{"id":216425,"date":"2026-03-26T09:33:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2026\/03\/26\/weekend-at-a-chateau-in-touraine-an-immersive-experience-in-a-setting-sublimated-by-decorator-jacques-garcia\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:41:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:41:57","slug":"weekend-at-a-chateau-in-touraine-an-immersive-experience-in-a-setting-sublimated-by-decorator-jacques-garcia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2026\/03\/26\/weekend-at-a-chateau-in-touraine-an-immersive-experience-in-a-setting-sublimated-by-decorator-jacques-garcia\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend at a Ch\u00e2teau in Touraine, an immersive gastronomic experience in a setting sublimated by decorator Jacques Garcia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ch\u00e2teau Louise de La Valli\u00e8re is expanding its hospitality offering with the opening of a new restaurant, Pavillon S\u00e9vign\u00e9, in April 2026. This new bistronomic restaurant completes the experience of a ch\u00e2teau weekend in Touraine, offering a gourmet interlude in a preserved historic setting. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A dive into history <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Ch\u00e2teau Louise de La Valli\u00e8re, a Relais & Ch\u00e2teaux member<\/strong>, is a 5-star hotel nestled in the heart of Touraine. The former home of Louis XIV’s favorite, this 16th-century ch\u00e2teau offers an immersion in French history. Entirely restored, it offers some twenty rooms and suites decorated by Jacques Garcia,<\/strong> blending luxury and royal heritage<\/strong>. Its gourmet restaurant, “La Ros\u00e9e” spa and 19-hectare park complete the experience. A blend of refinement, nature and made-to-measure service, it embodies the French art of living in a timeless setting. <\/p>\n\n

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A new bistronomic table to enhance your weekend at the ch\u00e2teau<\/h2>\n\n

Le Pavillon S\u00e9vign\u00e9 <\/strong>continues the estate’s tradition of excellence. Designed with respect for the historic architecture, this new gastronomic space offers a modern approach to French cuisine. Chef Jeffrey Pestana deploys his talent to reinvent local produce. <\/p>\n\n

This architectural creation respects the soul of the ch\u00e2teau’s historic buildings. Noble materials and clean lines harmonize perfectly with the estate as a whole. As a result, visitors enjoy an authentic experience during their stay. <\/p>\n\n

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“Each plate tells a story: the story of the region and the pleasure of culinary art.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

It can accommodate up to 45 guests for a seated dinner<\/strong>, or up to 60 guests for cocktails<\/strong>. This flexibility meets the varied needs of guests looking for a tailor-made experience during their ch\u00e2teau weekend. <\/p>\n\n

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Madame de S\u00e9vign\u00e9’s legacy as inspiration<\/h3>\n\n

The restaurant’s name pays homage to the famous 17th-century epistolary writer. Madame de S\u00e9vign\u00e9 epitomized refinement and enlightened gourmandise. Her delicate approach to the pleasures of the table guides the spirit of the place today. <\/p>\n\n