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The Alouette - Luxury European Barge Cruise in France

Sample Menu

Sunday

Amuse-bouches
Foie Gras on Pain d Piece
 
Entree
Roast Sweetcorn Soup with Lobster and Spiced Butter
 
Main
Crispy Skinned Sea Bass Fillet on Pea and
Mint Puree with a Truffle Beurre Blanc and Watercress Salad
 
Dessert
Sticky Date Pudding with Whisky Toffee Sauce and Cream  Fraiche
 
 

Monday
 
Buffet Lunch
Moule Mariniere
Shrimp and Celeriac Remoulade
Watercress, Frisse, Fennel and Orange Salad
Grilled Vegetable, Artichoke and Ricotta Tart with Fruit Chutney
Insalata Caprese – Mozz, Basil, Tomato, Spanish Onion Vinaigrette
 
Amuse-bouches
Wholemeal Pancakes topped with Duck and Red Pepper Chutney
 
Entree
Tempura Zuchini Flowers stuffed with Chevre,
Honey and Thyme with Beetroot Relish
 
Main
Chicken breast stuffed with Morel Mushrooms wrapped in Jambon Cru with Asparagus tips,
Pesto Quinoa and a light Chicken Jus.
 
Dessert
Raspberry Brioche with a White Chocolate Sauce

 

Tuesday

Buffet Lunch
Honey Cured Pork Fillet Mignon Studded with Clove and a Orange and Garlic Glaze
Smoked Salmon and Camenbert  Quiche
Potato and Egg Salad with Tarragon and Sundried Tomato
Baby Spinach, Parmesan and Crouton Salad
Melon and Proscuitto
 
Amuse-bouches
Beetroot and Walnut Pate on Wholemeal Crostini
 
Entree
Caramelized Onion of Auxonne ,St. Agur and Pear Tart
 
Main
Rosemary and Garlic marinated Lamb Loin,
Herbed Cous cous, Steamed Broccoli and Red Current, Red Wine Jus
 
Dessert
Peach Tartin with a Vanilla and Pecan Ice Cream

 

Wednesday

Amuse-bouches
French Sausage and Comte En Croute
 
Entree
Quail marinated in Citrus and Genepi on Creamy Polenta
 
Main
Chef’s Signature Dish - Twice cooked Pork Belly,
Asian style Salad with Chilli Caramel Dressing and Basmati Rice
 
Dessert
Lime and Rhubarb Poussette with an Almond Tuilles

 

Thursday

Buffet Lunch
Oven baked Salmon Fillet with a Dill Hollandaise
Spinach, tomato and  Chevre Quiche
Mesclun and Boccocini Salad
Chickpea, peppers,  and Feta Salad
Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
 
Amuse-bouches
Quail Egg and Caviar Tartlet
 
Entree
Spicy Capsicum Soup
 
Main
Fillet d Boeuf et Foie Gras En Croute, Feta and Rosemary Potato Smash,
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Wilted Spinach
 
Dessert
White and Dark Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry and Mint Salsa


Friday

Buffet Lunch
Dijon Mustard encrusted Veal Fillet
Savoyard Tart
Cous Cous Salad
Roast Root Vegetables with Feta and Toasted Seeds
Rocket Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad
 
Amuse-bouches
Thai Sweetcorn and Coriander Fritters with Chutney
 
Entree
Dill and Crab Cakes with a Campari Sorbet
 
Main
Confit de Canard with a Cherry Glace,
Celeriac and Potato Gratin and Grilled Courgettes
 
Dessert
French Lemon Tart with a Raspberry Coulis and Fromage Blanc
 

Features & offers

Culinary Itinerary

Culinary Itinerary

Explore the small fortified towns and villages, picking up a few culinary tips as you go. More »
Journeys in Europe

Journeys in Europe

The Alouette is just one of the diverse luxury experiences available from Orient-Express More »
Routes & Itineraries

Routes & Itineraries

Explore the Canal du Midi, one of the most beautiful waterways in France. More »
Accommodation

Accommodation

Relax on the sun deck as the picturesque French landscape drifts by or wonder downstairs for a four course meal cooked by your personal chef…  More »