“Unforgettable experiences shared by the lucky few!”
8 Day Gourmet Wine & Food Vacation in Lot et Garonne, Southwest France
French Holiday Plus, Figuès, 47600 Moncrabeau, France
Gastronomic Discovery
Spend an amazing time discovering the fantastic food, wines, Armagnac, history and culture of south-west France. This luxury tailor made tour will take your breath away. You will stay at a private 180 year old farmhouse set in 50 acres where your every need will be met by your specialist team who are on hand to ensure an unforgettable stay. There will be plenty of free time to ensure your holiday is not frantic but rather a relaxing and fulfilling experience. Explore all the best Gascony has to offer in this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Meet new people or come as a group.
Meet the instructors
Caroline & Adam
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Highlights
- Gourmet dinners
- Village markets
- Wine, Armagnac, and champagne tasting
- Foie gras and cheese tasting
- Gourmet restaurant
- Pairing wines to food
- Day trip
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French
Airport transfer available:
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (US$ 196 per person)
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (US$ 196 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (US$ 174 per person)
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (US$ 174 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Table tennis
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Wireless internet
During your course, you will stay in Baron-Figuès which is part of a gorgeous 150 year old farmhouse with five beautifully appointed guest en-suite twin or double bedrooms. And one of the main attractions of this farmhouse is its large open plan traditional kitchen. Guests can sit around the homely table, that seats 14 guests, and share delicious meals. There are also no single supplements for solo travelers to have a private room!
So if you are travelling as a group, this is ideally suited to your needs and offers the wonderful traditional French feel to it. If you are travelling solo, there’s nothing better than the farmhouse, where you will share the accommodation with Caroline and her husband and meet likeminded people who share your passion for the French way of life.
This accommodation combines the wonders of rural Gascony, modern-home comforts of a traditional French farmhouse, and unbeatable food and wine experiences that will stay with you forever.
Program
The itinerary is for guidance only and is subject to change depending on the group’s needs and wishes but is typically as follows:
Day 1 - Arrival day
Arrive in the afternoon to be greeted by your friendly hosts. There is a free collection service from Agen train station. Airport (Toulouse, Bordeaux, Bergerac) collections can be arranged upon request for a supplement
Settle into your delightful room before getting to know your fellow guests over delicious aperitifs
Enjoy a social evening with a three course gourmet dinner served in the farmhouse kitchen along with a short introduction from your hosts about what to expect over the next few days
Day 2 - Boutique wines
This morning after breakfast you will go to a local delightful village market. Coffee and croissants with the locals with a brief history of the ancient kingdom of Henri IV, the future king of France. You will then return to the farmhouse to relax by the pool. A delicious lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen
After lunch you will begin to explore the wines of the region, sampling the best wines you have discovered from local family producers. Learn the differences between the great wines and how to select the right wine to best accompany your meal. This is a wine course like no other - your hosts select only the best wines from the best boutique vineyards in France. You will be privileged enough to sample wine from stock with less than 2,000 bottles left in the world
Dinner will be served back at the farmhouse giving you time to relax in the lounge or by the swimming pool or to take advantage of one of the onsite activities such as pool, table tennis or cycling
Day 3 - Foie Gras and Armagnac
After a leisurely breakfast, you will have time to relax by the pool, enjoy the onsite activities or take a short visit to one of the many local attractions. Lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen
After lunch, you will visit a family run foie gras business where you will learn how it is made and taste it cooked three ways
What better to wash down your foie gras than Armagnac. Early evening, you will visit a family run distillery (which Gascony is famous for) and learn how it is made from grape to Armagnac. Sample different vintages across generations of production. These are millesime armagnacs, not blended, and bottled for you directly from the cask.
A 3 course gourmet meal will then be served back at the farmhouse kitchen accompanied with local delicious wines
Day 4 - Lazy day
After a leisurely breakfast, you will have time to relax by the pool, enjoy the onsite activities or take a short visit to one of the many local attractions. Lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen
After lunch you will visit a beautiful chateau famous for its aperitifs and wines for an afternoon of wine tasting and a walk through history
Dinner will be served back at the farmhouse giving you time to relax in the lounge or by the swimming pool or to take advantage of one of the onsite activities such as pool, table tennis or cycling
Day 5 - Champagne and Stars
After a leisurely breakfast, you will visit a bustling french market in the ancient town of Condom.
Visit the cathederal, mingle with the locals, sample the cheeses, meats and fruits then relax with a coffee and watch the world pass by.
