arrangements.
VOCES8 is a Decca Classics Artist.
Apollo5
Formed in 2010, Apollo5’s
repertoire ranges from retro jazz,
pop and classical arrangements to
Christmas a cappella, which they
perform on the concert platform, at
festivals, private parties and
corporate events. The five
outstanding vocalists also perform
internationally, and enjoy
collaborating with artists such as
renowned singer-pianist Joe Stilgoe.
You will be seated on large tables with
fellow guests, or smaller tables are available
upon request and subject to availability.
CANCELLATION
We would like to draw your attention to our
cancellation policy. If less than six weeks
written notice is given of cancellation, the
full rate will be charged unless we are able
to re-sell your tickets or room.
DRESS CODE
The dress code is Black Tie.
TO BOOK
To book or for further information;
please do not hesitate to call the Events
team on: 01844 277484 or email:
[email protected]
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SAMPLE MENU
CHOU-FLEUR, NOIX DE ST-JACQUES, AMANDES GRILLÉES
Spiced cauliflower, roasted scallop and toasted almonds
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MI-CUIT DE SAUMON, SAVEURS DE VICHYSSOISE ET RAIFORT
Warm Loch Duart salmon, flavours of vichysoisse and
horseradish
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RAVIOLE DE POTIRON ET FROMAGE PERSILLÉ, BOUILLON DE
COURGE MUSQUÉE, SAUGE ET BEURRE NOISETTE
Ravioli of pumpkin and blue cheese, butternut broth,
sage and brown butter
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FILET DE BŒUF RÔTI, CÉLERI-RAVE, BLETTES, SAUGE,
SAUCE BORDELAISE
Slow roast fillet of beef, celeriac, swiss chard, sauce
Bordelaise
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“CITRUS”
A theme on citrus fruit
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CAFÉ PUR ARABICA, PETITS FOURS ET CHOCOLATS DU MANOIR
MONSIEUR BLANC, GARY JONES, BENOIT BLIN
ET LEURS ÉQUIPES VOUS SOUHAITENT
“BON APPÉTIT”
The menu served on each evening will be available in November from
the events office. If you wish to have this sent to you, please email
[email protected]
NOËL ET LE RÉVEILLON
2014/15
TAILOR MADE FOR YOU
WEDDINGS AT BELMOND LE MANOIR
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons
is a house which loves to celebrate and
resonates to the sounds of laughter
and enjoyment. Exchange vows as
your family and friends bear witness
in the informal setting of our new
conservatory of La Belle Epoque.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE TELEPHONE 01844 277215
OR EMAIL EVENTS.MQS@ BELMOND.COM
LA BELLE ÉPOQUE
ROMANTIC SETTINGS
FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS AHEAD
La Belle Époque Dining Room opens up onto an enchanting
private walled garden, lined with elegant boarders and
dominated by Belmond Le Manoir’s original 15th Century
entrance gates. Its charming décor is elegant and welcoming
for you and your guest to celebrate together and savour
Raymond Blanc’s unforgettable cuisine.
Your suite wedding
No two weddings are alike. A collection of Belmond Le Manoir’s
most beautiful suites provide an intimate location for the two
of you to share your wedding ceremony with your closest
well wishers.
Japanese Fugetsu-An Tea House Enter a hushed retreat with
its meandering, stepping stone paths and gentle streams to the
authentic tea house pavilion where you can exchange vows
and contemplate the serenity of the surroundings.
Garden Pergola With the original yellow stoned Dovecote as
your backdrop, nestled in Belmond Le Manoir’s magnificent
grounds, the Garden Pergola is secluded and romantic for your
intimate gathering.
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