Wine and Gastronomy Courses for Universities & groups

Special 4 days program, from Sunday to Thursday
 

Specialized courses designed for groups of between 6 to 12 people.

"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

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.

7.30 pm Dinner at the Chateau

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

7.45pm Dinner at Champlong Gastronomic Restaurant

 

Thursday: Departure after Breakfast

Transportation by coach, organised by Ecole des Trois Ponts. Coach trip takes 1 and a half hours.

Possible from May till October. Price depends on number, please consult us.
 

 The accompanying group leader is accommodated free of charge.

"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