40 years of
Le Manoir:
What's On
Discover a feast of daytime and evening events
Creating an environment of joy for guests has been Chef Raymond Blanc’s OBE foundation for building Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons over the last 40 years. During 2024, join us for a series of events that celebrate this special birthday.
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.
Discover a feast of daytime and evening events
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +44 (0) 1844 278 881
Seasonal Events
Guest Speaker Series
From July
Join us as some of the gardening world's greatest minds share their knowledge at the Raymond Blanc Gardening School.
Next up:
17 July
Grow to Eat - Robert Smith
17 October
Willow Weaving Masterclass - Emma Stothard
18 September
Thinking Outside The Box Masterclass - Joe Swift
Includes: guest speaker masterclass of your choice and a working-style lunch
10.30am-3.30pm | £285 per person
Please note: all seating is across shared tables
40 Years of Art at Le Manoir With Raymond Blanc OBE
6 August 2024
Join Raymond Blanc and the Le Manoir team for a lunch celebrating 40 years of art at Le Manoir. From the bronze sculptures that grace our gardens by Lloyd Le Blanc to Juginder Lamba's fascinating sculptures within our walls, our manor house is a treasure trove of artistic wonders. Explore the works of many artists beloved by our Chef Patron, Raymond Blanc, each imbued with profound meaning. It begins with a welcome from Raymond, together with chilled champagne and delicious canapés. Linger over an exquisite five-course lunch. After coffee, tea and petits fours, take the opportunity to explore the gardens that host many of Raymond's favourite sculptures. The combination of gastronomy and art promises a memorable day.
Includes: Champagne and canape welcome reception with Raymond Blanc, five-course lunch with wines, tea, coffee and petit fours.
Time: 11:30 to 4pm. Price: £295pp
Please note: all seating is across shared tables
Hundred Hills Vineyard Tour
5 September 2024
Indulge in the Oxfordshire countryside, where Hundred Hills Vineyard and Private Estate awaits. Embark on an exclusive journey through the pristine, award-winning vineyards, cradled amidst ancient woodlands and the picturesque Stonor Valley.
Step into the heart of the winery, where oak casks and burnished steel bear witness to years of winemaking mastery. Here, tradition meets innovation as the age-old wisdom is seamlessly blended with cutting-edge scientific techniques to craft these delicious English sparkling wines. Then return to Le Manoir to enjoy an exquisite 5 course dinner carefully curated by our Chef patron Raymond Blanc and paired with wines from the Hundred Hills vineyard.
Includes: transfers to and from Hundred Hills Vineyard, a guided tour and a 5 course dinner at Le Manoir with accompanying wines.
£335pp
Christmas Carol Concert Evenings
December
Prepare to be spellbound at Le Manoir’s Christmas Carol Concerts. These
atmospheric evenings, held in our neighbouring 12th-century church, promise
exquisite harmonies amid twinkling candlelight. Each concert is graced by
coveted guest choirs, with this year’s line-up including Oxford University’s
longest-running chamber choir, Schola Cantorum, its premier jazz vocal
ensemble, The Oxford Gargoyles, and the renowned Choir of Somerville College.
Monday, 2 December
Schola Cantorum
Tuesday, 3 December
The Oxford Gargoyles
Wednesday, 4 December
Somerville College
Includes: Champagne reception, choir performance, four-course dinner with wines, tea, coffee and petits fours.
£335 per person (early booking recommended)
Please note: this is a black tie event
Upcoming Events
Save the Dates
We have an array of exciting events still to come. With further details to be announced, save the date and make plans for your next visit to our honey-hued manor house.
2 October
Lunch with Raymond Blanc OBE
11 October
40 Years of Vintages—A Champagne Dinner with Moët Hennessy
18 November
Raymond Blanc's 40th Anniversary Chef's Dinner
Year-Round Activities at Le Manoir
The Raymond Blanc Cookery School
Master the secret behind Chef Patron Raymond Blanc's exquisite seasonal cuisine at our Cookery School
The Raymond Blanc Gardening School
Navigate our eleven gardens and learn green-fingered skills at our enchanting gardening school
Expert Garden Tours
Join an experienced guide and navigate each of our varied, blooming gardens. Our tours take place every day.
In-Room Spa
Retreat to the comfort of your exquisite room or suite and choose from wide range of signature treatments, massages and therapies.
Birds of Prey Experience
Learn all about hawk handling and lives of these magnificent birds of prey with expert handlers in our picturesque grounds.
Photography with Paul Wilkinson Studios
Join award-winning photographer Paul Wilkinson for a private photography session across our beautiful hotel and grounds.
Expert Garden Tours
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +44 (0) 1844 278 881
In-Room Spa
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +44 (0) 1844 278 881
Birds of Prey Experience
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +44 (0) 1844 278 881
Photography with Paul Wilkinson Studios
Thank you for your interest in Belmond.
Prefer to talk? You can call us on +44 (0) 1844 278 881
Explore Our Past Events
Culinary Craftmanship
Seven Protégés
Melodic Masterclass
Festival of Music
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