8 Day Spa, Cycling, and Wine Tasting Holiday in Lot-et-Garonne, Southwest France
Spa, Wine tasting & Sports Holiday in France
This is the perfect holiday where you can you can relax and rejuvenate with treatments by the pool, as well as be active and enjoy activities such as canoeing, cycling, and walking, and then finish the day by indulging in great food and wine in the stunning South West France. Reward your efforts after exercising for the day through relaxing by the pool and being served gourmet meals by your host, Adam, a lover of food and wine.
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Highlights
- Gourmet dinners
- Spa visits, Cycling, and Canoeing
- Village markets
- Wine tasting and Armagnac tasting
- Gourmet restaurant
- Day trip
- Daily meals including three-course gourmet dinners
- 7 nights accommodation
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (US$ 203 per person)
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (US$ 181 per person)
Accommodation
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 at Agen train station to be greeted by your hosts before being driven to the farmhouse where your holiday will begin (airport collections can be arranged upon request for a supplement-please see the costing and extras tab)
Settle into your charming room before getting to know your fellow guests over delicious aperitifs
Enjoy a social evening with a 3 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 - Walking and Relaxation treatments
This morning you will walk 11km to a local delightful village market for coffee and croissants to discuss your activities with the rest of the group and your tutor Caroline
Lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen with views of the countryside all around to help inspire your creative side
The afternoon will be spent relaxing and enjoying treatments of massage and reflexotherapy.
There will be free time to use all the on-site facilities before aperitifs are served by the pool
A 3 course gourmet meal will then be served in the grounds or the farmhouse kitchen accompanied with local delicious wines
Day 3 – Cycling, spa visit and Armagnac
With the use of electric bikes a lovely cycle ride in the stunning French countryside visiting French market towns.
Afternoon spa visit
Early evening, you will visit a family run Armagnac distillery (which Gascony is famous for) and learn how it is made and the history behind it and, more importantly, tasting before returning for dinner back at the farmhouse
Day 4 – Free Day
Lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen depending on the season
Late afternoon you will visit a beautiful chateau famous for its aperitifs and wines for an afternoon of wine tasting
Dinner will be served back at the farmhouse giving you time to relax in the lounge or by the swimming pool firstly, or to take advantage of one of the onsite activities such as table tennis or cycling
Day 5 – Walk, gourmet restaurant and spa visit
- Today we will have a relaxing lunch at a gourmet restaurant
- Afternoon spa visit
- A 3 course gourmet meal will then be served in the grounds or the farmhouse kitchen this evening
Day 6 – Canoeing and treatments by the pool
- Enjoy a canoe trip to a lovely local village
- Lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen
- Treatments and relaxing by the pool
- A 3 course gourmet meal will then be served back at the farmhouse
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 fun you have had
Day 8 – Saturday – Departure day
After breakfast, guests are asked to check out by 10am
You will return home with fantastic memories
As with all of our exclusive breaks, this holiday can be tailored to meet the needs of the group. Please contact us to discuss your personal requirements and we 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
All of your daily meals, drinks, and tastings are included in the total cost of this holiday. You will enjoy one meal at a gourmet restaurant, gourmet dinners, and wine tasting.
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
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
All extracurricular activities in this holiday are free. So, if you do not feel like taking a trip after your lessons, you can try onsite table tennis, shooting, badminton, and cycling, or you may just like to relax by the pool with a glass of soul-warming Armagnac. There is also a great selection of board games that will amuse you during the warm nights and let you enjoy the company of other guests.
Spa treatments
The retreat package includes one spa visit, massage, and reflexotherapy treatments.
What's included
- Gourmet dinners
- Spa visits
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Village markets
- Wine tasting
- Armagnac tasting
- Gourmet restaurant
- Day trip
- 7 nights accommodation
- All meals, drinks, and wine tasting
- Transfers from and to Agen train station
What's not included
- Airfares
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
120 km
Transfer not provided
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
93 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS), Bordeaux-Mrignac Airport (BOD), or Bergerac Dordogne Prigord Airport (EGC). Transfer from and to these airports are available upon request. This price is per car, not per person.
Arrival by train
- The closest train station is Agen train station. French Holidays Plus will pick you up from the train station. The pick-up is included in the price.
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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