Queen's Escape is a bed & breakfast and wedding venue in Martel, France. Properly named, Château de La Tuilerie, it is a 200-year-old castle built by a former mayor of Martel in 1820. The name, Queen's Escape, was inspired by the Belgian Queen and royal family who spent 4 years here during WWII. The king stayed at a different château. Just as it was an escape then, we view it similarly as a quiet haven away from modernity. You step back in time here and the wide open space gives you the chance to breathe.
We've carried the Queen theme throughout the castle with our guest rooms named for great queens. We have Margrethe, the Queen of Denmark, Eleanor of Aquitaine, former queen of our patron country, France, as well as England. We have Catherine the Great, the great northern light of Russia, Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, and Himiko, former ruler of Wa, in what is now Japan. Coming soon: the Queen Elizabeth II bridal suite. Book your stay: queensescape.com
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🍎 Karen and Bo, Fabulous, sunny, cloudy, rainy day in our part of the world! About your unwelcome guests the wild boar: Can you imagine, they are the largest wild pig! Which means they're cousins to the regular animal pigs that people slaughter, roast and put on their table to eat over and over all over the world, if they can afford to do so. Not to mention in Europe they cure different parts of their body with salt and call it ham and decorate it with pineapple and cherries and put on their table for Christmas. So maybe after the devastating game they played on your lawn and will probably do it year after year unfortunately, you guys will decide to never eat them again. Got to go mow our lawn before it starts raining!🌴
what a mess! I hope they have moved on to greener pastures!!!
Very educational!!!
I see a few other Chateau Families have the Locals come onto their properties , I think on Sunday to Kill the Boar , They use Dogs ti Hunt. you should check with your Major.
What a nightmare. I hope they stay away for good. Makes for so much extra work. Thank you so much for sharing.
What are they looking for?
Living in the deep south(of the US) this is not a problem but rather an outstanding opportunity. Let me share some French inspired ideas: Roti de Porc Poele, Pork Cassoulet, Pork Bourguignon, Grilled Pork with Herbs de Provence, Choucroute Garnie, Cochon de Lait, and my personal favorite Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples.
Peut-être que des " détecteurs de présence " bien placés, qui commanderaient des FLASH ou des sons , pourraient être efficaces... la nuit, cela pourrait les faire fuir , renseignez vous ...!?
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Here in Arizona we have Javelinas. I finally saw a mother and her babies one evening on a road with no lights. Caught me off guard. They are smaller but look almost the same. Not sure if solar spot lights that capture movement would scare tjem away. They probably would get used to it. Maybe a noise that blasts run on ???. Glad your problem is resolved for now. I enjoy watching your journey ❤
Well, here in Georgia [USA], they kick off the legislative session each year with a wild pig roast! I hear it's good eating, LOL! I enjoy hearing your slightly southern accent - and the dead give-away was using the phrase "they tore it up." 😅 Sorry, your nice lawn was ruined.
Pigs are great for naturally cultivating the soil ready for sowing, they also maybe looking for truffle, do you have any you know of? maybe they will show you where it is, check where they have been digging. Try using their natural instincts to your benefit. Everyone's always quick to say kill and remove. We all have a purpose in life. If you have a field or plot that needs cultivating maybe direct them to that spot by leaving peelings and scraps on that patch of land. It's also been known that if the land is left after they've cultivated it, plants of produce etc start growing, based on what they've eaten. They could be a blessing if you understand them.
I guess that is why chateaus had a wall around the property to keep wild boar away
Be careful when driving! If you hit one it is like hitting a rock. And also if you hit one of them, do not get out of the car!
In the Southern US, to eradicate larger numbers, they erect sturdy pens that the hogs can enter but not exit. They bait the inside with shelled corn. They are then disposed. Sometimes they'll be 30 at once.
Cant believe the damage ....Game warden yes good idea i think to keep the numbers down
Oh, the loss of having a chateau that boar like! That was a lot of damage. I feel for you. You did your research, though.❤
I would invest in a lot electric fencing and throw as much pepper i could get hold of in sacks. Pepper makes people sneeze. It keeps cats and dogs off lawns.True, as daft as it seems.
Guard dogs , more electric fences
Oh dear. Would sensor spotlights around the property scare them off?
Oh my! With all the other things that you have to do for such a large property you both really don’t need to be dealing with the boar. Hopefully they will move on into a forest somewhere. Deborah North Carolina 😊😊❤❤
I don't understand what they are digging for in the soil and lawns. This is terrible.
They look for food, mainly insects and worms.
so destructive. i have enough damage from deer and bears and voles. get the gun. be careful driving. i had a bear run into my truck. scary
Exciting to see you in sweat shirt of my undergraduate college - Hollins University now.
Love your instructional moments! So interesting, keep them coming! ❤
A pit should be dug with twig cover, put sweet clover in the center top, maybe a spoiled apple. Then have game warden take care of it. You may get a few at a time.
theres a fence trap with a door closing system that will get them as well. The only thing is you gotta have strong fences because hogs know when they are in a trap
Oh my Karen. When we were there on May 22 you showed us where you had fixed the previous damage. I see they came back the next night and more, so you really had a time of it on top of everything else that you have to do. I hope you have found a solution and won't continue to deal with this. Joi and Ron
You might not like to hear this maybe you really need to check with the loval huntclub if they have traps or bite in the sour apple and let them hunt besides wild boar od good meat good luck all the best
Bores can tear people up never get near one
Are they looking for grubs, mice or rats?
