NORMANDY,FRANCE
It’s not a daily event in my LIFE to plop my body down for DINNER in a 17 CENTURY CHATEAU……..do I PEEK your INTEREST?I assume I would………because it was LUSH, GORGEOUS,and WONDERFUL.I will let the photos speak for themselves.If you have QUESTIONS please ask me in the COMMENT SECTION and I will RESPOND!I took too many photos of the CHATEAU.I couldn’t HELP myself!Hope you enjoy the TOUR!
Dinner with my favorite companion…JACK!
As you can see I had no problem enjoying my surroundings!We slept in the outdoor buildings which were stables at one time.Dinner was in the CHATEAU at 8:00 pm every night.It was a bit of a walk through the pleached lime trees alley to reach the chateau but I had no problem with that as the view was different each and every night!Those lions that flanked the front door………I so coveted them.I wonder if she will put green wreaths about them during the HOLIDAYS.The kitchen with its soaring ceiling and iron stove was a sight.The dining room had knife rests!The CHATEAU is cool in the evenings so my velvet/raincoat did the trick!
Let me introduce you to the OWNERS of this magnificent spot.The Chateau is called……. D’EMALLEVILLE.
And is own by FREDERIQUE and ARNAUD.She is an outdoorsy woman and does the horse circuit while he is the General Manager of the FRENCH RUGBY TEAM.Here they are…………A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE………..the children possess the genes too!
So,if you find yourself in NORMANDY(only an hour from PARIS)and need a place to sleep………..I would highly recommend this spot.Each room has a different name………..I slept in the SEVILLE ROOM.YOU could have my room………to have slept where LA CONTESSA counted her wares each night thinking each and every day “DON’T BUY ONE MORE THING!”as you already know she doesNOT listen to herself TOO OFTEN!!Which in REALITY is a VERY GOOD thing!
Shireen says
Beautiful pictures!
Faded Velvet says
La Contessa~ Oh where to start… the URNS, the marble fireplaces, the chandeliers, the LIONS covered in MOSS,the floors, the rugs, the paneling, the china, the ghosted mirrors! Oh no! I did not miss a snippet of your details! So fun to visit through your eyes.
Could you live like that? I think I could, but boy I would need some HELP!. Good thing you brought your velvet cape as it looked chilly.
Thank you for sharing these lovely pictures.
Donna~Faded Velvet
contessa says
“Could I live like that?”Since, you have NEVER met me in person I will let this one slip…………..
YES, GIRLFRIEND I COULD.The old and detail beats the new and ugly by miles…….
Also, they have a slower pace of life and enjoy what they have more then we do.I just had this conversation with a dear friend!XO
Pat says
Beautiful! Reminds me of “my” chateau in Normandy. I think we need to move there…
contessa says
How can we make that a REALITY?When the husband works here and the SONS are planted HERE.I will keep working on my RANCHBURGER home!!!WE can PRETEND!XX
Anita@letshavelunch says
Dearest Contessa,
The chateau looks divine.
You mentioned you coveted the lions, with me I’d have to dismantle their green house and ship it home….the gardens are gorgeous!!!
You must have missed your dogs so as I see you cuddling one under the table (I miss mine too whilst travelling……. but I’m pathetic!!!).
I love how you dressed for dinner in your gorgeous velvet coat……I’d be interested in what you thought of the meals.
I see I have mail (thank you xx). Something to look forward to when I return from walking the hound. Great posts Elizabeth and thanks so much for sharing your adventures xx Anita
contessa says
The GREENHOUSE was recently re-stored.IT WAS A BEAUTY!It was on the way to the GARDENERS COTTAGE………which was absolutely CHARMING.A good walk from the CHATEAU.Pass the pool, tennis courts and the walled PEAR trees……..which I might add had a full wall on the other side of Hydrangeas!Which looked out onto the fruit tree ORCHARD.If your eye kept traveling it would take you to the horses grazing……….which backed up to my bedroom!HEAVEN.XOXO
Penelope Bianchi says
Fabulous place!! Love the stove, love the stove in the dining room, too!!!
