Address: Languedoc, France
Phone: in the USA (203) 732-0771
Website: www.activegourmetholidays.com/languedoc.htm
The Foods and Wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon

Learn to cook from an accomplished English chef, Sasha, in the lovely Languedoc–Roussillon region of France close to the famous Canal du Midi. Stay in a beautiful 17th century Chateau set in the tranquil atmosphere of an old wine Domaine. Amidst vineyards and breathtaking scenery, you will visit many of the area’s wine makers and experience some of the most exciting wines now being produced in France that are  among the finest in the world. You will learn about the different grapes and processes used in the production of Corbiéres & Minervois wine and enjoy several wine tastings (dégustations) as part of your cooking or wine tour.

Sometimes known as “forgotten France” this region hasn’t changed for centuries and is steeped in history. Southwest of Provence, it is now being discovered and loved for its quiet roads, beautiful unspoiled countryside and warm and friendly people. Your English hosts, Tim & Sasha, are passionate about the region and their lovely home. They like to look after you as if you are family, and believe me, when I left, I felt like family!

Options: Shorter or Longer Stays, Painting, Photography, Horseback Riding, Biking, Hiking, Barge Rides)

Active Gourmet Holidays offers much more than conventional vacations – rather, we provide unforgettable getaways that nourish the senses, refuel the body and replenish the spirit. Whether it be learning to master local dishes from a renowned chef in the heart of Provence, biking amidst the spectacular red poppy fields of Chianti, or tasting fine Tuscan wines from the Brunello region, Active Gourmet Holidays offers the perfect escape.

Creating Active Gourmet Holidays has allowed me to share my passions by being able to combine all of my favorite things into unique and unforgettable holidays. Also, by offering outdoor activities, such as biking the hills of Tuscany or hiking the Italian Riviera, we afford you the opportunity to stay fit – all the while indulging in the gastronomic delicacies your palate desires!

Culinary instruction for both the sophisticated and casual cook; Combination holidays for those who enjoy variety or for traveling companions with different interests – Cooking and Biking, Hiking or Yoga; Language Lessons and Cooking; Hiking and Food and Wine; Painting and Cooking; and more!  Visits to famous vineyards and local food producers Small groups so as to offer a more intimate setting.  If you have a passion for travel, enjoy the outdoors and possess a love for food and fine wines, browse our enticing selection of tempting escapes – exciting itineraries, a mix of breathtaking destinations and a varied price range. With Active Gourmet Holidays you can enjoy the hidden pleasures of a foreign land like never before!