Showing posts with label Enchanté. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Enchanté. Show all posts

Thursday, October 01, 2020

RECIPES: Mini Apple Tart Tatins

Mini Apple Tarte Tatins

Chef Sylvain Moretto from luxury hotel barge, Enchanté, shares his popular recipe for mini apple tarte tatins – a twist on a French culinary classic.


Equipment
  • 8 individual tart moulds
  • Round pastry cutter the same size as the moulds
  • Rolling pin
  • Metal baking tray
  • Whisk

Pastry
  • 150g Plain flour
  • 75g Softened butter
  • 30g White granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Water
  • 1 Egg yolk

Method
  • By hand or using a mixer, mix the butter and sugar.
  • Add flour and combine.
  • Add the egg yolk, then water, and mix.
  • When dough is smooth and malleable, gently flatten, wrap in clingwrap.
  • Refrigerate while you prepare the apples.


Caramel Apples
  • 6 Golden apples
  • 200g Butter
  • 200g White granulated sugar

Method
  1. Preheat oven 200°C/400°F.
  2. Peel apples, cut in half, core, then quarter.
  3. Cube the butter.
  4. Put butter in a large pan, pour all the sugar on top and heat.
  5. Once it starts to caramelize, whisk continuously.
  6. Be careful, caramel can burn quickly. If you need to stop the heat quickly, place the pan into a basin of cold water for 30 seconds (no longer otherwise it will harden).
  7. Divide the caramel mixture equally into 8 tart moulds.
  8. Place 3 apple quarters into each mould, on top of the caramel.
  9. Wrap aluminium foil around each individual tart and place on baking tray.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes in the oven.
  11. Take out tray and put aside to slightly cool.
  12. Take the pastry and roll out to 4-5mm thick and cut out 8 circles the same size as the tart moulds.
  13. Take off the aluminium covers from each mould and tip out the juice and discard.
  14. Place a pastry circle on top of each mould.
  15. Bake for another 20 minutes.
  16. Take out tray and turn each mould upside down onto serving plates.
  17. Serve warm, with vanilla ice-cream or double cream with cinnamon.


Try Chef Sylvain’s mini apple tarte tatins recipe at home and let us know what you think! This tasty recipe is an example of the fine cuisine you can experience aboard one of our luxury barge cruises.


About The French Hotel Barge Enchante



Enchanté moored in Le Somail





Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book ENCHANTE
View Enchante's's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

French Hotel Barge Enchante - Harvest Time

I love the Doctor Who reference!


"No, they're not Daleks! It's harvest time and half of these stainless steel tanks are now full of grapes picked these past few weeks. The whites will stay in there 3-4 months and the reds 8-12."
 — Barge Enchante at Chateau Saint Jacques d'Albas
September 16, 2018



About The French Hotel Barge Enchante


Enchante

Enchanté moored in Le Somail


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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book ENCHANTE
View Enchante's's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Some barge upgrades for 2017

We thought you might like a summary of the main upgrade and refurbishment works carried out on several of our hotel barges over the winter.


L’Art de Vivre - Burgundy


Saloon/dining area - new hand-built banquette seating and bar area; new wooden parquet flooring.


Anjodi - Canal du Midi



Saloon/dining area - new hand-built banquette seating and bar area; new wooden parquet flooring.

Deck area – new collapsible sun canopy


Finesse – Southern Burgundy
 
Saloon/dining area - new wooden parquet flooring

Cabin suites - new sofa in each of the 4 cabins

Deck area – new built-in lounging area


Enchanté – Canal du Midi




Saloon/dining area – new curtains and light fittings
Cabin suites – some new carpets, new curtains
Bathrooms - new fitted vanity units/sinks/taps in each of the 4 bathrooms


La Bella Vita – Venetian Lagoon & Po Valley

Saloon/dining area/bar area – new wooden flooring throughout
New larger fitted wardrobes in all 10 cabins
Photos to follow.


Spirit of Scotland – Caledonian Canal & Scottish Lochs

Saloon/dining/bar areas – new Scottish-weave tartan carpets; other traditional soft furnishings
Cabins – new carpets throughout; new bedding in each of the 6 cabins
Photos to follow.


Enjoy a barge trip this season!


Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barge trip
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 



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Friday, June 27, 2014

Barge Enchante: Visit the ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’

The French Hotel Barge Enchanté is an all-inclusive, state-of-the-art, double-decker, 8-passenger barge that cruises the Canal du Midi in southern France.

The French Hotel Barge Enchanté - Barging cruises in France
Cruising the Canal du Midi between Sallèles d’Aude and Trèbes

The Canal du Midi in the South of France is a cultural cornucopia with annual events and festivities close by that highlight the region’s rich historical legacy.

Lagrasse, France

For example, one day of Enchanté's interesting itinerary features a tour of Lagrasse, a village with an 8th-century Benedictine abbey and many artisan workshops. Its narrow streets and medieval bridges have earned it the title of “one of the most beautiful villages in France.”  The abbey, St Marie d'Orbieu, was founded in 799 with a founding charter from Charlemagne and, situated near the border of Spain and France, it quickly became one of the most important abbeys in southern France, being pivotal in the politics and religious affairs of the region. Lagrasse also enjoys a strong literary tradition and is home to Le Banquet du Livre, ”Banquet of the Books,” a literary festival that boasts philosophical meetings with writers and thinkers, readings of texts and musical pieces by talented authors, as well as literary workshops and film screenings.

