Breakfast
Breakfast is served when guests want it, and is always a special moment here, meant to start your day well, whether it is to be spent working or resting. That’s why you will be able to enjoy:
Pastries that Catherine picks up fresh every morning from the Faverolles bakery
Breads from the same highly-reputed bakery
Seasonal homemade jams (fig, strawberry, rhubarb, apricot, etc.)
Homemade treats like crumble cake or Catherine’s famous molten chocolate cake
Yoghurts
Cheeses and cured ham on request
Teas and artisanal and/or organic infusions from ‘Douceur Thé’
Traditional coffee and/or Nespresso®
Catherine’s homemade hot chocolate
Freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juice
If you are on a special diet, please don’t hesitate to let us know before your arrival – we can adapt your breakfast accordingly.
Breakfast is included for each person, for each day of your stay.
Table d’hôtes
Catherine’s talent in cooking has built her reputation. Her cuisine is both traditional and refined. Served at the big convent table in the family room or at a private table for two by the fireplace, dinner at l’Ombre Bleue is a special occasion for sharing a convivial, remarkable meal that will make your stay all the more unforgettable.
Table d’hôtes is available, by reservation, on Friday and Saturday evenings only. Catherine may propose it to you on request for others days of the week.
- Book at least 48 hours before your arrival
- There is a single menu
- consisting of a starter, main and dessert created using seasonal ingredients, accompanied by an aperitif, wine and coffee. Cost €35/person.
- Special rate of €15 for children under 18 (free of charge for very young children)
Sample menu
‘l’Ombre Bleue ®’ house cocktail
Appetizers:
A variety of terrines and rillettes
Verrines
Savory pastries, tarts and pies
Main dishes:
Gratinée à l’Auvergnate (au gratin traditional dish)
Stuffed squash
Cod fish filet on a bed of leeks
Filet mignon with sauce ‘à la Catherine’ and house mashed potatoes
Granny Annie’s Potato Torte
Local cheeses from the Boissière-École farm
Desserts:
Apple or berry crumble cake
Molten chocolate cake
Crème caramel
We would appreciate it if, at the time of booking, you could inform us of any allergies you may have, and whether you have preferences between meat and fish, and chocolate or fruit desserts.
Meal Trays
Catherine can create an appetising gourmet meal tray for you, featuring an array of seasonal and local delicacies to tantalise your taste buds.
Gourmet meal trays are available every evening, on demand.
- Meal trays are €20/person
- an assortment of local products
- homemade desserts and wine
Sample meal tray
Glass of wine
Norwegian salmon (delivered weekly to the Boissière-École farm, where it is smoked and marinated), served with duck rillettes
Savoury pie or hot torte ‘à la Catherine’ according to the season, served with salad
Molten chocolate cake
We would appreciate it if, at the time of booking, you could inform us of any allergies you may have, and whether you have preferences between meat and fish, and chocolate or fruit desserts.
