Cooking and Hiking
During this week you will learn how to prepare french specialities like olivecreme, marmalade made of onions, quiches, appetizers, aperitif-wines and others. All in all a journey through the culinary landscapes of southern France. We purchase our ingredients from local markets and producers. You will see, that simplicity and good taste do go hand in hand with each other. All dishes can be prepared by yourself at home. Besides cooking, there is a lot more to discover over here. |
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Villages, where the famous templars dwelled, the viaduct of Millau , the caves of Roquefort, caves, which provide the perfect conditions for the regions vines to ripen , vast plateaus of limestone, called causses. Along the path we will see typical rural houses like the "fermes des causses". These places derive their special spirit from a mixture of ancient architecture and the natural diversity. Nature lovers will enjoy rarities of south european flora and fauna like the endemic orchis aveyronensis or the well re-established vultures at their breeding colonies. We will also visit the gorges of the wild "Tarn" river and wander through the local market in Millau. The last evening is reserved for a typical dinner in a "Ferme Auberge". |
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After our daily adventures we split up in groups. Each group prepares one meal with several courses for the
whole group. This group gets a good insight in the tastes of the region and
the kitchen work really becomes a little feast if you have a sip of local wine once in a while. The remainder of the group has the opportunity to relax or to go on with the various activities like a bath in the river or kayak trip. The days recipe will not be lost for those, who come home later: Each course will be explaned by the "chief cooks" of the evening. Our "gîte" is an accomodation in a typical rural house built of limestone nearby the Cabrière-Castle in a very nice and quiet natural sourrounding. In the comfortable living-room with a fireplace we will cook and have our meals. The vast terrace and the garden with a great view invite you to relax...... |
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Dates
2008
19.04. - 26.04.2008 Price
385 €, 2
bedroom 50 € extra per room
The price includes:
6 x accommodation with breakfast in 2 or 4 bedrooms, all evening meals
prepared within the course with explanations for the whole group (aperitif
and wine included), guided tours (languages: German, French, English), maps and
information for individual tours and hiking trips.
The price does not include: transfer from your home to gîte (we do collect
you from local railway station in Millau!), transportation for groups larger
than 8 persons is a matter of group solidarity, entry-fees, lunch, beverages.
Programme
Sunday:
Arrival day and little walk around in the vicinity of the house.
Monday: Visiting the "Gorges du Tarn", possibility for a boat- or hiking trip in
the beautiful ravine. Visit of the view-point "Point Sublime".
Tuesday: During a walk on the top of the "Causse" we will learn to determine some
species of wild herbs and bring them home for cooking. Optional: visit of the famous
cave "Aven-Armand" or the museum for rural culture.
Wednesday: Free day for shopping, „Café au lait" .....or other things you'd like
to do!
Thursday : Visit of the Roquefort-Caves, Visit of a sheep-farm (try the
sheep-milk
products!), Visit of a Templar-site.
Friday: In the Morning: Visit of the local market of Millau, afternoon:
hike to the village of Compeyre, visit of the vine-caves (try the local
wines),
dinner in a typical ferme-auberge nearby.
Saturday: Good bye breakfast and end of the holidays.
Practical information:
You should bring for
the walks: Walking-boots, a little back-pack, water-bottle, a hat and a
sun-protection.
For the house: A pair of light shoes, towels
Accommodation: Generaly you will sleep 2 people/room, but we also have
4-bedded-rooms.
For single rooms ask us, please.
Lunch: A special lunch is not planned. But there are various
options to eat along the way.
Transport: The cooking-group will be transported in our
minibus.