The Auberge
This used to be the Queen's Head pub But that was long ago It's now a fancy restaurant As its menu board will show. It isn't really quite the place For a village of this size But the owners hope a few reviews Will win a five star prize. This quaint old inn has much to tell Of the brewery trade these days It sadly fell within their spell, Re-named the Snail and Maze. But now new owners, Jean and Jacques, Have closed the pub bit down And if you want to drink real ale You'll have to walk to town. The only link now to this name Are the snails in garlic sauce, Or to the queens of former days Are the owners now, of course. And Jean does all the fish and meat, And, Jacques, patisserie, He's very skilled at making sweets Especially Tarte aux Fruits. Jean excels with chicken breasts, He's a breeze with Coq au Vin, He lets it marinade in wine Then seasons in the pan. He's extra good with fishy meals, Just take his Fruits de Mer, They really have a way with food This jolly handsome pair. They fit in well with village life Although they come from France, They always help out where they can With Breton elegance, And though the village Jack-the-lads Have various words to say, The locals wish them all the best And hope that they will stay. Back to village |