Sarah-Jane London life, a stressful job and a much needed break took me to the Loire Valley for the first time and it was this 'much needed break' that was to change my life.   Within 5 months of my return to London I was back in the Loire and installed in 'La Bellevue' pursuing a personal interest in wine and a life long passion for the French language, culture and lifestyle. My chambre d'hôte/gite enterprise was to focus heavily on guests integration into the French way of life, courtesy of my French husband, as well as receiving a direct and exclusive insight into the Val de Loire wines and the wine industry. La Bellevue is a French/Anglo family home.  A non-smoking, child friendly residence and home to one maison d'aime, 'Annie's House'.  Remaining petite, privacy is guaranteed as is a personal service making your time in France a very special, relaxing and a memoriable experience. A bientôt.

Gérald From an ancien Angevin (Angers) vigneron family, Géralds first childhood memory is one of life on his Grandfathers vineyard learning from an early age what life as a vigneron involved.   Lifes evolvement moved Gérald away from the vines and to England where he lived for 10 years before returning to France.  Successfully opening a 'cave à vin'/'bar à vin', in Paris housing over 450 worldwide wines.  Gérald enjoyed an annual reference in the Top 10 'cave à vin'/'bar à vin' to visit in Paris and many of his clients included France's celebrities, Parisien locals and tourists.  Retiring from city life, Gérald returned to the Loire Valley.  Representing and marketing the wines from Domaine de la Paleine, a highly referenced vignoble, vineyard, growing in recognition in France, UK and Europe, and already found in a number of Relais & Chateaux restaurants and 'celeb' restaurants in London, Kent and Paris.   Passionate and knowledgable about his industry Gérald is increasingly recognised in his field and frequently finds himself invited to the UK, Ireland and Europe to speak at wine tasting events organised by Michelin starred restaurants, renowned and boutique hotels.  Take a look at Gérald in Le Journal.

Augustin February 2008 saw the latest edition to the Beaumont family, our son Augustin.