Wed 23 Jul- 'Les Jardins de la Mansioniere', Chateau Villeray

Wed 23 Jul- after coffee, we left for our next destination. On the way, we stopped by 'Saint Ceneri le Gerei' for lunch at 'Auberge de la Vallee': 2 beers, 'terrine de saumen', and 'terrine St. Jacques' (a seafood/shellfish terrine).
We visited a nearby garden, 'Les Jardins de la Mansioniere', which had about 12 sections with different themes appealing to the imagination, and many resting spots where you could enjoy the smell of the flowers, the hum of the insects, the chirping of the birds and the rustling of the wind in the trees. It was pleasant walking around the quiet garden, which we had almost to ourselves.
Then we continued to the Chateau Villeray, in a cute little village. There were lots of horses and riders at the chateau, apparently it is also a riding academy. We took a walk on several trails through the extensive property, enjoying the warm 27 C sunny weather.
We had dinner at the chateau in the dining terrace beside the river that powered the old mill. We had the small gourmet course: 'casssolette d'escargots, caviar d'aubergine et son beurre d'ail'; 'barette grillee, ses frites a l'ancienne et puree de petit pois'; 'tartare de bar et saumon fume accompagne d'une terrine de jeune legumes et son chutney de tomate'; 'poisson du jour, pommes de vapeur et pois gourmet'; strawberry shortcake with vanilla ice cream; apple crumble. It was very enjoyable beside the stream with the setting sun and warm evening; and the food was delicious, and they also served the little hors d'ouvres before and between courses.