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A Journey Through France’s Best-Kept Insider Secret
We are thrilled to share an exquisite feature from Travel + Leisure, penned by Gisela Williams with breathtaking photography by Gaëlle Le Boulicaut, capturing the raw, poetic allure of northwest France.
A Land for Dreamers and Poets
The feature, titled “Little Brittany,” invites readers to look beyond the glittering crowds of the Côte d’Azur and step into a windswept realm of fairytale châteaus, idyllic countryside, and profound natural beauty. Described as a destination for “dreamers and poets and nature lovers,” Brittany remains a fiercely proud, independent cultural sanctuary where the crystalline Atlantic light casts a romantic spell over anyone who walks its shores.
The Revival of Château des Tesnières
For our culinary family, the true heart of this travelogue lies in Williams’s journey from Paris directly to our very own Château des Tesnières. Built in the 1860s, this architectural marvel is celebrated as a “fantastical sanctuary” filled with an extraordinary and eclectic collection of art. The writer highlights the estate’s highly acclaimed reopening after a meticulous, four-year labor of love led by Chef Chantel Dartnall and her family.
Inside, guests are transported into a world of myth and history, with six sumptuous, thoughtfully designed suites dedicated to legendary figures like Scheherazade and the Queen of Sheba. It is a place where romantic luxury is woven seamlessly into the historic stone walls.
“…a place for dreamers and poets and nature lovers. Brittany is a land apart, unlike anywhere else in France.”
A Sanctuary of Flavor and Nature
The magazine builds anticipation for the soul-stirring dining experience waiting at the château’s reborn restaurant, Mosaic. Celebrated for her flower-forward spring menu, Chef Chantel captures the very essence of the landscape on the plate. Williams highlights the romantic anticipation of experiencing fresh scallops delicately served with the buds of just-picked magnolias. Paired with an incredible Champagne menu and a carefully guarded cellar of precious vintages, it stands as a true destination for epicurean lovers.