Especially love the dog! What fun!!!
contessa says
JACK, the DOG well he was constantly running in………MUDDY TOO!The HOSTESS did her BEST to get him out but WHY?IT was his HOME and he was just HAPPY to see more people!By the end of the week we were hiding him from HER!He knew which person to come too!!!!I find it interesting the people that SHOO a dog away (those that areNOT TERRIFIED)are the people I can skip.IT says a LOT about who you are as far as warmth and kindness……….XO
suzanna says
Bonjour Contessa, wow, yummie, and so much more! Looks like it is getting chilly over there, love the picture of you in that beautiful grey (big color this year) or is it it blue grey shaw! I adore the green house ~ I love growing plants, herbs, and more. And those lucious looking pears! Fruit trees are wonderful! Still very warm in Florida ~ XS
contessa says
BONJOUR A TE!
Yes, that shawl is GREY and it came from ENGLAND.A wonderful woman by the name of CATHERINE.Her website is CASHMERE LOVER.Do take a peek………….XX
Karena says
Elizabeth you have been on so many fine adventures recently. The owners look and sound like the most marvelous of hosts at The Chateau!
Next a trip down to Laguna Beach to see my friend Andrea for her dinner party and a weekend. You must take many many pictures, for I wish I could be there as well!
xoxo
Karen
The Arts by Karena
contessa says
ME TOO!
I PROMISE to take the CAMERA and have it on me at ALL times.It will be my ACCESSORY of the night!May have to dress in BLACK to make it work!!!XX
tara dillard says
Died when I saw the chandelier in the mirror, died.
Resuscitated, enough, to write this note.
Garden & Be Well, XOT
contessa says
LOVE THIS……………YOU and I are a PAIR!XXX
Anita Rivera says
My dear, dear Contessa,
I LOVE CHÂTEAU LIVING! The French really know how to live. Simple elegance is how I’d describe this. Very to the point, original, no imitations, just pure antiquity and rugged elements mixed in with nature (LOVE the taxidermy) and chandeliers. PARFAIT!
contessa says
I wish YOU had been there……….we could have done a DANCE every night under the STARS………XO
Jennifer Rankin says
The glass potting shed did it for me. What a jewel. Loved the tour. Thank you P
Nora Gutierrez says
Beautiful! EVERYTHING!! I want to go there!!!
You look so gorgeous and happy!
Looking forward to seeing you soon!:)
kiss, Nora
contessa says
THANKS NORA………..I will tell YOU all ABOUT IT!XX
Mala says
WOW WOW WOW
Reminded me of my chateau in Greece….
Ha-Ha… Beautiful just beautiful…. Can’t wait to here
All the news!!!
Love mala
Kathe says
I need to take my Rosetta Stone more seriously to brush up my college French and then go back to France! Your photos and adventures are wonderful…..
J’adore mon amie
Kathe
contessa says
SO, happy you are reading along and that YOU found ME after all these years!!!!!!!!!!!
You brush up on your FRENCH and we shall GO together!Cause I do not speak one word…….well maybe ONE word!OUI………….XOXO
Theresa says
Bonjour.
You look utterly, devinely, comfortably at home in that marvelous chateau.
HOW VERY NICE!
Thank you for sharing
Theresa
Marsha @ Splenderosa says
What I love the most is seeing the lovely photos of YOU! That 1st outfit is fabulous, and you wore it to perfection. Just so much fun to see the women in the group. What a wonderful experience you had, & I know how much we all appreciate living through your eyes a little bit. xx’s
contessa says
VIA E~MAIL:
LOVE!
Thanks for sharing Contessa…Last photo say it all…
xo
Elena
Vignette On Ruby Lane says
Dear Contessa,
I must disagree about one thing . …… You did NOT take too many pictures of the chateau ! I could look at many more of your trip so keep on posting !
xo,
c
contessa says
WILL DO!!!!
XOXO
contessa says
Via E~MAIL:
Wonderful pictures—thanks for sharing.
