Comments and References for the Chateau de Matel

References and Comments on the Ecole des Trois Ponts

Language and cookery lessons in a friendly, convivial atmosphere taught by fully trained professionals.

Group and University Courses

Comments from the University Professor from College DuPage:

The Cooking and Gastronomy Course at the Chateau de Matel provides students of all ages with a varied program of hands-on cooking classes, educational day trips to local establishments and a greater understanding of French culture. As a Professor of Culinary Arts at the College of DuPage outside Chicago, I have led several groups on this tour, with participants who ranged in age from 18 to 65. Our hosts at the Chateau always make our group feel at home with their welcoming and genuine hospitality. The warm and lively atmosphere promotes a sense of fun and relaxed learning. Students are given the opportunity to cook with a master French Chef, and each comes away with recipres to try out at home. Day excursions to local markets, vineyards, oil-pressing workshops, and an award-winning chocolatier expand the students' understanding of the beauty and bounty of the Roannaise region. Cheese classes, wine classes, and delicious meals at fine restaurants promote sensory learning experiences that could not be recreated anywhere else. Meals at the Chateau are a particular treat with everyone gathered around the large dining room table exchanging stories from the day's activities. highly recommend the Cooking and Gastronomy Course for any group that is interested in broadening their horizons and sharing in a truly exceptional experience. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information.

Chris Thielman
Hospitality Administration
College of DuPage
e-mail: thielman@cdnet.cod.edu
phone: (630) 942-2720

Comments from the University Professor from Purdue University:

René Dorel's Ecole des Trois Ponts is an example of French culture at its best. What better way to appreciate the French way of life than through cooking, wine and cheese classes, complemented by regional excursions to a vineyard, oil press and chocolate maker, all the while living in a French château! The school offers 4-star quality treatment in an intimate and personal setting. Particularly appealing to the university student, the program is adaptable to the semester calender and to French immersion, if desired. Your students are in for one of the best experiences of their lives. Anyone wishing to discuss any aspect of this school is welcome to contact me.

Becky Brown
Purdue University
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
765-494-3828

Comments from the University Professor from Washtenaw Community College:

Ecole Des Trois Ponts was truly an exceptional life learned experience for myself and my students. The activities were creatively prepared by our host Rene. Our accomodations consist of a historic 18th century Chateau set in acres of natural beauty. The gracious ambiance of elegance and charm fully met all our needs. The expectations of the course was professionally designed to educate and stimulate the palate as well as your artistic talent. The program at Trois Ponts school demonstrated French culture and Culinary Cuisine at its best, which holds true to pure delight unique and a magnificent stay.

Chef Terri M Terrera
CEC therrera@wccnet.edu
(Instructor, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor MI)

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

	References and Comments on the Ecole des Trois Ponts
	Language and cookery lessons in a friendly, convivial atmosphere taught by fully trained professionals.
	Group and University Courses Comments from the University Professor from College DuPage: The Cooking and Gastronomy Course at the Chateau de Matel provides students of all ages with a varied program of hands-on cooking classes, educational day trips to local establishments and a greater understanding of French culture. As a Professor of Culinary Arts at the College of DuPage outside Chicago, I have led several groups on this tour, with participants who ranged in age from 18 to 65. Our hosts at the Chateau always make our group feel at home with their welcoming and genuine hospitality. The warm and lively atmosphere promotes a sense of fun and relaxed learning. Students are given the opportunity to cook with a master French Chef, and each comes away with recipres to try out at home. Day excursions to local markets, vineyards, oil-pressing workshops, and an award-winning chocolatier expand the students' understanding of the beauty and bounty of the Roannaise region. Cheese classes, wine classes, and delicious meals at fine restaurants promote sensory learning experiences that could not be recreated anywhere else. Meals at the Chateau are a particular treat with everyone gathered around the large dining room table exchanging stories from the day's activities. highly recommend the Cooking and Gastronomy Course for any group that is interested in broadening their horizons and sharing in a truly exceptional experience. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information. Chris Thielman Hospitality Administration College of DuPage e-mail: thielman@cdnet.cod.edu phone: (630) 942-2720 Comments from the University Professor from Purdue University: René Dorel's Ecole des Trois Ponts is an example of French culture at its best. What better way to appreciate the French way of life than through cooking, wine and cheese classes, complemented by regional excursions to a vineyard, oil press and chocolate maker, all the while living in a French château! The school offers 4-star quality treatment in an intimate and personal setting. Particularly appealing to the university student, the program is adaptable to the semester calender and to French immersion, if desired. Your students are in for one of the best experiences of their lives. Anyone wishing to discuss any aspect of this school is welcome to contact me. Becky Brown Purdue University Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures 765-494-3828 Comments from the University Professor from Washtenaw Community College: Ecole Des Trois Ponts was truly an exceptional life learned experience for myself and my students. The activities were creatively prepared by our host Rene. Our accomodations consist of a historic 18th century Chateau set in acres of natural beauty. The gracious ambiance of elegance and charm fully met all our needs. The expectations of the course was professionally designed to educate and stimulate the palate as well as your artistic talent. The program at Trois Ponts school demonstrated French culture and Culinary Cuisine at its best, which holds true to pure delight unique and a magnificent stay. Chef Terri M Terrera CEC therrera@wccnet.edu (Instructor, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor MI)
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