Sketching for foodies October 12-16 2018

Come along on a creative and culinary weekend in the fabulous South of France.   Lead by Annette Morris and Anne de Ravel, this 4-night weekend combines sketching workshops, cookery, food and wine tasting, the perfect getaway for singles or couples


Maison Quarante B&B.
Maison Quarante is peacefully situated at the end of the 'Grand Rue' in the heart of the hilltop village. This magnificent house was built in 1805, and has been carefully renovated with all modern facilities yet without losing its charm. The rooms are centrally heated, comfortably furnished with en-suite bathrooms and have views of the village or the large garden and its pool, and the rolling landscape or the vineyards beyond. 
http://www.maisonquarante.com

Closest Airports: Béziers, Carcassonne, Montpellier, Perpignan, Toulouse

​Closest trainstation​: Beziers and Narbonne

Group size: A minimum of 3 participants is required to run this tour and  is limited to a maximum of 6 participants. 
The Perfect Gateway Autumn Weekend
Sample Itinerary: (subject to change according to the weather)

Friday- arrival day – Settle in at the Maison Quarante.  Welcome drinks and dinner where you’ll meet Annette who will give you the keys/ introductions to sketching in Languedoc

Saturday - Travel with Annette to Narbonne for your first sketching session. Lunch at one of the colorful restaurants in the Les Halles (non-sketchers are welcome to join) before returning to Maison Quarante.  A little bit of relax before we go for wine tasting. Back in time for dinner.

Sunday-  You’ll be sketching at one of the region’s finest outdoor markets.  Lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Maison Quarante.  In the afternoon you can continue sketching or take a walk in the village before you start cooking the evening meals. 

Monday –  Annette will take you to one of the most picturesque spot on the Canal du Midi. Lunch at the local bar (non-sketchers are welcome to join). The afternoon will be free to spend as you wish before a tasting and picnic dinner. You’ll get a chance to sample cheeses, local charcuterie and other delicacies.

Tuesday - Breakfast 


​Fee: 
€ 570 per person (double occupancy) 
€ 650 per person (single occupancy)
non sketchers in shared room  370€

Included:
Three 3-hour sketching workshops/day in different locations
Four (4) nights' accommodation with breakfast. All tastings
One (1) hands-on cooking class
Four (4) dinners with wine
One (1) wine tasting   
​Transports to sketching places

Not included:
Transports from and to airport or train station.
Lunch and refreshment during sketching sessions 

Booking and Travel Details
To make a reservation or for any inquiries, please contact Anne de Ravel at www.saveurlanguedoc.com
Email: deravelanne@gmail.com
Phone: +33 6 59 99 78 69


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 A 25% deposit will secure your reservation.                                                                                                          Final payment is due no later than 10 days before your arrival date. If the balance remains unpaid at that time, we reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled and retain the deposit paid.