Gastronomic break
with Mélie, our certified Sommelier and passionate cook
You are an epicurean, a wine aficionado or a foodie ? You're interested in wine tasting and would like to know more about French gastronomy and natural wines ?
Our gastronomic breaks are especially designed for you.
Dive into French "art de vivre"
We offer different options that you can choose from depending on the duration of your stay. These are given as exemples, the combination of activities is flexible :
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The Foodie Weekend is a 2 days/ 1 night stay. Held during the weekend from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. Gastronomy, wine, sightseeing, you'll have a bit of everything during this intense weekend.
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The Epicurean Gateway is a 4 days/3 nights stay. From Monday morning to Thursday afternoon. Take the time to immerse yourself more deeply into the French culture.
Wine pairing Dinner
Mélie will prepare a delicious dinner with 3 courses on the day of your arrival with wines of all region of France. It will be the occasion to get to know each other and also to chat about the "art of wine pairing"
Cooking Class
Learn a traditional French recipe of your choice among Mélie's specialties. From the simplest to the most sophisticated recipes, Mélie will adapt to your cooking skills for a 1.5 hour session
Breakfast at your door
A continental breakfast will be delivered to your doorstep each morning in a hamper basket, with freshly baked croissant, bread, homemade jam among other delicious treats
Wine tasting
Unravel the mystery of French wine with a Sommelier. Each wine tasting will include 3 different wines. You'll learn a professionnal tasting method while having fun.
Organised excursion
Discover the area with a local guide. Visit the place of your choice in the afternoon (about 2.5 hour). Castle, wine domain, museum, take your pick ! (entry fees not included)
Picnic in the vines
In the vineyards, enjoy a picnic with local delicacies - cheese, charcuterie, and homemade preserves. The wine, born from these vines, complements the experience.
The gastronomic breaks are designed to give you the opportunity to experience French culture, depending on your wish, all activities and visits can be guided in English or French (from level B1).
Mélie will be your host and guide during these stays.
The Foodie Weekend
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Day 1 :
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Meeting at an outstanding point of view over the Beaujolais region in the morning
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Guided walk in the vines
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Wine tasting and picnic time with local produces
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Arrival in the afternoon in your private accommodation
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Wine pairing dinner
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Day 2 :
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Breakfast "à la française" in a hamper basket at your door
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Cooking class
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Lunch : Let's share your cooking creation with a glass of wine
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Check out before 3pm
The Epicurean Getaway
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Day 1 :
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Meeting at an outstanding point of view over the Beaujolais region in the morning
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Guided walk in the vines
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Wine tasting and picnic time with local produces
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Arrival in the afternoon in your private accomodation
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Wine pairing dinner
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Day 2 :
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Breakfast "à la française" in a hamper basket at your door
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Guided excursion to the local farmers market
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Lunch : enjoy the market's treasures with a glass of wine
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Wine tasting in the comfort of your flat at the hour of the "apéro"
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Dinner on your own *
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Day 3 :
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Breakfast "à la française" in a hamper basket at your door
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Cooking class
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Lunch : let's share your cooking creation with a glass of wine
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Guided excursion of your choice
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Dinner on your own *
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Day 4 :
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Breakfast "à la française" in a hamper basket at your door
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Cooking class
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Lunch : let's share your cooking creation with a glass of wine
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Check out before 3pm
* There are many good restaurants in the area that we can recommend, there is also a bakery/grocery store in the village within a 15 minutes walk and the flat has a fully equipped kitchen.