Enchante's 2014 Calendar (current 26 June 2014)
  • 13-19 July: 1 cabin open, 3 booked. $1000/cabin discount
  • 20-26 July: 4 cabins open, 0 booked. $6000 discount off 8-person price
  • 3-9 August: 1 cabin open, 3 booked. $1000/cabin discount
  • 24-30 August: 1 cabin open, 3 booked. $1000/cabin discount
  • 19-25 October: 3 cabins open, 1 booked.
  • 26 Oct-1 Nov: 4 cabins open, 0 booked

Enchanté has a crew of five, is 100 feet in length, has two decks, is fully air conditioned and has central heat as well. Enchante cruises the Canal du Midi between Sallèles d’Aude and Trèbes


She provides luxurious accommodation in her lower level for up to eight guests in four equal (approx. 200sq ft) en-suite twin or double suites each with superbly appointed bathrooms with showers.


The barge is tastefully furnished in exotic hardwoods creating a bright and airy atmosphere.  Enchanté's upper deck has a large, spacious saloon where the attention to detail is noticeable, along with a demonstration galley for guests to view the chef.

Hop on one of Enchante's bikes and cycle along the canal and visit nearby villages

Outdoors, there is a spacious sun deck with al fresco dining, gorgeous hot tub and comfortable sun loungers. Each guest cabin on Enchanté has a mobile phone for their personal use while on board. When the guests arrive there's about 5 euros credit and they can top up anytime. Other amenities include a guest computer with internet connection, DVD/TV, and bicycles.


Don't put it off any longer... Go barging!


Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book Enchanté 
View Enchanté's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

NEWS: Hotel Barge ENCHANTE - Canal du Midi

Extended Cruise Route and Extra Crew Member Aboard Enchanté

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In 2014, French Hotel Barge Enchanté will be cruising between Sallèles d’Aude and Trèbes on the Canal du Midi.  This new extended route, successfully tried in September this year, will increase the cruising time and give guests more time to relax and walk or cycle along the towpath. See their new itinerary HERE in our online brochure.

Enchanté will also have FIVE crew aboard next season, offering an even higher level of their famous personal service to guests.


French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE - Luxury cruises on the canal du midi for up to 8 guests

Enchanté has a crew of five, is 100 feet in length, has two decks, is fully air conditioned and has central heat as well. She provides luxurious accommodation in her lower level for up to eight guests in four equal (approx. 200sq ft) en-suite twin or double suites each with superbly appointed bathrooms with showers.

The barge is tastefully furnished in exotic hardwoods creating a bright and airy atmosphere.  Enchanté's upper deck has a large, spacious saloon where the attention to detail is noticeable, along with a demonstration galley for guests to view the chef.

Outdoors, there is a spacious sun deck with al fresco dining, gorgeous hot tub and comfortable sun loungers. Each guest cabin on Enchanté has a mobile phone for their personal use while on board. When the guests arrive there's about 5 euros credit and they can top up anytime. Other amenities include a guest computer with internet connection, DVD/TV, and bicycles.


Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book Enchanté 
View Enchanté's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 
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Monday, February 18, 2013

Springtime Barging Vacation Cruises on Canal du Midi, France

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy a hotel barge cruise on the Canal du Midi in Southern France for many reasons:
  • The weather is mild and sunny
  • The colors of Spring are enchanting
  • The pace of life on the canal is quiet and relaxing, and 
  • Exploring the towpath and local villages on foot or bicycle is a true delight
  • Alfresco lunches and lounging in the on-deck spa pool are a real plus
  • Excursions to historic places like Carcassonne and Narbonne

VIDEO: Hotel Barge Cruises on the 330-year old Canal du Midi in the south of France
VIDEO: Hotel Barge Cruises on the 330-year old Canal du Midi in the south of France

It's the ideal time for hotel barge cruising and we are now offering great savings (EXPIRED) on four of our hotel barges for selected cruises in Spring 2013:

ANJODI: up to 8 guests in 4 cabins

CLAIR DE LUNE:

EMMA: 5 or 6-night bookings

ENCHANTE:

Watch more videos about barge charters along the Canal du Midi:  CLICK HERE

Take a trip through gorgeous countryside and medieval cities of southern France.


The 300-year old Canal du Midi skirts the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean before meandering inland through ancient villages, Roman fortifications and famed vineyards. This canal is defined by its beauty, lined with plane trees and crossed by pretty arched bridges. The Mediterranean weather and pace of life is relaxed and lulls you into unwinding as you cruise sedately along.

This is the perfect place for cycling or walking along scenic tow paths, or simply watching the scenery pass by as you relax on deck with a cool drink. In the distance you can see the Pyrenees, whereas closer to hand are the vineyards that stretch for thousands of square miles. Enjoy private wine tastings at chateaux en route, locations that vary with your choice of barge.



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barging vacation cruise
For more information on our barges and barging, visit our website : www.BargeCharters.com
 

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