Joséphine Baker's Chef Inspired Our Supper 60 Years Later | Manor & Maker

Ever wondered what it takes to host a glamorous dinner party in a French château? Join us at Château de Saint-Germain-des-Prés as we pull back the curtain on the preparation, planning, and magic that goes into creating an unforgettable evening. From setting the perfect table to preparing a multi-course French feast, this behind-the-scenes look reveals the reality of château entertaining in the Dordogne. Watch as we transform our historic dining room and bring together all the elements for a truly special dinner party. Whether you're dreaming of château life, planning your own elegant dinner party, or simply love French culture and entertaining, you'll get an inside look at how we make it happen at Manor & Maker. What you'll see: Dinner party planning and preparation Table setting and château décor French cooking and menu creation The reality of hosting in a historic property Final reveal of our glamorous dinner 📍 Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Dordogne, France 💌 Want to experience château life yourself? Visit our website to explore our creative retreats and cultural experiences at Manor & Maker. #ChâteauLife #FrenchChateau #DinnerParty #FranceLife #Dordogne #FrenchDining #ChateauLiving #EntertainingAtHome #FrenchCountryside #LifeInFrance #ChateauRestoration #ManorAndMaker #FrenchCulture #ElegantDining #BehindTheScenes   / latelierdessaveurs24   https://beacons.ai/latelierdessaveurs... Manor & Maker theme music by Jamie Christopherson and Jeff MacDonald for Louder Productions. Want to join in? www.manorandmaker.com Get free stuff and discounts on Patreon   / manorandmaker   Follow us on Instagram @manorandmaker Welcome to Château de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, our 500-year-old home in Southwest France's Dordogne region. We're Sara & Stephen, creative retreat hosts building a life where creativity shows up in everything we do. He's an artist, and we both believe everyone is more creative than they think. What We Share: This is our take on château life: hosting art retreats and creative workshops, watching transformations unfold, learning restoration and interior design as we make spaces beautiful for our guests, embracing slow living in rural France, and discovering that creativity isn't about being an artist. It's about finding joy in how you approach everything. You'll See: Behind the scenes of our retreat experiences, the real work of creating magical moments, our learning curve with this 500-year-old building, authentic French culture as we live it, and what happens when people discover their own creativity in Southwest France. Whether you're curious about château life, drawn to creative exploration, dreaming of France, or just love watching people build something meaningful, welcome to our community. The perfect pairing of creative journeys and bespoke château experiences.

Spring Prep at Our French Château (And a New Village Restaurant) | Manor & Maker
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Spring Prep at Our French Château (And a New Village Restaurant) | Manor & Maker

Feral Hogs: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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Feral Hogs: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

INSIDE Josephine Baker's Château des Milandes
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INSIDE Josephine Baker's Château des Milandes

The Full Wedding Video | Manor & Maker
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The Full Wedding Video | Manor & Maker

We Transform Our Château Kitchen (and Drink Very Good Wine in St-Émilion) | Manor & Maker
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We Transform Our Château Kitchen (and Drink Very Good Wine in St-Émilion) | Manor & Maker

Restoring the Chairs of @chateaudelalacelle  | Leather Restoration
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Restoring the Chairs of @chateaudelalacelle | Leather Restoration

What We Found Behind the Walls of This Forgotten Kitchen
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What We Found Behind the Walls of This Forgotten Kitchen

I Bought this Painting Without Seeing It...
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I Bought this Painting Without Seeing It...

Dame Eileen Atkins | Alec Guinness, WWII & Being a Child Performer
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Dame Eileen Atkins | Alec Guinness, WWII & Being a Child Performer

Inside the Largest 1-Day Antique Market in France: Château de Chambord
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Inside the Largest 1-Day Antique Market in France: Château de Chambord

Reclaiming Room at the Chateau, Handmade Menu Board and Dordogne Flower Festival | Manor & Maker
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Reclaiming Room at the Chateau, Handmade Menu Board and Dordogne Flower Festival | Manor & Maker

S13 E16: Iran Peace Deal & Feral Hogs: 6/21/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
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S13 E16: Iran Peace Deal & Feral Hogs: 6/21/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

The Ultimate Downstairs Tour Inside Our 500-Year-Old Manor
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The Ultimate Downstairs Tour Inside Our 500-Year-Old Manor

Checking on Dan After His Accident in a Michelin-Starred French Restaurant!
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Checking on Dan After His Accident in a Michelin-Starred French Restaurant!

Our Chefs experience the new kitchen, While our second retreat gets underway | Manor & Maker
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Our Chefs experience the new kitchen, While our second retreat gets underway | Manor & Maker

Château de Hautefort and haunted hotels
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Château de Hautefort and haunted hotels

Inside the Château’s Future | Château de Razac
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Inside the Château’s Future | Château de Razac

Taking our Guests to Lalande | Markets, Brocantes & the World's Oldest Pastel Studio | Manor & Maker
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Taking our Guests to Lalande | Markets, Brocantes & the World's Oldest Pastel Studio | Manor & Maker

Worth a much as an apartment | Shockingly rare 300 year-old-table re-discovered
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Worth a much as an apartment | Shockingly rare 300 year-old-table re-discovered

We visit MANOR & MAKER | Our FIRST TIME seeing their CHATEAU
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We visit MANOR & MAKER | Our FIRST TIME seeing their CHATEAU