L'Auberge Provencale Inn & Restaurant
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- Introduction
- Insider's Info
- Restaurant - A Dining...
- Weddings and Events
- Area Activities: Vineyards
- Area Activities: Golf
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- Area Activities: Horses
- Area Activities: Water...
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"One of the top 10 most romantic Inns" - American Historic Inns
To discover the feeling of a true bed and breakfast in the South of France, plan your visit to L'Auberge Provençale Inn & Restaurant in White Post, Virginia. Just one hour from the DC beltway and two hours from Baltimore, our charming Northern Virginia bed and breakfast is located in the heart of Virginia's wine and hunt country.
L'Auberge Provençale Inn & Restaurant beckons you to explore the growth of spring, the deep shade of summer, the brilliance of fall and the solitude of winter in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We will renew your spirit with superb cuisine and attentive service that is the center of any true French L'Auberge.
Our fourth-generation innkeeper Alain Borel from Avignon, France, and his wife Celeste will transport you to a true Auberge of Provence to enjoy romantic accommodations and nationally-acclaimed French cuisine.
Travel the back roads of picturesque Clarke County, framed by the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains. While enjoying the area, try your hand at antiquing, horseback riding, hiking, biking, golfing, canoeing, or ballooning; or simply wile away the day on the spacious porch of the main house with a glass of wine, enjoying the simpler pleasures, a respite from the otherwise hectic world.
Dine evenings at one of the most outstanding French restaurants in Northern Virginia! The main manor house Mt. Airy, circa 1753, consists of three intimate dining rooms. Dinner is a prerequisite during your weekend or holiday overnight stay, and with two distinct menus, there is something to please everyone! We offer casual a la carte, or the more formal Chef's prix fixe with optional wine pairing. Using herbs and vegetables from the inn's own garden and the freshest local ingredients, Chef Alex Sakelakos creates elegant cuisine, each a picture to please the eye as well as the palate.
Complement your dining experience with excellent wines from our extensive wine cellar featuring over 1,000 labels. Our multi-course Chef's Tasting menu comes with an optional wine pairing, carefully selected by the inn's talented sommelier, Christian Borel. Known as one the most romantic restaurants in Virginia, L'Auberge Provençale Inn & Restaurant offers the perfect fine dining experience!
After dinner, return to your guest room to enjoy tastefully and individually decorated ensuite accommodations with fireplaces and fabulous views of the Virginia countryside. Or lounge on the back lawn in Adirondack chairs next to the firepit and take in the night sky.
In the morning, a full gourmet breakfast is included featuring fresh homemade croissants, breakfast breads and local coffee. This can be enjoyed in the privacy of your room or in our elegant sunroom. Entrees may include a seasonal quiche, delicious omelet, brioche French toast casserole or a savory open faced BLT. It's no wonder that L'Auberge Provençale Inn & Restaurant is well known as one of the top restaurants in Virginia!
It is a perfect setting for dress rehearsal dinners, weddings, business dinners and corporate retreats. Special package rates are available for small-business conferences mid-week. Give us a call and we will help you arrange the details for your special occasion.
Our sister property, Villa la Campagnette, is located approximately three miles from the main inn. It is situated on 18 lovely landscaped acres with old growth trees and gardens. The building features a large brick patio with an outdoor swimming pool, and houses a queen suite and two king suites. It is ideal for a group of friends who want to have the place to themselves, or couple's searching to be more off the beaten path. The pool is open from Memorial Day through the end of September weather permitting.
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Travelers are always looking for memorable and relaxing experiences. Let’s discover more through the words of our innkeepers. Many thanks to Chef Alain and Celeste Borel for sharing their own secrets with BBOnline.com! Why do most travelers stay at your inn? Usually to celebrate a special occasion: birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, weddings. Also, we are known for our stellar, highly rated restaurant La Table Provencale, where we serve fresh farm-to-table cuisine using the best of the season.
What are you best known for?
Our restaurant at the inn.
What makes your inn unique?
