Le Logis De La Paqueraie

Wishing to refine my french cooking skills, I located ’La Paqueraie’, a B&B with a cooking school, back in 2001. Since completing that cooking course, taught by the owner, Mdm. Monique Binet, I have returned many times. Monique’s passion for food is evident as she continues to teach classes throughout the year highlighting classic french and regional foods of the Loire Valley. Her cooking skills have lead to invitations and several trips to the United States as a guest chef. Located in...

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Wishing to refine my french cooking skills, I located ’La Paqueraie’, a B&B with a cooking school, back in 2001. Since completing that cooking course, taught by the owner, Mdm. Monique Binet, I have returned many times. Monique’s passion for food is evident as she continues to teach classes throughout the year highlighting classic french and regional foods of the Loire Valley. Her cooking skills have lead to invitations and several trips to the United States as a guest chef. Located in the Loire Valley, ’La Paqueraie’ is an easy drive from Tours and a one hour train (TVG) ride from Paris. The Manoir is ideally positioned off the main road which creates an added point of seclusion and peaceful retreat for those who want to enjoy the countryside. In the Spring, ’La Paqueraie’ is engulfed with shades of yellow from the nearby mustard fields and tall oak trees flank the property. A swimming pool is open for quests through the summer months. On cool evenings, a fire beckons you into the living room where you can sip on a glass of wine and reflect back to all the activities of the day. Both Monique and her husband, Francois, speak fluent English, thus providing ample information to their guests about the countryside and what is available to visit. Monique may be available to be your private guide, if her schedule allows. Monique continues to prepare classic foods for those guests who reserve a seat at her dining table which is adorned with elegant tablescapes of fresh flowers from her garden and served on her many sets of beautiful china.The atmosphere for the dining room is one of charm and eloquence. Normally, the dinner reflects what the region has in season. Francois offers delicious wines from his private cellar. Breakfast is included,taken in the dining room or outside, viewing the wooded area and consists of fresh bread, cheese, jam ,yogurt, coffee or tea. All of the bedrooms are ensuite and decorated with the many antiques which Monique and Francois have accumulated through the years. The bedrooms are large with ample room to move about and wonderful views from the windows that open to scenic surroundings and gardens. The Binets are at hand to ensure all of your wishes are possible and that your visit will be filled with lasting memories of France.

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Since this was not my first visit at Le Logis De La Paqueraie, I must say, that I was extremely pleased to be received by Madame Monique Binet with welcoming arms.She has gone above and beyond what one would think of as a host. She met my train from Paris in the pouring rain and when I went to retrieve my car rental there was a very serious problem with the reservation. After much chaos, she was able to direct me to another agency in the City of Tours and provided the transportation request to that address. Upon receiving the car, promptly went to the La Paqueraie and was met with a welcome tea and breads to help relieve the stress of the morning. The room she chose for me this time was superb with a perfect view of the front yard and the swimming pool. After resting and doing some touring in the afternoon, she prepared an authentic French dinner for her guests.My stay was only for 5 days, but each day was a treasure. She joined me at the market in Amboise and gave more instruction for the area to visit. This is such a welcoming property and ever so peaceful and serene. Monique and Francois do so much to make the visit warm and comfortable and offer many ideas for the area to view. It is a quiet treasure amongst the sunflower and wheat fields of the center vale of the Loire Valley.

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