Lynda
Queenoftrashytreasures says
Oh Contessa!!!!! So beautiful, what a lovely chateau….the stuff dreams are made of!!!!!!! Looks like you had an amazing time….waiting to see pics of the stuff you were NOT buying he he!
contessa says
I do not think MANY folks would “GET” what I BUY!!!YOU would no doubt!I have yet to photograph the items………..perhaps a POST is in the MAKING.
HAPPY you POPPED BY!
THANK YOU……did you SUBSCRIBE??Left hand side…….scroll down!
XX
Dore @BurlapLuxe says
Oh beautiful France, and the beauty you share Elizabeth.
So wish I were there with you, perhaps next time!
Looks like you had an amazing time.
See you soon
Xx
Bisous
Doré
contessa says
OUI >>>OUI>>>>>I enjoyed MYSELF and MY surroundings VERY MUCH.TO the point of CRYING!That will be explained in a future POST!
I hope to see you soon……..are you coming NORTH?
XX
Jennifer says
Fabulous. All of it!! You had yourself a simply marvelous time. And looked amazing doing it. Is that one of Catherine’s cashmere wraps I spot on you?? Wonderful.
contessa says
OUI………it is!AND I ADORE IT!FABULOUS for the airplane!!!!
Lynne Peterson says
Elizabeth, you look beautiful! Fitting surroundings for you. Loved to see everything you pictured. But you left out the most important images (you know me): what did you buy???? Remember my motto: I rarely regret what I’ve bought, but the things I’ve left behind can haunt me for years. Enjoy yourself beautiful girl.
contessa says
THAT POST hasNOT been photographed as of yet……..as I mentioned above MOST people wouldNOT get what I BUY!However,MADAME PETERSON WOULD!!!!
SO, Happy you are HERE following me!
More POSTS to come……….until I run OUT of PHOTOS!I took a FEW………………..!!!
XX
Loree says
The chateau seems sublime and you look very regal in your royal velvet coat. I would love to stay there one day.
contessa says
SUBLIME is the PERFECT word LOREE………..THANK YOU!
XX
Mary Jo says
Hi Elizabeth, loving the photos…it looks so gorgeous; the grounds, the interiors, the hosts! I hope you had a wonderful time!!! Can’t wait to see what you bought.
xoxo Mary Jo
contessa says
I DID have a W O N D E R F U L time.I bought smalls……well it all had to fit into my luggage!I purchased watering cans……..gold chippy plateau,jewels from the MOULIN ROUGE(had to have)silverware……..two sets!Earrings…….by an AMERICAN designer……..GOOD GRIEF!More earrings………and some other fun items like silver cups for the husbands LIMONCELLO!XOXO
Mary Jo says
p.s. That coat is amazing! I love that you dressed for dinner!
xo
contessa says
HAD TOO!
Out of respect for the BUILDING!
XO
Catherine says
Absolutely stunning Elizabeth…what a wonderful time you had…thank you for modelling my cashmere wrap so beautifully 😉 xx
contessa says
ANYTIME…………….I Adore it and had a few compliments to BOOT!XX
French Basketeer says
Wowsa~~ we can not wait to greet you next weekend but we are a modest estate…..not Normandie….but you look absolutely fabulous my dear and so you deck out to the nines….we are ready to PARTY!!! xxxo A and Lori
contessa says
I will BE THERE!
ESTATE…….or cottage…………….who cares as long as we are ALL together!
SO EXCITED!
XOX
Sunday Hendrickson says
Oh, Contessa! I just looked at all your canine and feline family
and i’m smiling from ear to ear!
They are all so loving and it is sooooo true that
pets reflect their masters…and mastesses?
Missing you!
Ciao Ciao! Domenica
Sandra Sallin says
Aw, this is the post with your gorgeous wrap. And you’re right it is grey. I was astounded when I saw your velvet coat. I’m wearing one in the same kinda burgandy color right now. I was wearing a long scrf this morning. Are you sure we weren’t separated at birth? So lucky to have found you my dear friend.
contessa says
WE ARE CONNECTED………SOMEHOW SOME WAY!!!!!