We are a French country inn with a theme which carries a touch of Provence including faux walls, French country Antiques, Provencale fabrics, and excellent food.
What do you love most about your inn?
That we are only an hour from DC, but transport our guests to the South of France. Our gardens and orchards are breathtaking and our grounds are immaculate. The guests feel a world away, just minutes away in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
If someone has never been to your city, what is the #1 reason to come visit? Aside from our being a destination for the gourmand and discerning traveler, we are located in the part of Virginia where some of the best Virginia wineries are located. Wine touring is the number one activity.
What’s the best compliment you have ever received about the inn? That is pretty hard to answer. I guess that we exceeded all expectations and we are 6 stars with our gracious service, beautiful ambience and fabulous food. That we are a romantic spot where lifelong memories are made.
What’s the best kept secret about the area? Even though we are located in the country, there is so much to do.
If a traveler is staying at your inn for 4 nights, what should he/she do in the area? Horseback riding, ballooning, white water rafting, vineyard tours, hiking, biking, the Virginia State Arboretum, zip lining, tubing, kayaking and antiquing. Wonderful small towns, farmers markets, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Civil War sites, the Burwell-Morgan Mill and White Post Antique car restoration. It is a place of such diversity of activities that longer stays are a must.
Is there anything within walking distance of your inn? Guests are free to roam about the beautifully landscaped property with it's multiple gardens and a fruit orchard.
What is your favorite restaurant/food in the area? Our onsite restaurant, La Table Provencale, is a must!
Any good area guides/websites that travelers could reference? Our website has extensive information under "Area," and includes links to things to do, local history, wine country information and more!
How many rooms does your inn have? 14, with 11 being at the Main Inn and three at our sister property, Villa la Campagnette only five minutes away.
Do you accept pets? Ashby Gap Kennels is only minutes away.
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Two Distinct Menus
Whether you are in the mood for a something light from our casual Bistro a la carte menu or a more formal experience with our Che'f prix fixe menu with optional wine pairing, we have got something for everyone.
Executive Chef Alex Sakelakos and his team of chefs create elegant dishes with definite seasonings as in Provence, with a light hand on the sauces; each creation pleases the eye as well as the palate.
Our menus change frequently because we only use what is best of each season.
"If you're not feeling happier about life after a meal here, you haven't got a pulse." - Tom Sietsema, Washington Post.
Complement your dining experience with a Wine Spectator award winning wine list with excellent wines from our extensive cellar featuring French and American Chateau wines, as well as various appellations throughout the world.
As a designated "Green" Inn by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, we are striving to support sustainable farming in the area using fresh organic meats, cheese, eggs, and produce.
Our menus feature many items from our own backyard. We are constantly foraging for fresh, wild products to utilize on our menu, as well as tending to our own vegetables, herbs, and fruit orchard. We procure as many ingredients as possible from local farmers and businesses as well.
Not only will you be eating the freshest possible cuisine prepared by the area's best chefs, but you will leave knowing you helped support the local economy and the environment.Dine evenings at the main manor house of Mt. Airy (circa 1753) in one of our three intimate dining rooms, decorated with antiques, fine art, and Provencale fabrics.
The dining rooms at our French Restaurant in Northern Virginia offer the perfect background for a romantic dinner, or cheerful gourmet breakfast while staying at the inn.
"Let me be clear: There is food and then there is L'Auberge's don't just write-home-write-everyone-you-know-about-it fare." - Virginia Living
Our Restaurant Hours
Dinner: Wednesday through Sunday from 5-9pm
Brunch: Sunday from 11:30am-1:30pm
Smart Casual Dress: gentlemen, at the least, collared shirt and slacks; ladies understated elegance.
Our Signature Gourmet Breakfast
The breakfast at L'Auberge Provencale Inn & Restaurant is the icing on the cake! Start the morning off right with our homemade breakfast breads, croissants and local coffee.
Don't forget to save room for the main course like our seasonal quiche, French toast casserole or open faced BLT with egg.
