Sunday -
after breakfast a visit to the most colourful market in
the region : that of Montcuq. And then a trip to St Cyprien
to visit the "Grange de Marcillac" where you
will be initiated into the secrets of the black truffle,
the 'black diamond' of the Quercy, following a 'truffled'
lunch at the Grange (drinks included).
Evening:
dinner and overnight in the château.
Monday -
visit to the Lot Valley. Cahors and its 'Pont Valentré',
the beautiful village of St Cirq-lapopie and, if you wish,
a visit to the prehistoric site at Pech Merle with its
paleolithic cave paintings.
In
the afternoon you can visit the hilltop village of Lauzerte
on the way back to the château. Dinner and overnight
in château.
Tuesday -
After breakfast Guy Hérault, the chef
cuisinier, welcomes you into his kitchen for a hands-on
session all about the preparation and service of foie
gras. At lunch time you will eat the fruit of your
own labours! (wine included).
In
the afternoon a visit the Foie Gras museum in nearby Frespech.
In
the evening, before dinner, a visiting oenologue will reveal
the particularities of the Cahors wines in a pre-prandial
wine-tasting session. Dinner and overnight in château.
Wednesday -
After breakfast another session in the château kitchen
on the theme 'Fish'. Again you will consume your own production
at lunchtime (drinks included).
After
lunch a visit to the Château Lamartine (AOC Cahors)
for an intensive wine-tasting, preceded by a visit to château
de Bonaguil.
Dinner
and overnight in the château.
Thursday -
After breakfast a look at the marvellous 'Château
de Henri IV' in the mediaeval village of Nérac where
you may like to lunch. In the afternoon we have another
wine-tasting at the 'Domaine de Buzet'; return to the Château
by way of Port St Marie, Prayssas and Pujols.
Dinner
and overnight in the château.
Friday -
After breakfast, the last of Guy Hérault's classes
is entitled 'The Dessert'. You will again eat your own
work at lunchtime, drinks included. In the afternoon you
can visit the Bastide town of Penne d'Agenais.
Dinner
and overnight in the château.
Saturday -
final breakfast in the château.
Departure
