L'Auberge Provencale A French Country Inn & Restaurant

To discover the feeling of a true Inn of the South of France, come to L'Auberge Provencale in White Post, Virginia. Just one hour from the D.C. Beltway and two hours from Baltimore, the inn is located in the heart of Virginia hunt country. Innkeepers, fourth generation Alain Borel, from Avignon, France, and wife Celeste will transport you to a true Auberge of Provence to enjoy romantic accommodations and our nationally acclaimed French cuisine. Location During your stay at L'Auberge Provencale, travel the backroads of beautiful Clarke County, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley framed by the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy antiquing, horseback riding, hiking, biking, golfing, canoeing, or balooning, or simply while wile away the day on our spacious porch with a glass of wine, enjoying the simpler pleasures: respite from the otherwise hectic world. Accommodations Return to one of our guest rooms or suites, each tastefully and individually decorated with European and Victorian antiques, some with fireplaces, all with private bath. All guest rooms have antique appointments, 6 with fireplaces and fabulous views of the Virginia countryside. Amenities L'Auberge Provencale is a perfect setting for dress rehearsal dinners, weddings, and business dinners. We do have special package rates for small business conferences mid-week. Please give us a call and we will help you arrange the details for your special occasion. L'Auberge Provencale beckons you to explore the growth of spring, the deep sahde of summer, the brilliance of fall and the solitude of winter. If you can't spend a "year in Provence" get-a-way to L'Auberge Provencale to renew your spirit with superb cuisine and attentive service taht is the center of any true French Auberge. Les patrons Alain et Celeste Borel, vous souhaite la bien venue. Meals In the morning a full gourmet breakfast is included, featuring, featuring fresh homemade croissants, breakfast breads, cafe au lait and fresh juice. First course may include orange blossom waffles with berries and creme fraiche or apple crepes with maple syrup. This is followed by creative entrees, perhaps with eggs on sauteed tomato with herbs, wilted spinach, wild mushrooms, cottage fries, lobster cakes and quail, "a breakfast of one's dreams" Washington Post. Dine evenings at the main manor house, Mt. Airy (circa 1753) in one of the three intimate dining rooms, decorated with antiques, fine art, Provencale fabrics, and artifacts from Spain and France. Using herbs and vegetables from our own garden, and the freshest ingredients, many from local farmers, Chef Alain creates elegant cuisine with definite seasonings as in Provence, with a light hand on the sauces; 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 French and American chateau wines.
 
Awards and Recognition 
Featured on "GREAT CHEFS OF THE EAST" PBS "GREAT COUNTRY INNS" TLC "ONE OF THE TWELVE MOST ROMANTIC HIDEAWAYS" DISCERNING TRAVELER 

Children: well-behaved children over 10 welcome 

Smoking: outside only 

Pets: no 

Rates: $155 - $325 

Payment: major credit cards