The main course changes seasonally and is available for overnight guests only, not open to the public.
"The sophisticated breakfast is one of the finest ever, anywhere." - Southern Living
Zagat Survey and USA Today found the top 100 hotel restaurants in America ... #57 L'Auberge Provencale
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Virginia Wine Country Weddings
With over 40 years of experience at L'Auberge Provençale Inn & Restaurant, we can take the stress out of your wedding planning. We can help you coordinate all facets of your special day from the rehearsal dinner, to the ceremony, to the reception, to the last toast of champagne.
Receptions at L'Auberge Provençale Inn & Restaurant can accommodate up to 65 guests in our three intimate dining rooms, with a custom menu created with the freshest and best of the season, prepared by our team of chefs under Executive Chef Alex Sakelakos.
The inn and its lovely grounds with gardens, orchards, sweeping porch and terrace provide an intimate country setting for your dream Virginia wedding.
For more information, please send an email to [email protected] or give us a call at 540-837-1375.
Conferences and Meetings
Whether you are looking for your group to break away from the usual hotel atmosphere for your meeting or are looking for a unique place to get your team motivated, our Shenandoah Valley inn offers an atmosphere that is rejuvenating for creative sessions, corporate retreats, team building and strategic planning.
From the moment you arrive at this intimate setting with elegant accommodations, award winning food and unobtrusive, genteel service, your group will know they have picked an exceptional choice of venue. Luxury rooms and suites await you with queen and king sized beds, well appointed private baths, and fireplaces. All are spacious with comfortable sitting areas and luxury amenities. Many rooms and suites have aromatherapy steam showers, and all offer great views of the Shenandoah Valley and the beautiful countryside.
Our Viginia wine country inn is located just 90 minutes from DC, 45 minutes from Dulles Airport, and accessible by private jet just ten minutes from Winchester Airport. The inn has been the favorite meeting place of companies such as Oracle, Pfizer, Sysco, NACC, and various government agencies. Our staff, while respecting your privacy and confidentiality, can offer you a level of service and hospitality, attention to detail, custom menus, and coordination you can not get from large meeting facilities.
Our concierge service begins when you book your retreat and our office staff will help you create an itinerary, suggest team building activities, make reservations, and design services and amenities just for your group. Leisure activities from scenic golfing, white water rafting, canoeing, horseback riding, private winery tours and even hot air ballooning can be arranged to help get your team truly working together.
Our private meeting room, filled with natural light, can accommodate up to 16 guests, and looks out on our lovely terrace and the rolling countryside. We are the perfect place for brainstorming outside the box. AV and other equipment can be arranged for your meeting.
For a dynamic executive meeting or retreat that flawlessly blends business with pleasure, please send an email to [email protected] or give us a call at 540-837-1375.
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Barrel Oak
- 3623 Grove Ln, Delaplane
- 540-364-6402
- barreloak.com
Chateau O'Brien
- 3238 Railstop Rd, Markham
- 540-364-6441
- chateauobrien.com
Chrysalis Vineyards
- 39025 Little River Tpk, Middleburg
- 540-687-8222
- chrysaliswine.com
Delaplane Cellars
- 2187 Winchester Rd, Delaplane
- 540-592-7210
- delaplanecellars.com
Fox Meadow Vineyard
- 3310 Freezeland Rd, Linden
- 540-636-6777
- foxmeadowwinery.com
Glen Manor Vineyards
- 2244 Browntown Rd, Front Royal
- 540-635-6324
- glenmanorvineyards.com
Linden Vineyards
- 3708 Harrels Corner Rd, Linden
