Chateau De Guedelon’s Master Mason
Published in Condé Nast Traveller. WHAT YOU WANT: A Master Mason WHO YOU NEED: Florian Renucci ‘If these walls could talk…’ Well, what if they could? Surely the answer would depend on which walls in particular you were referring to. Some…
Medieval Magic In Provins
Published in Renaissance Magazine (US) A whole pig roasts and crackles on a spit, while richly gowned maidens and weapon-laden warriors wait in hungry anticipation. One impatient warrior reaches for his sword and, for a moment, I fear that the…
Cheese Please
Published in AFAR.com (US). Brie De Meaux , or just Brie to those who love this creamy, earth-scented cheese, is an artisan- made cheese from the Ile de France region, one hour by car from Paris and home to Provins,…
Finger Food, Medieval Style
Published in AFAR.com (US). Are you fed up with trying to get your kids to eat properly with their knives and forks? Why not give them a night off and take them to the most authentic medieval banquet in…
Bed, Breakfast and Wine in Figeac
Published in AFAR.com (US). ‘Would you like to try the Bergerac red or the Montbazillac white?’ asked the wine shop owner. ‘Please, try as many different ones as you would like,’ he offers enthusiastically. The option of being a cheap…