Here comes Elvis

Money is tight for everyone and it’s harder to find than ever! That’s why on New Year’s Eve at L’Es Pratx, instead of providing the traditional expensive multi-course menu especially straight after Christmas, we’ve listened closely to what people really want. We have accordingly arrived at a price that will give guests the very best value without compromise and have organised a fabulous evening that hopefully all can afford.

We believe that New Year’s Eve should be all about having fun, celebrating the ‘now’ and looking forward to a better year ahead. So, with this in mind we have arranged a relaxed, fun, party night with a complimentary aperitif on arrival, free bubbly at midnight, sumptuous food, and great live music with dancing.

The evening starts with a complimentary welcome aperitif between 8 and 9pm followed by a delicious festive dinner that will comprise the following menu:-

Feuilleté de saumon, maquereau, gambas, mascarpone et tomates confites.


Sorbet citron limoncello. 


Goujons de boeuf sauce aux champignons et porto et gratin des legumes.


Torte au chocolat noir, sauce caramel chaude et coulis framboise.

At 10.30pm (approx) the music will commence with a new band called ‘Friends of L’Es Pratx’. These are hugely talented, young vibrant musicians who will be playing a mixture of Afro-beat and jazz-funk with only one old dude who plays congas (guess who!). The ‘star attraction’ arrives on-stage at 11.30pm when, having been privileged to secure his only performance in the entire world, we are delighted to present the Rock God himself, ‘Mr ELVIS PRESLEY’. He will be singing many of his old classic numbers at your table and at midnight will announce the ‘seeing out’ of 2011, and the ‘welcoming in’ of 2012 when everyone will be given a free glass of bubbly to celebrate. The music will continue on into the small hours until the last person drops.

All this for only 49€ per person and a big reduction for children under 12years @ 15€.

To be fair to some guests who don’t drink, we have not included wine in the ticket price. However on this special evening we are serving 1litre pichets @ 10€, or 6€ per half pichet and there will also be the usual comprehensive selection of regional wines.

For further information either call 04 68 33 90 76 or email: tim@lespratx.com

Hot Hot Hot

 Excitement is brewing amongst the ladies of the local expat community as three very handsome, heavily tanned and perfectly formed young men will be  performing their striptease Top Gun show at the Chateau this friday night.  The restaurant L'Es Pratx is being transformed into a nightclub setting with those enjoying buffet style dining having prime viewing seats!  There are a few places left and a reservation is required.   Make it your girls night out!

Gead Mulheran ‘Rocks on Saturday night’

This Saturday at the Château Gead Mulheran and his band of Blues & Rock musicians entertained us with renditions of old classics, reminiscent of P.J. Proby and Little Richard together with studded belt and rich, powerful vocals. Coming from Manchester but now living near Sête on the ‘Bassin de Thau’ on the Mediterranean coast. All were up and dancing their worries away till 1.00a.m in the morning. There was no slow dancing and for those of us who embarrassed ourselves dancing ‘the twist’ and ‘the jive’ there was compensation in the fact that we were too old to care what we looked like! We served a hot buffet of home smoked Salmon, Seafood paella, braised lamb with a Madeira glaze and a hot steamed white chocolate pudding to name just a few of the dishes. With all these money worries around the world and bad weather, I think that a bit of fun is in order. Really kitsch but hey, who cares. We all made fools of ourselves; it was very cathartic. Too busy to be fed up but not too bored to ‘go for it’!!

Michel Aubenas’ Afrobeat Band rehearses for New Year’s Eve

 

This week ‘At the Château’ the Blues & Rock musician Michel Aubenas has been rehearsing with his new line up: Sebastian Crouzilles on percussion, Stéphane Paoli on Bass guitar, Jean Brice Louis on Sax, Nicolas Michaux on guitar & Tim Hazael on the kongas. Michel describes his dynamic new band as a mix of ‘Afro funk beat’. Originally hailing from his native country of Benin where he has been inspired by the rhythms of African ‘Afrobeat rock’ & blues.
 

The band are playing ‘At the Château’ on New Year’s Eve where all the folks at the Château will be in a party mood ready to dance the night away. New Year’s Eve Banquet-Buffet-Feast with live music & Dancing. Please phone 00 33 (0)468 46 58 33 for reservations or email: info@goholidayfrance.com

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On subsequent posts I hope to introduce you to news, stories, recipes, music & activities at Château du Puits es Pratx. I hope that you will enjoy the journey that I have already taken & the future that is still left to discover for those who enjoy France, food, photography & art.