The winner of the French Masterclass 2010 Anne Alassane lives with her family at Montauban and has opened a 'ferme Auberge' called Pays'Anne. The restaurant uses produce grown on the family farm which has cows,goats,poultry on ten hectares along with a vegetable patch. Winning the dream has enabled her to set up and open the restaurant as prize money was 100.000.euros
A group of us managed to get a booking, no easy task as she is booked up quite solidly for the peak times. We decided on her lunchtime menu of 25 euros which included 3 courses including wine and coffee. A thoroughly enjoyable meal was partaken with comments on the unusual flavours and good presentation. It was a very leisurely meal which was fine but she may need to think of comfier chairs in the future [ take a cushion] Around the restaurant are reminders of her TV success, photographs, her Masterchef pinny and a Masterchef Cook book.
Pays'Anne can be found on 745 Route du Fau 82000 Montauban; tel 0687391772. Open every day except Wed. and Thurs.Reservations needed. www.bienvenue-a-la-ferme.com/tarn-et-garonne/ferme-la-pays-anne-133523
Dog Friendly Hotel in Spain
At the heart of the Costa Brava we found a delightful small family run hotel which although smart and stylish still allowed us to take our dogs.The Hotel Llevant at Llafranc was the perfect place for a break with a sea view balcony which our golden retriever adored, lovely meals and friendly service. The dogs we are pleased to say were not allowed in the restaurant but after a day walking along the wonderful cliff path they were happy to fall asleep in the room.
Restaurant Hotel Bar Llevant Costa Brava, Girona .www.hotel-llevant.com. info@hotel-llevant.com
Any other suggestions for dog friendly places gratefully received.
ITEMS FOR SALE OR WANTED
Ancient rocking footstool recently re-covered for sale in good condition. 30euros. Photo on request. tel 0563640673 or email mail@bromlea.com
WANT A DOG, NEED A DOG, SHOULD HAVE A DOG.
If you are looking for any kind of pooch check out the site of Poorpaws in the Lot . Susan Glibbery works her socks off to rehome dogs in France and if you don't want a dog think of sending a donation to help with her work. Look on the 'dogs adopted section' of her site to cheer up your day and think YOU could have a part in this.
www.poorpaws.com and the contact there is Susan Glibbery
