| DORDOGNE CULINARY TOUR- For information or to book, phone or email info@beauxvoyages.com LEARN RECIPIES AND TASTE REGIONAL WINES AT A 4 STAR HOTEL IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AREA OF FRANCE Learn French culinary secrets and wine appreciation in one of the most fabulous areas of France, the Dordogne valley, famous throughout France for its unique cuisine. Three half-days of cooking and wine lessons at the beautiful Chateau de Roumegouse, under the supervision of owner and director Jean-Louis Laine. These culinary tour classes are organized with three rotating work stations so guests can both participate and also observe the chef and other guests who are cooking. Stay exclusively in 4-star Michelin rated chateaux hotels, and enjoy exquisite culinary treats (some of which you helped prepare!) and great regional wines. Visit all the major attractions in the area as well Tour the famous cliff-side village of Rocamadour. Take a boat ride 300 feet underground in the Gouffre de Padirac caverns. Visit Peche Merle and Lascaux II caves to see prehistoric cave paintings which are among the most famous in the world. |
| Note: This Tour is Not Being Offered in 2009. CALL 1-877-362-0045 |
| Rocamadour |
| Castle Tower-Rocamadour |
| Aerial views of Our 2 Four Star Hotels: Chateau de Roumegouse (above) and Domaine de Rochebois (right) |
| Day 5 Transfer to Vitrac to our next luxury hotel, the Domaine de Rochebois. Visit 3 of the "100 Most Beautiful Villages of France": Domme (a 13th century bastide), Beynac (the movie "Chocolat" was filmed here), and La Roque Gageac. Hotel - Domaine de Rochebois. Day 6 Visit village of Sarlat, then on to Lascaux to tour the world famous Lascaux II cave, visit La Roque St. Christophe (troglodyte fortifications) and St. Leon sur Vezere (another of the "100 Most Beautiful Villages of France"), then finally tour the Chateau de Losse (Renaissance chateau). Hotel - Domaine de Rochebois. Day 7 Shuttle to train station in Souillac after breakfast |
| Lascaux - Discovered in 1940 by two boys chasing their dog, the world's most preeminent site for cave paintings due to number and quality. Original cave closed to public in 1963 to prevent damage to paintings, but Lascaux II, an exact duplication, opened in 1983. Called the "Sistine Chapel of the Perigord." An educational and spiritual experience |
| What's Included? Hotel fees and gratuities in 4-star Michelin rated chateaux hotels. All breakfasts and dinners. Transfers from train stations at Brive-la-Gaillard (arrival) and Souillac (departure). All baggage transfers to and from train stations and between hotels. All culinary and wine lessons, including printed copies of recipes learned. All entry fees to attractions visited. . Price does not include: Alcoholic beverages (except at hosted cocktail parties and wine classes). Lunches. Fees for optional activities (golf, hot-air balloon ride, etc.) Air and train transportation prior to pickup at Brive-la-Gaillarde train station and after drop-off at Souillac train station. Entry Fees- Fees for designated guided tours and attractions are paid by Beaux Voyages. Any other visits or activities (examples: golf; balloon ride over Rocamadour, horseback riding) are at the guests expense. |
| Gouffre de Padirac Boat Ride 300 ft. Underground |
| Southwest France Cuisine |
| Visit Beynac and its remarkable chateau once captured by King Richard the Lion Hearted (the movie "Chocolat" was filmed in Beynac as well). Options available include hot-air balloon rides, golf, hiking, tennis, horseback riding, cycling. And there is much more!! Your Beaux Voyages hosts, the Ballenberger family, will personally lead you on this week-long adventure, and they hope to add your name to the list of many well-traveled guests who declare that their visit with Beaux Voyages in the Dordogne was their greatest vacation experience ever! |
| I T I N E R A R Y June 16-22, 2005 (maximum 12 people per departure) $3,095 per person double occupancy Day 1- Meet at train station in Brive-la-Gaillarde. Transfer to hotel (Chateau de Roumegouse). Group welcome and cocktail party before dinner. Hotel - Chateau de Roumegouse Day 2 Morning- Optional hot air balloon ride over Rocamadour cliff-side village (one of the "100 Most Beautiful Villages of France"). Visit Rocamadour. Afternoon- Cooking classes at Chateau de Roumegouse restaurant under the supervision of owner Jean- Louis Laine. Wine tasting class and discussion before dinner. Hotel - Chateau de Roumegouse. Day 3- Morning- Tour the Gouffre de Padirac caverns and take a boat ride 300 ft. underground. Visit to a glass blower’s workshop. Afternoon- Cooking and wine classes at Chateau de Roumegouse. Hotel - Chateau de Roumegouse. Day 4 Tour the world famous Peche Merle caves and museum and see original cave paintings from 10,000 to 20,000 years ago. This is one of the top attractions of its kind in the world. Afternoon- Cooking classes and wine tasting at Chateau de Roumegouse. Hotel - Chateau de Roumegouse |
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