About the location: Entering into the Midi-Pyreness region of France 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. 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 lessons: English-speaking Chef Cuisinier of the Chateau’s admirable restaurant,
Guy Herault, will welcome you in his kitchen for hands-on classes 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
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 class 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 lesson, 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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2008 Tour Dates
Available any day of the week, except for Friday or Saturday, for a minimum of two people:
January 8 - February 19; March 6 - June 15; September 17 - December 20.
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Included in the program:
- 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 cooking classes 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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