L’Orangerie at Chateau d’Etoges

That night, after touring the countryside, we headed to the restored Orangerie for dinner. I cannot tell you how nice it was to stroll across the grounds at dusk to the understated, yet extremely elegant dining room. Everything from the gentle flames of the fire, to the warm greeting at the door and the well-dressed dinner guests was a reminder that this was a special place, we were about to embark on a magnificent dining experience, and we were privileged to be there.