Breakfast at Château de Détilly: A Morning Worth Savoring

Breakfast at Château de Détilly Writers' Retreats.

Mornings at Château de Détilly start slow and easy—the kind of mornings that make you glad you’re here. The first thing we do is gather for breakfast, and it’s more than just a meal; it’s a little ritual that sets the tone for the whole day.

The table is full of simple, fresh things: a pot of tea, a strong coffee, or a soothing herbal infusion, and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Croissants and fresh bread from the local boulangerie fill the air with their buttery, warm aroma, and there’s jam made from fruit grown right on the château grounds. Greek yoghurt and eggs cooked just the way you like them round out the spread.

It’s not a rushed breakfast. You take your time, sip your coffee, watch the light shift across the terrace, maybe chat with the other writers or just enjoy the quiet. It’s the kind of breakfast where ideas start stirring before you even touch your pen.

By the time you finish, you’re nourished, awake, and ready to settle in with your writing. There’s no hurry—just a gentle start to a day where creativity has the space to breathe. At Détilly, breakfast isn’t just about food. It’s a small, everyday luxury that reminds you to slow down and enjoy the moment… before your words start flowing.