Tables d'Hôtes
What is a Table d’Hôtes?
A table d’hôtes, literally the “host’s table,” is a traditional French way of sharing a home-cooked meal with guests staying at a chambre d’hôtes. Rather than operating as a restaurant with individual tables and an à-la-carte menu, the host prepares a set meal for everyone, usually based on local, seasonal ingredients and regional recipes.
The tradition grew from the hospitality of French inns, farms and country homes, where travellers were invited to eat the same meal as their hosts. That spirit remains central today: a table d’hôtes is intended to feel personal, convivial and distinctly local, offering visitors a chance to experience French food and conversation in the home where they are staying.
The Customary Approach
Traditionally, guests dine together at the host’s table or a shared table, at a set time. Everyone is offered the same menu, typically including several courses such as a starter, main dish, cheese and/or dessert, with bread and often wine included.
The emphasis is not elaborate restaurant service, but generous French hospitality: a thoughtfully prepared meal, served at an unhurried pace, with conversation and the opportunity to discover local products, recipes and traditions.
In other words, a table d’hôtes is less about simply “ordering dinner” and more about being welcomed to the table. It is one of the pleasures that distinguishes a French chambre d’hôtes from a conventional hotel stay.
Reservations are requested by 12:00 noon on the day of service and meals and alcohol service is available exclusively to overnight guests.
Light Dinner Menu
Enjoy a relaxed evening meal inspired by traditional French country cooking.
Your meal includes:
* Seasonal soup or garden-fresh salad
* Homemade main course
* Fresh bread and butter
* Homemade dessert
* One complimentary beverage (wine, beer, cider, or soft drink)
* Coffee, tea, or herbal infusion
A simple yet generous meal showcasing the flavours of Creuse and homemade hospitality.
€ 15 per person
Full Dinner Menu
Enjoy a relaxed, multi-course dining experience featuring homemade seasonal dishes inspired by the traditions of the French countryside.
Includes:
* Welcome apéritif (Kir, local cider, wine, or seasonal mocktail)
* Seasonal soup or fresh garden salad
* Homemade main course with seasonal vegetables and accompaniment
* Selection of French cheeses with fresh bread * Homemade seasonal dessert
* One glass of wine, beer, cider, or a non-alcoholic beverage
* Coffee, tea, or herbal infusion
Our menu changes regularly to reflect the seasons and the availability of fresh local ingredients.
€ 25 per person
Charcuterie Board for Two
Perfect for sharing as a light supper, afternoon aperitif, or relaxed evening on the terrace, our Charcuterie Board celebrates the flavours of the Creuse and the French countryside. Each board includes a carefully selected assortment of regional cured meats and French cheeses, accompanied by fresh seasonal fruit, dried fruit, mixed nuts, cornichons, artisan bread or crackers, and house-made accompaniments such as preserves or chutney. To complete the experience, your board is served with one bottle of our House Red or House White Wine, selected to complement the cheeses and charcuterie. Prepared fresh to order, our boards highlight quality local ingredients and are ideal for couples wishing to enjoy a relaxed evening without a full meal.
€ 40 per person
Artisan Pizza Meal
Enjoy a freshly baked artisan pizza, prepared to order with quality ingredients and served with a crisp garden salad.
Your meal includes:
* One personal artisan pizza
* Fresh seasonal side salad
* One glass of house wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage
Whether you’re returning from a day of sightseeing, hiking, or simply looking for a relaxed evening meal, our artisan pizzas offer a delicious and satisfying option in the comfort of La Maison de la Grange.
Available exclusively to our overnight guests. Please reserve by 12:00 noon on the day of service.
€ 15 per person
Picnic Basket for 2
A selection of cheeses, meats, olives, nuts, fresh baguette and bottle of house wine. Wicker basket and blanket to be returned after use.
€ 30
Romantic Champagne and Sweets for 2
A selection of local sweet delicacies and Champagne for 2