- 540-364-1997
- lindenvineyards.com
Naked Mountain Vineyards
- 2747 Leeds Manor Rd, Markham
- 540-364-1609
- nakedmtnwinery.com
Pearmund Cellars
- 6190 Georgetown Rd, Broad Run
- 540-347-3475
- pearmundcellars.com
Piedmont Vineyards
- 2546 D Halfway Rd, The Plains
- 540-687-5528
- piedmontwines.com
Tarara Winery
- 13648 Tarara Ln, Leesburg
- 703-771-7100
- tarara.com
Veramar Vineyard
- 905 Quarry Rd, Berryville
- 540-955-5510
- veramar.com
Three Fox Vineyard
- 10100 Three Fox Ln, Delaplane
- 540-364-6073
- threefoxvineyards.com
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Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club
- 456 Shadows Dr, Front Royal
- 540-631-9661
- blueridgeshadows.com
- 1 course, 18 holes
Bowling Green Country Club
- 838 Bowling Green Rd, Front Royal
- 540-635-2024
- no website
- 2 courses, 18 holes ea
Caverns Country Club Resort
- 910 TC Northcott Blvd, Luray
- 540-743-6511
- luraycaverns.com
- 1 course, 18 holes
Rock Harbor Golf Club
- 365 Rock Harbor Dr, Winchester
- 540-722-7111
- rockharborgolf.com
- A Denny Perry signature course
- PGA Jerry Wampler on Staff
- 2 courses, 18 holes ea
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
- 134 Golf Club Cir, Front Royal
- 540-636-4653
- shenandoahvalleygolfclub.com
- 3 courses, 9 holes ea
Sly Fox Golf Club
- 65 Jackson Chase Dr, Middletown
- 540-635-7814
- slyfoxgolf.com
- 1 course, 18 holes
Stoneleigh Golf Club
- 35271 Prestwick Ct, Round Hill
- 540-338-4653
- stoneleighgolf.com
- Designed with Scottish tradition
- 1 course, 18 holes
The Woods Resort
- 1630 The Woods Rd, Hedgesville WV
- 304-754-7222
- thewoods.com/golf
- 2 courses, 18 holes ea, one par 62
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Audubon Arboretum- Open year round
- 1001 E Cork St, Winchester
- usvaudubon.org
- Playground, bike and walking trails, lake, picnicing
Shenandoah National Park/Skyline Dr
- Open year round
- Front Royal & Luray
- 540-999-3500
- nps.gov/shen
- 105 miles of scenic views and hiking trails
Sherando Park
- Open year round
- 255 Lakeview Cir, Stephens City
- 540-665-5678
- fcva.us/departments/parks-recreation
- 330 scenic acres with hiking, picnicing, fishing, tennis courts
Sky Meadows State Park
- Open year round
- 11012 Edmonds Ln, Delaplane
- 540-592-3556
- dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks
- 1,132 acres on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains; hiking and picnicing
State Arboretum at Blandy Farm
- Open year round dawn to dusk
- 400 Blandy Farm Ln, Boyce
- 540-837-1758
- blandy.virginia.edu
- 700 acre University of Virginia research facility situated in the Northern Shenandoah Valley; over 8,000 trees and shrubs with walking trails and historical sites
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Hartland Orchard
- 3064 Hartland Ln, Markham
- 540-364-2316
- hartlandorchard.com
- Cherries, peaches, apples, blueberries, pumpkins, cider, honey
Hill High Farm Orchard
- 933 Barley Ln, Winchester
- 540-667-7377
- thepumpkin-patch.net
- Pumpkins, apples, cider, bake shop, maze, mums, petting zoo, hayrides
Marker Miller Orchards
- 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester
- 540-662-1391
- markermillerorchards.com
- Peaches, apples, plums, vegetables, farmers market, wine, baked goods
Stribling Orchard
- 11587 Poverty Hollow Ln, Markham
- 540-364-3040
- striblingorchard.com
- Apples, peaches, nectarines, VA cheeses, bake store, canned goods, pumpkins, cider, artisan house
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Magic Mountain Farm- 151 Magic Mountain Rd, Winchester
- 540-336-4267
- magicmountainfarm.com
Marriott Ranch
- 5305 Marriott Ln, Hume
- 540-364-2627
- marriottranch.com
Rocking S Ranch
- 564 Glaize Orchard Rd, Winchester
- 540-678-8501
- therockingsranch.com
Royal Horseshoe Farm
- 509 Morgan Ford Rd, Front Royal
- 540-636-6375
- royalhorseshoe.com
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Down River Canoe Co.
