About the location: Entering into the Midi-Pyreness region of France, the site of your French cookery holiday, is like stepping back into history.
This is the area of stunning villages from the Middle Ages, mysterious old abbeys, and the Lot valley,
location of the robust Cahors wine, one of the oldest vineyards in France (dated
from the 13th century or perhaps earlier). Not to be missed are the regions' remarkable towns,
such as the spectacularly placed Rocamadour, or Toulouse, a big city
with the soul of a village, very friendly and inviting. This is also a
generous land, home to abundant fruit production such as the
melons of Quercy and the prunes and nuts of Agen.
In the heart of the
region, not far from numerous beautiful villages, is the Chateau
that will be your home for three nights during your cookery holiday. An ancient Chateau built from beautiful
old stones, it offers lovely rooms, a pool for the warm months, and cozy
fireplaces for cool evenings.
About the cookery courses: English-speaking Chef Cuisinier of the Chateau’s admirable restaurant,
Guy Herault, will welcome you in his kitchen for hands-on French cookery courses in the preparation of
the creative local cuisine. Each class will last around two or three hours.
Gastronomic Retreat in the Quercy
Beauzeil, Midi-Pyrenees
Cookery Course Itinerary
Day One
- Arrival on your own. Check in to your room before your welcome drink where you will meet
with you host and chef.
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Tonight's dinner will be a lovely gastronomique dinner in the chateau.
- Overnight.
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Day Two
- After breakfast, Chef Herault will welcome you into the kitchen for a cookery course on the preparation
and service of foie gras.
- Your lunch will be the fruits of your labor.
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In the afternoon, a visit of the Foie Gras museum in nearby town of Frespech and a visit to the
charming village of Pennes d’Agenais.
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In the evening, an instructed tasting of the Cahors wine prior to dinner in the chateau.
- Overnight.
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Day Three
- After breakfast, your next cookery course, which will be on the preparation of fish, with lunch to
follow.
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In the afternoon, a visit to the Chateau Lamartine for a tasting of the AOC Cahors wine and
a visit to the Chateau de Bonaguil.
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Dinner in the Chateau.
- Overnight.
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Day Four
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US$650 per person based on double occupancy
Additional nights and single supplement available on request.
Special 'foie gras' itinerary available January through March, please inquire.
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2009 Tour Dates
Available any day of the week, except for Friday or Saturday, for a minimum of two people.
Join a date others have confirmed: September 28 - October 1.
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Included in the cookery holiday:
- Three nights accommodation in the Chateau
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Daily breakfast
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Three gastronomic dinners (beverages not included)
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Two cookery courses with gastronomic lunch, wine included
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Entrance to Foie Gras museum
You will need a car for this program and we are happy to assist with a low cost rental.
Agen is ½ hour and Toulouse is 1 ½ hours from the property.
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