Day 1
Arrive at, ‘La Ferme de la Lochere,’ by transfer from the local station provided by us, and enjoy the local Burgundian Aperitif & Welcome Chat. There will be plenty of time to explore the village & meander along the canal before dinner, where we will discuss the weeks programme.
Day 2
Our 1st of 4 Hands on Culinary Experiences will take place in the large Kitchen and for lunch we will taste the fruits of our labour! After lunch we will be visiting the beautiful, ‘Abbaye de Fontenay,’ the oldest Cistern Monastery in Europe, with its fabulous grounds and historic buildings. This evening Aperitifs & Dinner will be cooked & served by your hostess.
Day 3
After breakfast we will be heading off to the Heart of the Dukes of Burgundies Home – Dijon, where we will be enticed into the undercover market to find the ingredients for our next hands on culinary experience. Followed by lunch in a local restaurant and an afternoon free to explore the boutiques & mustard shops of this bustling town. After our return, relax by the pool or meander along the canal while your hostess prepares dinner.
Day 4
With all our produce from the undercover market in Dijon we will have our 2nd hands on culinary instruction and will taste this over lunch. In the afternoon, we will be tasting local Wines & exploring the village of Flavigny, where the famous film, ‘Chocolat,’ was made and the well-known French Sweets, Anis de Flavigny are produced. You will notice the air filled with the perfume of aniseed when you are strolling around, this fortified medieval village which overlooks the surrounding area from where it is situated on top of the hill. A truly beautiful sight.
Day 5
After breakfast, depending on the time of year we will be exploring the local woodland for mushrooms, and on our return preparing our earthy treasures together for lunch before heading off to taste some of Burgundy finest Wines. Afterwards there will be free time to browse in the centre of Town and then we shall head back for Aperitifs & Dinner at, ‘La Lochere.’
Day 6
For your last day we will be visiting the market in the nearby town of Montbard, purchasing fresh local produce to create our lunch on returning to, ‘La Lochere.’ In the afternoon a stroll around the Medieval Town of Semur en Auxois, rich in history, uncontested one of the most picturesque towns in France today having retained most of its original architecture and typical French charm, will work up an appetite for our farewell dinner in our favourite restaurant.
Day 7
Alas, all good things must come to an end and after Breakfast we will be transferring our guests to the train station in Montbard where you will be taken to Paris in time for lunch, where your new appreciation for all things French can be truly indulged!
