Tuesday, 2 June 2015

Day 4

Blake & Taylor French Adventure 2015

A day at the Chateau.




Busy bees in the workroom with a morning of craft.




Fabienne visits with her collection of vintage linens.





Someone else also enjoys the visit from Fabienne!




Laurent Zimmermann joins the Chateau for Champagne, cheese and bread tasting.





And finally a sunset dinner to end the day......




Day 3 Blake & Taylor French Adventure 2015

Day 3

Blake & Taylor French Adventure 2015


Ready for day 3 - Caussade Market.



Hunting for treasure at the local brocante.



Guided tour of Caussade food market with Chateau Dumas chef Charlotte.



All that shopping, we need coffee........


and lunch!




Back to the Chateau for some cooking demonstrations.






And to finish the day perfectly.......


Wine tasting and dinner at Haute - Serre.



Sunday, 31 May 2015

Day 2 

The Blake & Taylor French Adventure 2015

Pictures do speak a thousand words so I shall let them speak for themselves.     Ellie









Saturday, 30 May 2015


Day One of Blake & Taylor French Adventure 2015 begins.....


Everyone has arrived and the sun is shining.


Some treasures in the foyer of Chateau Dumas.

Friday, 6 March 2015

Blake & Taylor is off to France

The Blake & Taylor French Adventure is fast approaching and we have only one place left.  If you would like to be the lucky last to join us please phone the store to secure your place.
We shall spend a week in the South of France in a 13th Century Chateau.  Go to the website and have a look at the glorious surroundings in which we will be staying for 7 divine days and nights.  

Chateau Dumas    www.chateaudumas.net

The Chateau at Dusk


The dates for our trip are 30 May 2015 to 6 June 2015.  Arrive on a Saturday in Toulouse where arranged transport will take you to Chateau Dumas and leave on the following Saturday and be transported back to Toulouse where everyone will continue on their separate journeys.  This will be a week to spoil yourself and indulge in all things French. 

This all inclusive week comprises of:- 
3 meals and wine each day prepared by the Chateau's French Chef, Charlotte.  
Transfers from Toulouse Airport
Luxury Accommodation
Excursions, Tours, Brocante Shopping, Markets, Restaurants, Inspiration ..................
Fun, laughter, excellent company and things you have never done or seen before.

This trip does not include any air fares or insurances or spending money.

Twin Share Cost - $4,999 (per person)
Single - SOLD OUT

Please phone or email Blake & Taylor if you need any further information to help you make up your mind to come with us!

Au Revoir










Monday, 22 December 2014

MONTPEZAT 

This is another village we will discover during our adventure.



Lunch in a Medieval Village

One of our many meals during our French Adventure will be to lunch at Lou Canton, a French Restaurant in the small medieval village of Cestayrols which is south of Cordes.  Bernard Gisquet, the chef/owner, is well regarded for his authentic French cuisine.  
The link for the restaurant's web site is below for you to have a look at.