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La Vie Est Belle Applauds Our Award-Winning Cellar and Sensory Dining
We are deeply honoured to share that Chef Chantel Dartnall and Château des Tesnières have been beautifully highlighted by Judith Lossmann in the luxury lifestyle publication, La Vie Est Belle Voyages.
The feature article, titled “Château des Tesnières: where gastronomy becomes emotion,” captures our shared philosophy that a meal should be far more than a technical demonstration—it should be an inner journey.
A flower, a colour, a phrase, a perfume become so many landmarks in the memory of the guest.
Gastronomy as a Storyteller
The magazine beautifully captures the unique literary dimension of our restaurant, Mosaïc. Each dish on the tasting menu is preceded by a short text—a shared confidence, a memory, or an emotion. The author writes how a simple, local carrot becomes a memory of grandmother’s cooking, a hibiscus flower transports guests to Africa, and local Breton langoustine dialogues with botanical infusions. The article notes that our cuisine acts as a language to awaken buried images and leave a permanent mark on the heart.
Our Central Focus on Alcohol-Free Pairings
One of the most exciting highlights of the review was the high praise for our innovative non-alcoholic pairings. Rather than treating alcohol-free options as an afterthought, the magazine notes how we give botanical mixtures center stage. Using flower infusions, ginger, spices, and a specialized Cona coffee maker to brew items like our signature Alchemist’s Infusion, we ensure that every guest experiences a fully realized story, regardless of what is in their glass.
An Award-Winning Wine Cellar
Beyond our botanical infusions, the depth of our historic cellar continues to turn heads. Housing nearly 80,000 bottles—including rare champagnes, French Grands Crus, and curated South African vintages—the magazine proudly highlighted our recent distinction: winning the Best Wine List Prize from the Lebey Guide.
Beyond the plate, La Vie Est Belle Voyages captures the true spirit of the Château as a haven where “time seems to stretch”. Set in a six-hectare park with hundred-year-old trees, the estate offers six theatrical guest suites dedicated to history and mythology’s great female figures, such as Empress Cixi, Mumtaz Mahal, and Yama and Thida Mandalay. It is a rare destination explicitly designed to help travelers step away from a hurried world and simply slow down.
We invite you to read the full feature and plan your own sensory escape by visiting the La Vie Est Belle Voyages Website.