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When you think of "the sweet life", do you imagine a vacation in the South of France? Well if so, where better to get a taste for this fabulous region than at La Dolce Vita guest house and Table d'hôte, located in the heart of the sleepy village of Azille in Languedoc-Rousillon.
You will truly be part of the French culture and life here in the beautiful South of France while you partake of "the sweet Life" and its pleasures! In addition to your guest room and freshly prepared, private meals at La Dolce Vita, Azille has much to offer in history and culture with its population of only 1,200 inhabitants: Saturday morning brings the village street market, with fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood, bric-a-brac, and a number of other stalls and vendors.
About the property
La Dolce Vita Guest House 4 Guest Rooms (sleeps 8/11) Self Catering Gite (sleeps up to 6)
The Proprietor and Chef - Natalie Trent Is American-born and has lived abroad for almost half her life. She dreamed of living in France and running a Chambre d'hôte and Table d'hôte for over 10 years and, after two years living in France, has finally found the perfect location to live, where she can share her French experiences with you.
She is an internationally-trained personal chef, with extensive knowledge and skills in the cuisines of Italy, South America and France. Since living abroad for over 15 years, she has studied and experienced many international cuisines and learned various cooking techniques that have been shared and enjoyed with family and friends throughout the years, wherever she goes.
She offers the best in local regional cooking, with the freshest of ingredients from local open-air markets and local growers all over France. In addition, she can offer a varied international menu to those who are interested in sharing exotic ingredients and spices, and particularly enjoys preparing dishes with complex flavors, often involving the use of hot peppers from around the world.
She has a passion for food and all its complexities and would like to share that with you as you enjoy the beauty of the South of France from her home here in Azille in Languedoc-Roussillon. Guest Rooms All of our guest rooms are recently and lovingly decorated and are available for rent all year round, including all major holidays.
Moroccan Room (sleeps 2/4)
With the soft decor of this en-suite room, you will feel as if you should be drinking tea from a Samovar and laying on pillows all the day long with the drapes and curtains dancing around your face in the light breeze.
Minervois Room (sleeps 2)
Want the feel of the vineyards and the smell of grapes on the vines? You will find all that in the surrounding region - and feel the associated colors and serenity in this room. Bordeaux colors abound and with the flowing vines, you will undoubtedly feel the desire to go wine-tasting, while enjoying a heavenly sleep in the old wooden framed bed that faces the marble fireplace. A delicious room for two!
Safari Room (sleeps 2)
A bit of the wild and woolly in the heart of the South of France! See the jungle above your head and hang your hat on a tree! Feel the natural materials that make up this room and roar (or purrr...) yourself into blissful sleep with the sounds of the animals nearby.
Mosaic (sleeps 2/3)
A new addition to our collection of rooms - we are now offering the Mosaic Room...come and enjoy the kaleidoscope of mirrors and bright, eclectic colors in your cozy old-fashioned wooden bed. You will also have your own private Bathroom across the hall, all dressed in Blue - giving you a sense of comfort underwater! There is room for 3, or 2 in comfy delight - please come and visit the glass menagerie...book now to guarantee your reservation!
Now available, the Mosaic Suite - full use of the attached living/dining room and kitchenette for the night or nights you choose - double occupancy.
Please inquire for additional bed tarifs.
Cuisine "Eating in" at La Dolce Vita is like eating out at a very special restaurant, except that you get to reserve your menu choices ahead of time and we prepare and serve them to you at our family table, or at a private table in our dining room or on the terrace.
We use only the freshest of ingredients, gathered from local markets that abound with vegetables, fruits, herbs, poultry and fresh cut-to-choice meats.
Fresh charcuterie, cheeses and local wines are also available, as well as the plethora of international cuisine that the owner and personal chef creates on a daily basis.
Sample Menu
Fresh Tomato soup with basil
Confit de Canard with fried potatoes & steamed asparagus
Fruit Clafoutis or Spicy Chicken & Haricot bean stew
Fresh bakery corn bread
Tomato & corn salad
Crème Caramel
Wine - there will be many amazing choices of wine offered at your meals, and we also welcome your daily finds that can be served with the dinner of your choice. Special requests will be considered and searched out! Picnic lunches are also available on reservation. Catering – an additional meal preparation service – please enquire at La Dolce Vita. Larger groups can be accommodated.
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