Stepping through the seasons … a journey of autumn discovery

                                                                                                                                                 

The gardens are as much a part of the excellence of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons as the food and the ever changing bounty of the seasons acts as the menu’s creative director, with the organic vegetable and herb garden its chief supplier.

The gardens are constantly changing and evolving and each season adds a unique charm, whether it's the brand new blooms of spring, summer's riotous colours, the golden falls of autumn or winter's frosty majesty, they always offer something spectacular. 

Surrounded by lawns, flower borders and orchards, Le Manoir sits proudly amongst 27 acres which includes the magnificent two-acre vegetable and herb garden that produces over 90 types of vegetables and 70 herbs, overseen by a bronze scarecrow, modelled on Raymond Blanc himself.

Throughout the year, Le Manoir hosts a selection of sought after events that combine the beauty of the gardens and of course Raymond Blanc’s famous two Michelin Star cuisine. The Raymond Blanc Cookery School has a calendar bursting with seasonal half day or full day courses as well as dates for themed days in The Raymond Blanc Garden School. 

An Autumn Table - Tuesday 13 September 

Throughout the year, Le Manoir is sensitively decorated with seasonal flowers and foliage, created by a small team of in house talented florists, bringing the outside in. This is the a wonderful chance to join them for an afternoon, inspired by the turn of the season, learning how to create a magnificent table display inspired by the vibrant colours of autumn.  Guests will enjoy refreshments as they arrive and equipment, stems & foliage and a locally crafted ceramic display bowl is all included, as well as Raymond Blanc and Benoit Blin’s legendary afternoon tea. £280 per person.
 

Waddesdon Manor wine tasting and dinner at Le Manoir – 14 September

This exclusive invitation combines an exclusive tour and wine tasting at Waddesdon Manor followed by five-course dinner at Le Manoir.  A few miles down the road, Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 1874 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world.  Late afternoon, guests will be driven to Waddesdon Manor to discover the  private cellars, learning about some of the finest wines and taste six Rothschild classics. The evening will continue at Le Manoir with a champagne reception and a five-course menu, each dish will be perfectly paired with a Rothschild wine. This invitation costs £325 per person.
 

Lunch with Raymond Blanc – 27 October 

Each season, Raymond and his team host lunch or dinner at Le Manoir to share tales with guests from the past months and offer more about the history of Le Manoir, from the man who made it his dream come true. The lunch menu will include dishes created with the freshest ingredients picked straight from the gardens of Le Manoir. After a leisurely lunch, a chance for those who wish to stroll the gardens as autumn takes hold. Spaces are limited and this costs £275 per person (Veuve Clicquot Champagne reception, five-course lunch with accompanying wines, tea, coffee and petits fours).
 

Seasonal cooking in The Raymond Blanc Cookery School

The course calendar continues to be busy in The Raymond Blanc Cookery School and the seasonal dinner party courses remain a favourite. During the autumn months, themed courses in the calendar include the half day ‘Lets Cook’ as well as the Adults and child courses available in half term.  Half day courses start from £195 and full day courses start for £375 per person and include all tuition and ingredients, morning tea/coffee, informal lunch, refreshments and a certificate.
 

For further information and reservations visit belmond.com/le-manoir-aux-quat-saisons or call 01844 278881.