Today we drove to Chaumont-en-Vexin to have lunch with a family friend, Lili, who owns Chateau de Jard, a beautiful chateau that was built in the 16th Century. Lily Moin purchased the property about eight years ago and she spent five years renovating this beautiful property. The renovation was more difficult because it is a historical property and there were restrictions in the modernization of the building. The place is huge with a thickly wooded forest, an orchard of fruit trees, large areas of grass with beautiful statuary and a separate restaurant and inn available for weddings and other special occasions.
Lunch lasted 3 1/2 hours and we were served delicious food on Limoges china in a large dining room. The home has two stories and it has two professional kitchens, several living room or parlour areas, a library and eight bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. The main house is for family and friends and the second building is for paying guests. Roger and I have been invited to stay with Lili and her husband so if we are able to extend our trip we may be able to return there for another visit before flying home. There are many small villages close by so it will be fun to explore the countryside.
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