French Theatre Weekend
Events
The official opening of the chateau is on August 6th and we are organising a fantastic weekend of activities to mark the occasion.
A Year In The Château
The owners have just celebrated their first anniversary. What a year that was! The château has gone through some amazing changes in one year. Most of the guest bedrooms have been renovated. A change of decor, furnishings and furniture has brought each of them back to their former glory. They … Read more
La Fête Nationale
We had the great privilege of spending the Fête Nationale at le Chateau les Villettes in the company of Sharon and Dave who are the perfect hosts. As evening fell we were royally entertained and taken back to the eighteenth century in an atmosphere that Marie Antoinette would have felt … Read more
Chateau Afternoon Tea
Chateau Dining
What can be more quintessentially English than afternoon tea? You can book an afternoon tea in so many places in the United Kingdom now. In an old English tea room, a large traditional hotel or even the most exclusive shop in London, Harrods. It has become a popular way for, … Read more
Going Underground – Cellar Treasures
After moving into the chateau in early November, I realised I wasn’t so fond of the kitchen. It’s quite a strange shape, with a fireplace, a small sink and a few kitchen cabinets. My husband installed our range master and that’s all we have done so far. I have decided … Read more
Exquisite French Gifts – Cire Trudon
While walking through the streets of Paris one warm barmy September afternoon, I stumbled along a little candle boutique named Cire Trudon. The aroma coming from within lured me inside. It stocked the most beautiful candles that I had ever seen. The smells where wonderful it was so hard to decide which … Read more
Special Occasion Dinners
Chateau Dining
Although not a standard option for guests staying at the Chateau Les Villettes, a dinner for your first or even your last night can be arranged. Also possible is a dinner to mark a spacial occasion. This is where the creativity and the attention to detail of your hosts Sharan … Read more
Researching The Chateau History
I’ve been doing some research to discover the history of the chateau and its owners. With limited (but improving!) French it is not an easy task. I was lucky that a member of the Faure family, who lived in the chateau for 66 years, had produced some Bi-annuel booklets. The … Read more
A Chateau Christmas
Christmas can be a magical time, even when there is a global pandemic. Christmas in a chateau sounds like the most magical of all. Yes, I managed to wrangle another invitation to the chateau whilst the decorations were still up. I was able to see for myself whether the reality … Read more