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France: Cooking and Painting in Southwest France
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Languedoc-Roussillon, France - 7 nights
Your home for the week is a beautiful domaine situated in the breathtaking Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, rich in vineyards, history and delectable foods. We call this region, the "other South of France" since it is still an undiscovered part of this wonderful country rich in everything from wine, truffles, stunning landscapes and lovely people.
Painting courses during your stay are based around observation and the gathering of visual information. During the courses you will be taken on drawing and photographic trips to the most beautiful settings in the area - Gorge d'Heric, Canal du Midi, Minerve and other medieval villages, fishing ports, fields of grapes or sunflowers, coastal towns and more.
Painting techniques include watercolour, oil, acrylic, collage, glass painting and printing, using digital computer technology. Subjects range from landscape, portraiture and drawing from imagination.
PhotoShop and Illustrator computer programs can be used to convert original images for use in print and design. Computer knowledge is used in combination with scanned artwork to create cards and prints that you can produce yourself.
 
In addition to your painting courses you will also enjoy gourmet meals prepared by your hostess, who is also an accomplished chef. You will learn traditional French and English Cordon bleu cooking as well as new and innovative ideas which cross cultures and inspire your hidden creativity. In addition to lessons in the kitchen you will visit many fresh local markets, farmers' shops and wine caves for the lessons' ingredients and for education in wine tasting and wine selection for dinner.
The restaurant, located in the chateau, is only available for guests staying at the Domaine. During dinners, the ambiance is lovely and allows for a relaxing evening intermingled with delicious gourmet food, friends and lots of laughter. This was definitely a highlight for me during my visits. You will feel like you are at a special dinner party each evening. You may dine in either the dining room or by candlelight on the terrace.
Need some relaxing time? The garden surrounds the house and comprises 4 acres of secluded lawns, orchard and vines. There is plenty of space for those who prefer peace and quiet. For the more energetic there is a large heated swimming pool, a large trampoline and a separate lawn for playing croquet, badminton, table tennis and giant snakes and ladders. Bikes are also available.
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| 2005/2006 FEES PER PERSON |
DEPOSIT |
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After availability is confirmed, a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person and the completed and signed registration form will secure your reservation. Final payment is due in full 60 days before your arrival date. (Sorry, no credit cards accepted). |
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Dates are flexible.
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Included in the program are all courses, materials and supplies, accommodations and daily breakfasts.
Airfare and personal expenses are not included.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of a client cancelling a holiday a refund of the balance can only be made if the booking is re-sold (less the $50 per person non-refundable booking fee). There can be no guarantee that a re-sale will be possible. In the unlikely event of your holiday being cancelled by the operators owing to circumstances beyond their control, their liability is limited to the amount of money that you have already paid. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
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