We are fans of French cuisine and/or cycling who meet three evenings a year to enjoy some of both. Each evening features a menu of six courses taken from the regions through which the Tour de France passes that day, and two wines, one regionally appropriate French selection and a second, specially chosen selection from Grochau Cellars. Almost all of our ingredients are from local, organic growers and ranchers, sometimes including our own "micro-farm."
Portions will be ample, but if you want seconds, just ask. We recommend going for a good, hard ride before dinner.
These will be full-service, sit-down meals. We will be dining outside, under tent canopies in case of rain. Dress appropriately.
Technology willing, we'll have the full-length Versus coverage of that day's stage up on a big screen. (Doping jokes will receive wan smiles.)
We'll start with champagne cocktails at 6:45 and seat dinner at 7:15 each evening.
Rates: $85 per night, includes wine.
Reservations: La Musette is limited seating, reservation-only. Please let us know you are coming by calling 503-287-2753 or using the email address below. For evenings that are sold out, we can put your name on the waiting list in case of last-minute cancellations.
In order to hold your reservation we ask that you pre-pay at least 50%. You can send a check or use Paypal or give us regular money. We'll send you the details after we hear from you. Once we receive your deposit we'll dramatically reveal La Musette's Portland location. We need to receive your deposit at least 7 days in advance in order to hold your reservation.
Saturday, July 11, Stage 8: Andorre-la-Vieille to Saint-Girons (The Pyrennees)
Saturday, July 18, Stage 14: Colmar to Besançon (Alsace/Franche Comté) SOLD OUT
Saturday, July 25, Stage 20: Montélimar to Mont Ventoux (Alpine Provence) SOLD OUT
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Cancellations: No problem one week in advance. Less than a week, 50% refund. Less than 24 hours, no refunds, sorry.
Mean Rules: Sorry, no dogs nor children under 16. No smoking in the dining area. No suing.
