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Enjoy enchanting music and arts performances, demonstrations, horticulture and fine dining with illustrious speakers while savouring our world-class hospitality. Raymond Blanc has created seasonal menus for each occasion, matched with a selection of his favourite wines.

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Spring Inspiration Spring Inspiration

13 April 2023

Join legendary florist Simon Lycett and the Raymond Blanc Cookery School for a day of creativity at Le Manoir.

Soak up the spirit of the season as you learn to create a beautiful tablescape with scented flowering bulbs, cut flowers and plants. Simon will divulge all the secrets to an exquisite botanical art work for your Easter table.

To follow, an indulgent chocolate truffle workshop at the Raymond Blanc Cookery School.

What could be sweeter this spring?

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Seasonal Events

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Guest Speaker Series

March - July

Join us as some of the gardening world's greatest minds share their knowledge at the Raymond Blanc Gardening School.

22 March 2023
Soil Ecology: Beneath the Surface with Becky Searle

20 April 2023
Heritage Tomato Masterclass with Lucy Hutchings

4 May 2023
The Allotment Journey with Hayley Brown

£285pp.
13 July 2023
The Art of Roses with Michael Mariott

£285pp.
Includes: guest speaker masterclass of your choice and a working-style lunch

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SPRING INSPIRATION WITH SIMON LYCETT AND THE RAYMOND BLANC COOKERY SCHOOL

13 April 2023

Indulge in a day of bright creativity in the company of Simon Lycett, one of the UK's most sought after and celebrated florists. Prepare for a visual treat as he uses lavish seasonal and scented spring flowering bulbs, cut flowers and plants to fashion an arresting display, while divulging his techniques for creating the perfect tablescape. Then, take your place in The Raymond Blanc Cookery School, where the team will demonstrate Raymond Blanc's foolproof recipe for Chocolate Truffles. The perfect Easter sweetener.
Includes: floral demonstration with Simon Lycett, chocolate truffle-making demonstration with The Raymond Blanc Cookery School, champagne and canapé reception, three-course lunch, tea, coffee, and handmade petits fours.
Price: £295pp

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ROTHSCHILD WINE EXPERIENCE

28 April 2023

Inside the palatial Waddesdon Manor lies rich art collections, lavish rooms for entertaining, and magnificent wine cellars. From Le Manoir, we invite you to enjoy an exclusive discovery of these cellars. Join us as we delve into the Rothschild family history and explore the most extensive collection of Rothschild wine in the world. Led by Waddesdon's wine experts, take a private tour of the cellar and taste six Rothschild classics. The experience continues at Le Manoir with a champagne reception and a five-course menu, with each irresistible dish paired with a mouth-watering Rothschild wine.
Includes: transfers from Le Manoir to Waddesdon, seated formal tasting of six wines, Waddesdon Manor private shopping, champagne and canapés, five-course dinner paired with Rothschild wines, coffee and petits fours at Le Manoir.
Price: £325pp
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LE MANOIR GARDEN PARTY ON BASTILLE DAY

14 July 2023

Don't miss the highlight of our summer calendar. Le Manoir's joyful garden party, a Provençal-style celebrated hosted by Raymond Blanc, is deeply rooted in our community: an occasion of inclusivity and sharing. Each year we bring together local producers, artists and artisans to present their products and showcase their skills. As musicians play, everyone is invited to taste new dishes, tour our gorgeous grounds and be immersed in the pleasures of garden gastronomy.
Includes: champagne and canapés on arrival, rolling bowl food BBQ and supplier showcase, live entertainment
Price: £400pp

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HUNDRED HILLS VINEYARD

31 August 2023

Enjoy a rare invitation to tour Hundred Hills Vineyard, accompanied by the owners, and learn about the magic behind their acclaimed, sustainably produced, English sparkling wines. Discover the alchemy, wisdom and scientific advances that have produced triumphs such as the elegant Blanc de Blancs and the exuberant Signature Rosé. Return to Le Manoir with the winemakers for an exceptional dinner crafted by Raymond Blanc, with each course complementing and showcasing further gems from Hundred Hills cellar.
Includes: transfers to and from Hundred Hills, a private tour of the vineyard, wine reception, five-course dinner with accompanying Hundred Hills' wines, tea, coffee and petits fours.
Price: £325pp

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AN AUDIENCE WITH SHEKU KANNEH-MASON AND PLÍNIO FERNANDES

22 September 2023

This very special evening is an extraordinary opportunity to see celebrated cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, and classical guitarist Plínio Fernandes. Be among just 150 guests, listening to their beautiful playing in the intimate setting of 12th-century St Mary's Church. Gather at Le Manoir and sip Veuve Clicquot before taking the short walk to St Mary's Church for the performance, introduced by Raymond Blanc. Afterwards, sample his favourite winter dishes to savour over a delicious dinner, perfectly matched with wines from our cellar.
Includes: aperitif and canapés, musical entertainment in church, a four-course dinner with accompanying wines, tea, coffee, and petits fours.
Price: £335pp, Dress code: Black tie

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