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Bordeaux, France - 3 nights
Available April to November
We equate "wine" with "Bordeaux" with good reason. This UNESCO and World Heritage site is renowned not only for its incredible wine production but for its two thousand year old history, beautiful architecture and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy a three night stay indulging in fine cuisine, Bordeaux wines and the French “Art de vivre”. Stay in gorgeous accommodations, explore the area, learn about the finest in food and wine and participate in hands-on cooking classes and wine tastings.
Suzanne will be your hostess and instructor during your stay. Her personal story begins with wine - always a good start! She was a managing director of a vineyard for several years and has had intensive wine education training, learning oenology and the history of wine, soil science, and everything about the very complicated French wine classifications. She became a “wine expert” and started her own business teaching professional wine tasting. After moving to Bordeaux to a gorgeous Second Empire castle, Suzanne began her own business focusing on cooking classes and wine education. The Chateau not only has a beautiful reception room for tastings and other kind of functions but now has a professional kitchen in the "Orangerie" accommodating up to 12 students for hands-on classes. Suzanne was tutored by a fantastic woman who once managed a duck farm and has taught Suzanne everything there is to know about duck and its many preparations including the famous foie gras and "confits". But duck is not her only specialty and Suzanne has a wonderful variety of very French and very simple family recipes to share with you! THREE NIGHT ITINERARY Day One  Arrival and transfer to the Château.
Time to relax and unwind. Casual dinner in the “Orangerie”. Overnight accommodation at the Château. Day Two  Breakfast.
Departure to one of the most beautiful outdoor markets of the region. Cookery class at the Château, followed by lunch. Coffee and tasting of “cannelé” (historical sweet of Bordeaux) at the Château. Afternoon and evening free with open choice of restaurant in Bordeaux (transfer available). Overnight accommodation at the Château. Day Three  Breakfast.
Transfer to Bordeaux. Private guided tour of the town followed by lunch (free choice of restaurant). At 5 p.m. wine education in the “Orangerie”, with tasting of 7 Bordeaux wines followed by a cookery class and dinner. Overnight accommodation at Château. Day Four  Breakfast. Time to relax before transfer to the airport or railway station.
MARKET VISIT AND COOKING CLASS  Enjoy a market visit with your hostess to collect your ingredients for a cooking class in a beautiful Château. You will prepare complete menu including a starter, main course, cheese and dessert. The menu will focus on a touch of the South-West cuisine of France. A sample menu may include: Salade Landaise, Broad been salad with bacon, salted "cannelé" with ruccola salade, etc. (starters) fish with a special sauce, Duck Parmentier, Porc "cocotte", etc. (main course), tasting of ewe cheese with home made fig jam, apple "tourtière", roasted figs or peaches, etc. (sweet).
The class lasts about four hours and is only available on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. A car is also required. You will meet your hostess in the castle about 10 a.m. Then you will drive together to one of the most beautiful outdoor markets of the region (depending on the day the distance will be from 16 to 35 km) . Visit of the market and discovery of local producers. Upon arrival to the Orangerie at the Chateau, you will be tutored by your hostess during the preparation of your lunch which will be tasted with local wines. You will indulge in excellent quality wines, all of which come from nearby vineyards. Depending on the season you will also cook some excellent organic vegetables that come directly from your hostess' kitchen garden. GROUP SIZE A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour and the tour is limited to a maximum of 8 participants. (The number of participants refers to how many persons are required to run the tour, not to how many persons you must have in your party. Please inquire) HOW TO ARRIVE Nearest airport : Bordeaux Mérignac (20 minutes)
Train station : TGV Bordeaux Saint-Jean (10 minutes) *These details are provided as additional information. Please check below to see if transfers are included in this tour. BOOKING INFORMATION
THREE NIGHT PROGRAM Double Room/US$1550 (local transport included)
Double Room/US$1150 (car rental required)
Single Traveler/US$2075 (local transport included)
Single Traveler/US$1325 (car rental required) *Pricing may vary depending on market fluctuation
*Visit of Saint-Emilion, Archachon Bay, Médoc area, Sauternes area or Spa "Vinotherapie" (prices on request)
After availability is confirmed, a non-refundable 30% deposit per person and the completed and submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Final payment is due no later than 45 days before your arrival date. Available April 15-November 15 for a minimum of two persons. Please inquire. THREE NIGHT PROGRAM
*Three (3) nights' accommodation in historical 19th century Château
*Three (3) buffet breakfasts of freshly baked croissants and baguette, cereal, fruit, home-made jams, yoghurts, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, freshly squeezed orange juice.
*One (1) meal at Château including a selection of wines direct from the producers
*One (1) guided market-tour
*Two (2) cookery lessons
*One (1) private city tour of Bordeaux
*One (1) wine education with tasting of 7 wines
*Equipment and ingredients for the cookery class and wine tasting (fully equipped professional kitchen, aprons, tasting glasses, spittoons)
*Seasonal fresh vegetables from the kitchen-garden
*Transportation during the tour by taxi
Airfare and personal expenses are not included. For further inquiries or to register, click here. Click here to return to top of page.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please contact us for cancellation policy information. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
CLIENT REMARKS Thank you so much for demonstrating and wonderful menu. Chuck had enjoyed with you learning, cooking, cleaning and eating! We will look forward to a future visit. All the best. An unbelievable afternoon, with unparalleled food and wine, coupled with terrific host and hostess. Fantastic afternoon and company. What a wonderful time! We have so enjoyed ever aspect of our time here at the Château, from the wonderful wine tasting to eating our own creations from the kitchen! Suzanne has been a most gracious host and we will definitely try to return. It was such a pleasure to meet you and enjoy your cooking teaching and great food from France plus Bordeaux wines. We have had an absolutely superb time. What a fabulous way to sample fine food and wine in such a warm and relaxing atmosphere. You have inspired us to host a dinnr party when we return to Dublin. Thank you for the delicious food, wine and company. What a wonderful afternoon! Thank you so much for introducing us to the preparation of foie gras and duck confit. We look forward to visiting your beautiful chateau again. What a wonderful introduction to Bordeaux you have given to us. Thank you so much for extending your home, your generosity to us. I truly hope that our paths cross again. Thank you so much for a wonderful few days in a special, special place. "The dinner of a lifetime. Merci!" "To mark my 40th birthday, I wanted to indulge my love of food and wine and what a wonderful way to do it by attending your class!" "I had a fantastic day, likely the best I will experience here in Bordeaux. I cannot wait to return for more!" Click here to return to top of page. MAP* This exciting region is depicted below. You can also access Google MapsTM by clicking HERE. 
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