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Bordeaux Gourmand
France: Bordeaux Gourmand
(Options: Day Cooking Classes, Wine Tours)
Bouliac (Bordeaux), France - 3 or 6 nights
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. The "Bordeaux Gourmand" offers both a three and a six night option for those interested 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!
Bouliac (Bordeaux), France
ITINERARIES
SIX NIGHT ITINERARY (*A rental car is required for the 6 night program)
*Limited to 8 guests per tour
and per departure date
 Day One
Arrival on your own to your home for the
week, a stunning 19th century Château. Time to relax and unwind and discover your new
surroundings.
Casual “baked in the
bread-oven” dinner in the “Orangerie”. Overnight accommodation at
the Château.
Day Two
 After a wonderful breakfast, departure to one of the most beautiful outdoor
markets of the region.
Lunch near the market. In the afternoon, wine education in the Orangerie with tasting of 7 Bordeaux wines, followed by a cookery class and dinner.
Overnight accommodation at the Château.
Day Three
 Following breakfast, departure to the wine areas "Graves" and "Sauternes". Visit of wineries with private tasting. Visit of "Château de la Brède,", historical property of Montesquieu, famous French philosopher and writer.
Lunch at "La Forge" in Leognan.
In the afternoon private city tour of Bordeaux, followed by dinner.
Overnight
accommodation at the Château.
Day Four
 Following breakfast there will be a “Duck workshop”, with lunch and
wine-tasting in the "Orangerie". Participants take away with them the goose liver (foie
gras) and confits prepared in the workshop.
In the afternoon, departure to the Arcachon Bay. Visit of an oyster farm with tasting. "Pinasse" boat ride in the bay. In the evening preparation of a seafood dinner at the Orangerie. Overnight accommodation at the Château.
Day Five
 Following breakfast, departure to Saint-Emilion. Private guided tour of this lovely town followed by lunch.
Visit of a wine cellar with tasting. In the evening dinner in Bordeaux.
Overnight accommodation at the Château.
Day Six
 Following breakfast, free time in Bordeaux for the whole day.
Gala-dinner at
the Château in the grand
dining room.
The great dining room has been lovingly restored in fine Italian style. The walls are decorated with beautiful 19th century paintings.
You will dine on a huge granite table, lit by a gorgeous Murano glass corona and set by fine crystal glass-ware.
Overnight accommodation at
the Château.
Day Seven
Breakfast. Time to relax before departure.
THREE NIGHT ITINERARY
 (*Limited to 8 guests per tour
and per departure date for a minimum of 4 guests)
Day One
Arrival and transfer to the stunning 19th century Château, in an
air-conditioned car. Time to relax and unwind and discover your new
surroundings.
Casual “baked in the
bread-oven” dinner in the “Orangerie”.
Overnight accommodation at
the Château.
Day Two
 Following 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 with driver available).
Overnight accommodation at the Château.
Day Three
 Following breakfast, transfer to Bordeaux. Private
guided tour of the town followed by lunch (free choice of
restaurant).
At 5pm 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.
HOW TO ARRIVE
Nearest airport : Bordeaux Mérignac (20 minutes)
Train station : TGV Bordeaux Saint-Jean (10 minutes)
| BOOKING INFORMATION |
2008 FEES PER PERSON
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DEPOSIT |
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Six Night Program
Double Room/US$3525
Single Supplement/US$400
Three Night Program
Double Room/US$2280
Single Supplement/US$250
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After availability
is confirmed, a non-refundable deposit of
US$800 per person and the completed and
submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Final payment is due no later than
60 days before your arrival date. |
| 2008 DATES |
INCLUDED |
Available April 15-November 15 for a minimum of two for six night program and minimum of four for three night program. Please inquire.
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SIX NIGHT PROGRAM
*Six (6) nights' accommodation in a historical 19th century Château
*Six (6) buffet breakfasts of freshly baked croissants and baguette, cereal,
fruit, home-made jams, yoghurts, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, freshly
squeezed orange juice
*Two (2) meals at the Château including a selection of wines direct from
the producers
*One (1) guided market-tour
*Two (2) cookery lessons
*One (1) duck workshop
*One (1) wine education of 3 hours with tasting of 7 Bordeaux wines
*Five (5) meals during outdoor visits
*All guided private tours as mentioned (Graves, Sauternes,
Château de la Brède, Arcachon, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux)
*Equipment and ingredients for the cookery classes and wine tasting (fully
equipped professional kitchen, aprons, tasting glasses, spittoons)
*Seasonal fresh vegetables from the kitchen-garden
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 in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
*You will be tutored for your cookery classes and wine tasting by your hostess Suzanne
Airfare and personal expenses are not included.
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For further inquiries or to register, click here.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If client cancels, deposit is non-refundable
If client cancels within 30 days of arrival, balance is
non-refundable
Travel insurance is highly recommended.
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