La Maison De Colombo – city’s first French boutique hotel, restaurant and wine bar

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La Maison de Colombo, the city’s first French boutique hotel, restaurant and wine bar recently opened its doors. Located on the vibrant Stratford Avenue, Colombo 6, it is a place where the charm of Sri Lanka meets the elegance of French hospitality.

Bringing this concept to life are co-founders Christophe Coucaud and Pascal Gavotto, two Frenchmen, both captivated by Sri Lanka. Together with the team at La Maison, their vision is to create new ways of experiencing ‘art de vivre’ or the art of living – with good food and wine, good company and beautiful surroundings.

This boutique hotel offers 7 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, reflecting French elegance and Sri Lankan style. A stay here offers a break from the hustle and bustle of Colombo and is an ideal retreat for a city staycation or even when on business.

With art and literature central to the French culture, each room gives a glimpse of this. Take ‘Les Écrivains’ or the Writers Suite that evokes the romance of French literature. This spacious suite offers a dining area, a balcony, and the real showstopper – a jacuzzi for two set in a spa-like bathroom.

Each of the rooms and suites are distinct to fit varied guest preferences.

At La Maison de Colombo, authentic French bistro cuisine takes centre stage, showcasing the many regional culinary traditions of France.

Signature French dishes include Coq au Vin – chicken thigh braised with wine, Boeuf Bourguignon – traditional French beef stew, and Quenelle sauce Nantua – prawn dumplings in creamy sauce. The Cheese Fondue – fondue Savoyarde and charcuterie items deserve a special mention. The team at La Maison will help pair any dish with a carefully curated selection of French wines.

Staying true to French culinary traditions, the setting here is ideal for a long leisurely meal, with beautiful culinary presentations and pretty surroundings.

La Maison also features a unique French wine and champagne bar - ‘Le Bar à Vins’ offering a never before experience in Sri Lanka. The selection here is sourced directly from producers of the famed vineyards in Bourgogne, Bordeaux, Cahors, Sancerre, Chablis and the famous Bollinger Champagne.

During the day, La Maison is also ideal for ‘un rendez-vous à la française’ – gathering with friends, a loved one or even a casual meeting, with many spaces to reconnect such as the poolside, the secret garden or at the bar patio. Experience ‘Petit dejeuner’ – authentic French breakfast, or light lunch with popular dishes such as croque-monsieur, quiche Lorraine, crepe suzette and tarte tatin.

La Maison de Colombo features a boutique presenting little treasures from France such as artisanal biscuits and sweets, and French mustard and vinegar. For the first time in Sri Lanka, discover Griottines – the renowned French cherries in liqueur. These treats make for delightful indulgences.

La Maison de Colombo invites diners and travellers to experience this sensory journey that transcends borders, celebrating the best of both Sri Lanka and France.

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