Today you will have a relaxing lunch at a gourmet restaurant
After lunch, you will cleanse your palate with a course about Champagne and Methode Traditionelle. Try whites and pinks, dry and sweet, all delicious
Dinner will be served back at the farmhouse giving you time to relax in the lounge or by the swimming pool or to take advantage of one of the onsite activities such as pool, table tennis or cycling
Day 6 - Cheese and Wine pairing
After a leisurely breakfast, you will have time to relax by the pool, enjoy the onsite activities or take a short visit to one of the many local attractions. Lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen
In the afternoon, spend time discovering cheeses from the region and around France. Understand the different processes and tastes.
Return to the farmhouse to relax by the pool and spend time with your new friends putting all you have learnt to the test as you match wine and champagne with cheese and foie gras.
A three course gourmet meal will then be served back at the farmhouse kitchen accompanied with local delicious wines
Day 7 - Day group excursion
Relax with a delicious breakfast this morning before heading out on a fun excursion for the day. Today you’ll enjoy an excursion to a location of your choice! Your hosts will take you to visit further afield depending on the groups preferences. Explore the stunning scenery and relax on your final day, and enjoy lunch whilst you out.
This evening you’ll return home for your final dinner, where you’ll reflect on the week and how much you have learnt.
Day 8 - Departure day
After breakfast, guests are asked to check out by 10 am.
You will return home with fantastic memories and new skills to last you a lifetime
As with all of the exclusive breaks, this holiday can be tailored to meet the needs of the group. Please contact your hosts to discuss your personal requirements and they will ensure your holiday is exactly as you want it to be.
Included excursions
All excursions are included in the price.
Instructors
Caroline
Caroline and her husband, Adam, have decided to leave their comfortable life in Kent and headed off for a new adventure in France with their four young children. The summers spent vacationing by the Mediterranean had instilled in them a love for the outdoor life. Looking back, this was probably madness, as they had little knowledge of France and no real idea of what they were coming to. Caroline, a qualified teacher for over 20 years, loves her work running PMC Studio France. She enjoys meeting fascinating people from all over the world who come to learn or enjoy a relaxing holiday.
Adam
After working in global consulting and finance, Adam jumped at the chance to rebalance his life more in favor of family. Adam's passion for food and wine has been cultivated during these early years and he has honed his skills over the last decade living in “Garden of France”, an area rich in gastronomic delights, fabulous wines, and amazing Armagnacs. For Adam, cooking is a journey through the senses. Next to him, you will understand how local produce is made and the traditions behind it.
Location
This holiday will take place in Gascony, France. Gascony is an undiscovered region of Southwest France, so there's no chance that you will have to wrestle with crowds when you go to sample the wonders that make this region so special. You will quickly learn why Gascony is famed for its sumptuous local produce and seasonal recipes and you will realize that the locals take their food very seriously.
If you are partial to a cheeky little treat, Gascony is one of the main producers of foie gras. It's not just mouth-watering food you have to look forward to. You can't visit Gascony without trying out the fruits of the vine. Wherever you walk, you will be able to see the many vineyards sprawling over the hills and valleys and discover that the wines are individual, full of character, and exquisite.
Food
Gascony is an undiscovered region of southwest France. So, theres no chance youll have to wrestle with crowds when you go to sample the wonders that make this region just that bit more special. While there, you will quickly learn why Gascony is famed for its sumptuous local produce and seasonal recipes and you will realize that the locals take their food very seriously indeed. And if youre partial to a cheeky little treat, Gascony is one of the main producers of foie gras.
Its not just mouth-watering food you have to look forward to though. You cant visit Gascony without trying out the fruits of the vine. Wherever you walk, youll be able to see the many vineyards sprawling over the hills and valleys and discover for yourself the wines are individual, full of character and exquisite. This creative and unique holiday retreat combines the wonders of rural Gascony and modern home comforts of a traditional French farmhouse and unbeatable food and wine experiences that will live with you forever.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Seafood
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
All extracurricular activities on your holiday are free. So if you don't feel like taking a trip after your lessons you can try on-site table tennis, badminton, shooting, and cycling, or you may just like to relax by the pool with a glass of that soul-warming Armagnac. There are also great selections of board games that will amuse as you while away the warm nights and share company with other guests.
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Gourmet dinners
- Village markets
- Wine tasting
- Foie gras
- Armagnac tasting
- Gourmet restaurant
- Champagne tasting
- Cheese tasting
- Pairing wines to food
- Day trip
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
123 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 196 per person
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
91 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 174 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) or Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD). This price of the transfer is per car, not per person. Collection from Agen is included in the price of your holiday.
Airport: Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
Airport transfer available:
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (US$ 196 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
Airport transfer available:
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (US$ 174 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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