Cazaudehore La Forestiere
Europe /
France /
ile de France /
Saint Germain en Laye
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Open All Year... La Forestière, situated on the edge of the St Germain forest, looks like a family country Home. It follows the rhythm and the ever changing seasons and colours of the Ile de France skies and offers a lovely, calm, environment surrounded by nature, in an area with a wealth of tourist and cultural outings.
HistorySince 1928, Cazaudehore father and son have accomplished the feat of
turning a simple Bar into an establishment where quality is the only true
description. In the heart of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye forest, La Forestiere
with its two acres of grounds gives the impression of a family country home
rather than traditional Hotel. Immediately you cross the sill, a calm
atmosphere of charming and elegant simplicity takes over. Everything around you
is solidly rooted in tradition. Philippe and Isabelle Cazaudehore have recently
refurbished the decor which is refined without being ostentatious, with a
stubble combination of objects, furniture and painting lovingly collected by
past generations. The whole establishment is entrancing: the Restaurant,
Reception Rooms, Dining Room, the Hotel's Bedrooms and even the corridors offer
a warm and relaxing welcome.
The Dining Rooms have been totally renovated to receive more light without
loosing their cozy warmth. Even in winter the nature is to be admired. As for
the marvellously comfortable Bedrooms, each is individually decorated and leaves
nothing to be desired in the way of facilities: TV, Direct Dial Phone, Mini Bar,
Strongbox. They are perfect example of the successful combination of charm and
modern comfort.
La Forestiere would indeed seem to be one of those rare and special places in
the immediate neighbourhood of Paris to enjoy quite, natural surrounding in the
heart of a region with rich cultural heritage. It is the ideal place to spend a
weekend, holiday stop over, seminary or family event. The Cazaudehore reputation
is well founded, with a truly professional approach which ensures their
customers return again and again over the generations, in a kind of family
tradition. Whatever the season, harmony prevails.The English Style garden is a
haven of relaxation and delight nestled in the surounding Forest. When the
weather is fine what a pleasure it is to leave the warm atmpshere of the Sitting
Rooms with their splendid fireplace for the garden., to sit beneath the acacia
trees and relax surounded by the sounds and scents of nature.
This pursuit of nature continues in the Restaurant, where accent is placed on
authenticity and natural products, in a well-balanced selection of products in
season, not forgetting a hint of cuisine from the Southwest where the
Cazaudehore family has its roots. The Chef Jacques Pactol also follows the
seasons rather than fashion with his menus, prepared with meticulous skill.
La Forestière, situated on the edge of the St Germain forest, looks
like a family country Home. It follows the rhythm and the ever changing seasons
and colours of the Ile de France skies and offers a lovely, calm, environment
surrounded by nature, in an area with a wealth of tourist and cultural outings.
It is the perfect place for a week end, a tourist stop-over, a seminar or a
family celebration.
Access
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From Paris / Pte d'Auteuil: Reach the A13 going to
Rouen, take exit 6 St Germain en Lay. On the N186, stay on the right lane
going to St Germain en Laye-do not use the tunnel to Marly. After two red
lights, keep going on the toboggan and stay on the middel lane, you're on
the N13, do not take the St Germain en Laye Centre exit, nor the first exit
Mreil/Marly/Fourqueux but the second one Cergy-Pontoise. On the N13, stay on
the right lane-do not use the tunnel. At the red light, turn right on the
N184 and go ahead until the intersection, keep going straight forward then
turn in the avenue of the President Kennedy see map above.
- From Versailles : Follow the D186 going to St Germain en
Laye pass over the A13 and reach the N186.
- From Mantes-la-Jolie : Reach the A13 going to Paris and
use the exit 6 St Germain en Laye, at the end of the exit ramp follow the St
Germain en Laye sign, pass over the A13 and keep going on the N186.
Although you can feel the closeness of nature even in
Wintertime in front of the Fireplaces, one never tires of lunching in the
garden, in the shade of the acacia trees, when sunny days allow. You will be
delighted by the refined decor, a subtle blend of family heirlooms : objects,
furniture and paintings. Here tradition is deeply rooted. Lunch
and dinner are served in the garden during the Summer. The Restaurant is
closed on Mondays except on public holidays, and Sunday nights between the 1st
of November and the 28th of February.
