Wine and Gastronomy Courses for individuals in English

Starts in 2008 on September 28th
 

In this program, entirely conducted in English, there are : 4 Wine Classes with Tasting ( Beaujolais, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne);  1 day excursions to Beaujolais and 1 day in Burgundy, "The Making of Wine" class, "How to buy Wine" class and  one meal at top gastronomic restaurants.

 
 

"One of the most memorable experience I have had ! Superb food & wine, beautiful people, exceptional accomodation ! Very well organized, great value. I will treasure this memory forever !"
 

      




 

 

Program Details

Sunday

Arrive on Sunday at Chateau de Matel, guided visit of the Chateau and 7.30pm Dinner at Chateau

Monday - Côte Roannaise & Bordeaux

Departure 9.15am Visit of medieval villages  

"The Making of Wine", a class held at a Côte Roannaise vineyard.

 

Vigneron casse croute, visit some medieval villages on the way back.

 

6pm Bordeaux tasting

Tuesday: A day in the Beaujolais

Beaujolais is one of France's best-known wines, but least-visited wine regions. Visit picturesque authentic wine villages of Beaujeu, Villié Morgon, Chiroubles et Fleurie

Tasting of different Cru du Beaujolais at Chateau du Thil XII Century.

A typical Beaujolais lunch with Odile & Patrick le Bourlay.

Wednesday: Champagne

9.30 am visit of Pilati Pastry/chocolate factory,  visit  of "Les halles Diderot" indoor market and Roanne City center.

 

 

12.30pm Champagne, presentation and tasting

Rest of the afternoon free

Dinner at the château

Thursday: The Essence of Burgundy

Visit to the Chateau "Clos de Vougeot" and Burgundy Wine Road

Tasting and Lunch at a domaine.

2.30pm Visit to another domain in Ladoix Serigny, tasting top barrel-fermented and barrel-aged Burgundy whites and reds in the cellars with commentary by the owner.

Visit to Beaune

Return to Roanne

7.30pm Dinner at the chateau

Friday: A Gastronomic Day

 

Morning class on "How to buy wine", while tasting some little known wines.

1pm Lunch at "Chateau de Champlong" Gastronomic Restaurant

 

Free afternoon

7.30pm Dinner at the Château


Saturday: Departure after Breakfast

Cooking & Gastronomy Tour
Twin room, private shower and toilet		 €1 450 per week
deposit €150		 Extra week of General French
Add €990 per week
Cooking & Gastronomy Tour
Single room, private shower and toilet		 €1 600 per week
deposit €150		 Extra week of General French
Add €1140 per week

 

"This was an excellent tour. The variety was very good & interesting.
Your hospitality was very friendly and made us feel very welcome and confortable."

"Excellent content and background information to help understand the wines we were tasting.
 The Chef prepares superb food to accompany the wine of the specific region."


for more information about the courses we offer

Tel.: [33](0)4 77 71 53 00     Fax: [33](0)4 77 70 80 01
Ecole des Trois Ponts, Château de Matel, 42300 Roanne, France

Or in the US contact Karen KVThielman@aol.com