- 884 Indian Hollow Rd, Bentonville
- 540-635-5526
- downriver.com
Front Royal Outdoors
- 8567 Stonewall Jackson Hwy, Front Royal
- 540-635-5440
- frontroyaloutdoors.com
River Riders Family Adventure Resort
- 408 Alstadts Hill Rd, Harpers Ferry WV
- 304-535-2663
- riverriders.com
Shenandoah River Outfitters
- 6502 S Page Valley Rd, Luray
- 540-743-4159
- shenandoah-river.com
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Balloons Unlimited- 20273 Unison Rd, Round Hill
- 703-898-1157
- balloonsunlimited.com
Blue Ridge Hot Air Balloon
- 552 Milldale Hollow Rd, Front Royal
- 540-622-6325
- blueridgeballoon.com
Luray Caverns
- 101 Cave Hill Rd, Luray
- 540-743-6551
- luraycaverns.com
Shenandoah Caverns
- 261 Caverns Rd, Quicksburg
- 540-477-3115
- shenandoahcaverns.com
Skyline Caverns
- 10344 Stonewall Jackson Hwy, Front Royal
- 540-635-4545
- skylinecaverns.com
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Cedar Creek Battlefield- 8437 Valley Pk, Middletown
- 540-869-2064
- ccbf.us
Kernstown Battlefield
- 610 Battle Park Dr, Winchester
- 540-450-7835
- kernstownbattle.org
Ramseur's Hill - Fisher's Hill Battlefield
- 1864 Battlefield Rd, Strasburg
- 540-459-6227
- shenandoahatwar.org
Shenandoah Valley Civil War Museum
- 20 N Loudoun St, Winchester
- 540-542-1145
- shenandoahatwar.org/civil-war-museum
- 1840 courthouse served as a prison and hospital during the Civil War
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Millwood Crossing
- 381 Millwood Ave, Winchester
- 540-662-5157
- no web site
Red Schoolhouse Antiques
- 1014 Bishop Meade Rd, Millwood
- 540-837-3033
- redschoolhouseantiques.net
Strasburg Emporium
- 160 N Massanutten St, Strasburg
- 540-465-3711
- thestrasburgemporium.com
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Alamo Drafthouse
- 181 Kernstown Commons Blvd, Winchester
- 540-665-4569
- drafthouse.com/winchester
AMC Classic Apple Blossom 12
- 1850 Apple Blossom Dr, Winchester
- 540-431-2385
- amctheatres.com
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre
- 1460 University Dr, Winchester
- 540-665-4569
- ssmtva.org
Shepherdstown Opera House
- 131 W German St, Shepherdstown WV
- 304-876-3704
- operahouselive.com
Winchester Little Theatre
- 315 W Boscawan St, Winchester
- 540-662-3331
- winchesterlittletheatre.org
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Abram's Delight
- 1340 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester
- 540-662-6519
- winchesterhistory.org
Belle Grove Plantation
- 336 Belle Grove Rd, Middletown
- 540-869-2028
- bellegrove.org
Burwell Morgan Mill
- 15 Tannery Ln, Millwood
- 540-837-1799
- clarkehistory.org/mill
George Washington's Office
- 32 W Cork St, Winchester
- 540-662-4412
- winchesterhistory.org/george-washington-office
Glen Burnie House
- 901 Amherst St, Winchester
- 540-662-1473
- themsv.org/the-house
Long Branch Farm
- 830 Long Branch Ln, Boyce
- 540-837-1856
- visitlongbranch.org
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
- 901 Amherst St, Winchester
- 888-556-5799
- themsv.org
Stonewall Jackson Headquarters
- 415 N Braddock St, Winchester
- 540-773-1604
- winchesterhistory.org/stonewall-jacksons-headquarters
