At the Inn of the Frog Eaters
After our visit to Reford Gardens we drove about 40 miles east to the village of Le Bic. There we stayed at a place called Auberge du Mange Grenouille, which means, according to Judy, either the Inn of the Frog Eaters or maybe the Inn of Eating Frogs.
Though we only spent one night, this place was an experience unto itself. We learned about it from our friend Pat of Site and Insight.
Notice the giant frog to the left. The ambiance here is friendly, relaxed, and just a bit mischievous.
We stayed in a room on the first floor that looked out onto the back garden.
The garden is informal, lush and colorful, containing interesting objects of all kinds.
It has a stupendous view of the St. Lawrence.
As well as little nooks appropriate for more private conversations.
Here is a view from the second floor. There are rooms up here, though this picture was taken from the balcony of the restaurant.
This was our room, full of all kinds of interesting artwork. Probably not a place to stay with small children. Please ignore the unmade bed.
This trumpeting angel and bird cage were just above my seat in the restaurant. There was a live bird in the bird cage, which I don’t think would be allowed in the US. Canadians seem more relaxed about those things.
The food, incidentally, was top notch. Judy had what she called the best scallops she had ever eaten in her life. I had the rabbit, which was delicious and also resulted in one less rodent available to girdle the Amelanchier or cause other garden mayhem.
Much of the decor seems like a sly spoof of fin de siècle elegance. What appears to be some unintentionally comical dirty postcards circa 1900 are framed and hung in the bathrooms. You won’t find that at the Super 8.
Neither Judy nor I are inclined to eat frogs, but this was a perfect place to spend our last night on the Gaspé Peninsula.
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My mouth is still on the floor!! I would love to sit in those red chairs up there and just take it all in! Such a stunning place to stay and experience!! Thank you for sharing this one Jason! Nicole
Hi Nicole! We got to spend a couple of hours relaxing in those chairs and it was wonderful.
Well, I guess the décor is exactly what you would expect in the Inn of Frog Eaters! I loved the gardens, but just not sure I would want to stay in those rooms….
The rooms were perfectly comfortable, and with doors opening onto the garden, what more could we want?
Looks like fun, which is what a vacation should be!
Very true.
Who could resist a post with such a title, I take it frogs were on the menu?
I don’t think there were, actually.
Did you hear or see any live frogs while there? The garden is delicious, so inviting with those big red chairs. It would be fun just to see all the collectibles. I too noticed that in Canada that they are much more relaxed with the idea of having pets in restaurants.
All the frogs seemed to be inanimate.
What a place! After reading your post, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there.
We would recommend it.
Looks amazing. I think you have planted the seed for a summer trip for us this year. Thank you.
And not too far off for you.
What a fun place–from the friendly gardens to the unique decor. Yes, that is a good thing you ate that rabbit. Cheers!
A rabbit a day keeps the gardener at play. Or something.
You and Judy know how to live!
We do our best!
So glad you enjoyed your stay there, Jason. It’s a handy overnight stop, coming or going to Métis.
Pat, we just loved it! Thanks for the recommendation. Incredible food, a wonderful garden for sitting, a delightful room, and the decor was a total hoot.
It was a great part of the trip.
That looks like a great find. I love the eclectic sculptures popping up everywhere.
So did we.
I wondered what they’d serve you for a meal. I’m glad it wasn’t frogs!
We didn’t eat any frogs, though I hear they taste like chicken
Oh, what fun! You certainly had a memorable and action-packed trip. Love the garden here and your room (my bed is rarely ship-shape!)
I did read and enjoy the Reford posts but was at a loss about the art exhibits.
It was one of the nicest gardens I had ever seen at an inn or b&b.
Funny experience staying in this Inn, Jason. I especially liked the angel and bird cage, I think this is not allowed here as well.
I liked that angel too, I kept expecting to hear a blast through that trumpet.
Frogs are not my thing either, but it is such an interesting place and view from the garden is just stunning.
I like frogs, I just don’t like to eat them.
The first time I ate frog’s legs was in CHICAGO at the Housewares Convention reception. They tasted like chicken. What a hoot that giant upright green frog.
If it only tastes like chicken I’d just as soon eat chicken.
What a cool place to stay! Every bit of your vacation sounds wonderful! 🙂
We were sad to leave.
Seems like a most unusual place to stay. The gardens and view would make it worthwhile, but I could pass on the indoor stuff. Glad you enjoyed it though.
Not what I would want to live with on a regular basis, but fun for a night or two.
I don’t eat frogs but oh I love this spot!
Frog eating is not mandatory.
I would love to stay in this place, is really beautiful
And a lot of fun, not to mention great food. Incidentally, I tried to follow your link to your blog but couldn’t get to it.
Sorry it is working now!