Autumn Comes to Our Table
Chestnuts, apples, woodland flavours—and homemade ice cream There is something happening outside the windows of La Maison de la Grange. The evenings are becoming cooler, the light is changing, and after a wonderfully busy first summer, we are beginning to see the first signs of autumn arriving in the Creuse. And, naturally, I am already […]
No Car? No Problem
How to Reach La Maison de la Grange and Explore the Creuse One of the pleasures of travelling independently in France is discovering places that are not on the standard tour-bus circuit. It can also involve staring at a transport map and wondering why the charming village you want to visit appears to have been […]
Where Did the Summer Go?
Our first summer of breakfasts, guests & very early mornings It is nearly the end of August, and I find myself asking the question everyone seems to ask at this time of year: Where did the summer go? It seems only yesterday that we were preparing for our first full summer season at La Maison […]
The French Dining Experience: Learning the art of the meal, one course at a time
One of the wonderful things about moving to France and opening our Chambres & Tables d’Hôtes has been discovering that there is a great deal more to a French meal than learning how to cook French food. There is a rhythm to it. A sequence. An expectation about what arrives when, how long you linger […]
Welcome to La Maison de la Grange – A New Chapter Begins
Discover La Maison de la Grange, a charming heritage Chambres d’Hôtes in the Creuse countryside, where historic character, warm hospitality and authentic rural France come together. February 2026 marked an exciting milestone for La Maison de la Grange. After months of careful restoration, planning, and countless hours spent preserving the character of our historic village […]