One of the highlights of our time at Château les Estournels was the pool! We had lots of (hot) sunshine and spent at least part of every day relaxing in the cold water. There was also a beautiful sunflower field just outside the drive into the house so we had to take a few family photos there as well!
Grace’s 21st Birthday Dinner
The chateau’s beautiful dining room was the perfect setting for our big 21st birthday dinner! Our Airbnb host recommended a chef that came to the house and it was a highlight of the entire trip! Happy 21st Birthday, Grace! Cheers!
Family Portraits at Château les Estournels
June 26 waasGrace’s 21st birthday! Before dinner we took some family portraits outside the chateau. I’ll never forget our lovely evening at the chateau celebrating Grace!
Château les Estournels
On June 25th we arrived at Château les Estournels! This beautiful estate was built in 1776 and we spent five nights relaxing in the countryside with a few short daytime excursions. Here are some photos of the property and our beautiful rooms.
Road Trip Cuisine
Today we arrived in Lendou-en-Quercy, France where we will spend the next few days, On the way we made several fun stops for food! First up, we had a quick croissant in Pontorson on our way out of Normandy. Next up was an amazing pizza lunch just outside the gates of Château de Villandry. And last, but definitely not least, was lunch in Ségur-le-Château at La Part des Anges. The food was fantastic and we were lucky they were willing to stay open a bit late to serve our group (I’m still thinking about the butter sauce they served with my salmon). Bon appétit!
Château de Villandry
Walking through the interior of the Château de Villandry was truly inspiring! Having just moved into a historic home in Kansas City and working on a gallery space celebrating archival imagery at work for the first half of the year, I was delighted around every corner. From color to pattern and texture there are so many details I’m going to want to look back on.
