Chateau de Haute-Serre

We shall be visiting this vineyard which is near the town of Cahors.  We have organised a private tour, an education session and then a magnificent meal in the estate's restaurant.

Château de Haute-Serre is an estate belonging to the Vigouroux Family.  The vineyard is situated on the “Mountain of Cahors”, over the Lot River Valley, on the historical slopes where the vines were grown during the Middle Ages. When Georges Vigouroux bought this property in the early 1970's, he was one of the few pioneers who decided to re-plant the vineyards of Cahors which had totally disappeared after the phyloxera disease in the 19th Century.  The new vineyard of 65 Ha surrounds the beautiful 18th Century Château and the modern semi-underground cellar.

Here is a link so you can visit the web site for this amazing winery.

http://www.hauteserre.fr/index.php/en/wines/chateau-de-haute-serre.html                                        

St Antonin Noble Val

St Antonin Noble Val is where we will spend sometime visiting the great markets and exploring this medieval village.  Those of you who have seen the movie Hundred Foot Journey and drooled over the countryside and the market scenes in this film will love this because it was filmed in St Antonin Noble Val.  Another great movie that was filmed in this picture perfect village was Charlotte Gray.

It has its origins in a Benedictine Monastery built in the 8th century. Some of the buildings of the main square and the surrounding streets date from the first half of the 12th century - notably older than most 'medieval villages'.

There are numerous small alleys to explore, lined with attractive houses many of which feature fascinating historical features - a small bridge, a statue, or an ornate window - which make an exploration very rewarding.

Among the most notable medieval houses are the Kings House, the lower part in stone and with ornate windows, and the upper storey half-timbered, the Maison de l'Amour, and the Maison de l'Ave Maria although you will discover many others as you explore.

Four of the buildings in Saint-Antonin are classified Historic Monuments. These are: the town hall; the arcades of the 'Maison d'amour'; the 'Maison Fonsagrives-Muratet' and the Moulin à huile de noix (walnut-oil mill).