Roots, juicy bits of anything really. They’re omnivores but do like to snuffle through the dirt - they do tons of damage, we have the same problem
You might have made a better buffet for tonight...🎉
1) More electric fencing, I expect. 2) Inform the local hunt, as you did. Isn't it wonderful how the local hunt helps you? They give you an education in country ways. 3) Have you had your tetanus jab/injection? If not, please ask your local doctor about it. 4) Stock up on sanglier recipes. [ I am playing in my second pétanque tournament on Sunday! ]
The best juice ❤ and beautifull smell
I will cook this too miss karen.but how long did you cook the duck? I like you karen... Keep posting..if you may❤
🍎 Karen and Bo, Fabulous, sunny, blue skies day! About potatoes: Little did Marie Antoinette and Queen Elanore know, in our century the variety of potatoes is a billon dollar industry. Especially her most famous words, let them eat cake! Their servants were only allowed to eat ground food and not any form of animal products like meat and deers and goats etc, especially the flying birds like ducks and quails because they ate the animals and had to hunt for them. Potatoes are one Africa's favorite dish which is ground food as they eat a variety of them since they were descendants of the slaves, and so kept the potatoes in their culture from one generation to the other. America has over 200 different varieties of potatoes. A variety are sold as you see in supermarkets. They're even tastier than regular potatoes as most of them has a touch of sweetness when you boil them or cook them just like regular potatoes. We especially love yuca, cassava, malanga, yams and sweet potatoes. They're especially high in starch and so you don't have to eat the animals like cows, pigs, goats, horses, deer, etc because they're very filling. They're cooked in a variety of ways, even using them like sweet potatoes for pies. In Central America there is a dish called Boil Up which is a variety of these potatoes with a sauce of tomatoes, garlic and onions put over them and eaten with boiled green, ripe and medium ripe plantain. That's why the festive dish is called Boil Up. They will also boil whatever fish they're having and add it to the Boil Up dish. Since we are vegetarians, we don't eat any animals, game or animal products. Vegetarians including us don't like any form of cooking oils like vegetable oil, coconut oil, olive oil, etc. Our body is not built like an engine that needs oil. We threw away all our oils in the garbage ten years ago, especially animal fats like lard and duck fat. It builds up in the body and shows in people's neck, arms, breasts, hips, stomach and that's what causes obesity. Since we threw away all our oils in the garbage except for a touch of cream butter in pastries, we lost 80 pounds literally, and had to buy a new wardrobe of clothes! Now if I can get my Danish husband to stop eating animals and flying birds, he can also get rid of all the excess fat on his body. He's very healthy, but still believes he has to eat animal products to be full. If the vegetation animals like cows and dinosaurs and elephants can live without meat or game, we as humans can eat much more fruits, vegetables, lots of different grains in breads and rice and especially the variety of potatoes. Got to go! Happy Fruity Summer!🌴
Im not a real foodie, but I liked this. Simple and with a pinch of history.
Your sand chateau needs to be a notecard of some kind!
You sure worked to make that drink! So glad you were happy with the result! Love your determination!
Very interesting. Cannot imagine how it is! Have to try it!! Funny watching the "kids" eat fast 🙂
Fantastic video!!!
Thank you very much! 😊
You are a brave forager! So fun to watch you hunt down elderflower for lemonade! My friend in the Loire will often harvest them at their peak and freeze them in a large paper bag.....then you can process them when you have time! Bravo for you! Cheers!
That’s a really good idea.
@@queensescape Plus you can always buy the concentrate at IKEA! Big cheat but super to have on hand for last minute summer drinks.....just add sparkling water and ice.....maybe a few lavender buds and a slice of lemon!
Pigeon and dove were readily eaten but I don't think I could do it unless hungry with no alternative. I've eaten pheasant and was pleasantly surprised as it was wonderful.
Potato was introduced in France from Spain during the 16th century but it was not accepted broadly because it was feared to be toxic (it is when eaten raw). It was also thought to transmit leprosy to the point that, in 1748 its culture was forbidden in the north of France. It was Antoine Parmentier (of several recipes fame), a military pharmacist who convinced the king Louis XVI to promote potato. In 1786 he had some potatoes fields guarded by armed soldiers during the day but not at night. The neighbors thought it was an expensive delicious food reserved for nobles and came at night to steal them and finally it became very popular.
That’s a great history. Thank you!
Wow😮❤
Interesting elderberry flower vlog
A fun dinner celebrating food history with your family 👏👏🥰
So glad to have watched this! As someone said earlier in the comments, this makes me want to plant an elder tree!
Me too, actually. I’d not thought of that. 😊
My sister in Denmark just finished making her elderberry juice.❤️Enjoyed seeing you continue this danish tradition.