MONDAY: Cruis
Sometimes one stumbles and still lands a perfect 10….The Auberge de l’ Abbaye in in the small hamlet of Cruis is close to a 10… especially after the cramp quarters of a canal boat. I booked this place on the Internet because it was about half-way to our destination in Italy; Michelin had also mentioned its restaurant. Located in the Alpes d’Haute Provence region, Cruis has about 400 inhabitants, our one hotel (9 rooms), one café and patisserie – and is picture perfect. Our room had a little balcony that overlooked the local 12th Century eglise with a view of the entire valley below….After picking up our rental car in Bezier and driving 300 kms through Provence, it was a nice stop……
A young couple run the place – husband cooks, wife manages the hotel…..And the food? Best meal so far… Plain, little dining room, but easily one-star quality food. Started with “Les noix des Saint Jacques sur une fondue de poireau au champignon”; followed by “La ballotin de magret d’ore du Sud Oest fourree de sou foie gras jus de carcasse et flan de cepe” – essentially slices of goose wrapped around its own foie gras; Ending with “L’ananas dans tous ses etats” – which didn’t sound interesting, but ranks amongst the best desserts I’ve ever eaten…pineapple four different ways, all magnificent…30 Euros.
Life is rough...
Sometimes one stumbles and still lands a perfect 10….The Auberge de l’ Abbaye in in the small hamlet of Cruis is close to a 10… especially after the cramp quarters of a canal boat. I booked this place on the Internet because it was about half-way to our destination in Italy; Michelin had also mentioned its restaurant. Located in the Alpes d’Haute Provence region, Cruis has about 400 inhabitants, our one hotel (9 rooms), one café and patisserie – and is picture perfect. Our room had a little balcony that overlooked the local 12th Century eglise with a view of the entire valley below….After picking up our rental car in Bezier and driving 300 kms through Provence, it was a nice stop……
A young couple run the place – husband cooks, wife manages the hotel…..And the food? Best meal so far… Plain, little dining room, but easily one-star quality food. Started with “Les noix des Saint Jacques sur une fondue de poireau au champignon”; followed by “La ballotin de magret d’ore du Sud Oest fourree de sou foie gras jus de carcasse et flan de cepe” – essentially slices of goose wrapped around its own foie gras; Ending with “L’ananas dans tous ses etats” – which didn’t sound interesting, but ranks amongst the best desserts I’ve ever eaten…pineapple four different ways, all magnificent…30 Euros.
Life is rough...
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