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Dordogne ~ France |
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Cost
£655pp sharing a bedroom (double bed or 2 single beds)
£595pp sharing a luxury suite for 3 people
On the basis of minimum 6, maximum 8 participants.
You can come as a set up group. or with one or two friends, or join an existing group.
Full board, including all cooking ingredients and a selection of wine with lunch and dinner; coffees and teas.
Accommodation in shared bedrooms; bedlinen and towels provided; hairdryers available.
9 hours conversational French classes with Martine, a native speaker
11 hours with Chef Dimitri, 2 hours of which in market. Course materials and hats
Use of swimming pool (weather permitting), table-tennis table, badminton, boules, boardgames.
Guaranteed lots of fun, relaxed and friendly atmosphere
What is not included
Flight costs
Pick-up and return drop at airport or train station
Car rental or taxi costs
Optional:
One half-day trip to local sights (£10 - £20 pp)
One wine tasting evening at La Borderie with our mentor Dimitri (£20 pp)
Dates: September 2008 - October 2008
Thursdays to Mondays
Thursday September 17 - Monday September 22
Thursday September 24 - Monday September 29
Thursday October 8 - Monday October 13
Thursday October 15 - Monday October 20
Cooking and Language Escapes in the Dordogne.
Learning holidays to improve your skills
Experience French culture while staying in a luxury farmhouse.
Learn real French cooking with Chef Dimitri
Enjoy conversational French classes (all levels) with Martine
Explore the history of the Dordogne and its culinary specialities
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Guests' Comments
“Another memorable visit with two great themes: improving our French & learning to cook “the French way”. We have been living these last five days in the land of superlatives. It is difficult to properly express our thanks to you, and to Dimitri, for all your care, attention and hospitality. We greatly look forward to another visit to La Borderie de la Cole, to further improve our “education.”
Esther & Derek Senhenn
“Merci, for such a unique French experience. I have enjoyed every second here. The food and the wine have been amazing. It doesn’t get much better than that. Thank you for your warm hospitality, patience and knowledge. It as been one of my most favourite holiday experiences.”
Colleen Harvey-Latham
“Thank you so much for organising such a wonderful 5 days! The cooking course with Dimitri has been delicious and inspiring. Your house is peaceful and relaxing.”
Nichola Harris
“I love your home.; your hospitality has been 5Star. Thank you for your patience with my French. I’ve learnt so much in the 5 fantastic days. The food!!! What can I say? Merci Dimitri. I’ts been such an inspiration.”
Gail Clayton