Wine and Gastronomy Courses for Universities & groups

Also Short Wine Courses    -    Prestige Wine Courses

 
 

Specialised courses designed for groups of between twelve and twenty-two 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.

7.45pm Dinner at L'Astrée restaurant, run by gastronomic & creatif Chef Simon Falcoz

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 Champlong Gastronomic Restaurant

 

Free afternoon

7.30pm Dinner at the Château


Saturday: Departure after Breakfast

Transportation by coach, organised by Ecole des Trois Ponts. Coach trip takes 1 and a half hours. Costs 900 hours for the group for private minibus.

Cost per person based on 2 people sharing a twin room with private shower and toilet, inclusive of all wines, meals and excursions. These prices are for the months of January, February, March and April, for other period of time, please consult us.
 
2006 Group of 12-14 Group 15-21
Prices in twin room 2 people sharing 1450 euros per person 1350 euros per week
Single room supplement 120 per week 100 euros per week

 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."

SUPPLEMENTAL VISITS
 


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Also Short Wine Courses

and Prestige Wine Courses


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