Retreats


There is Nothing More Appropriate
than Good Food and Good Wine,
the Alchemy of the Saucepan


Bespoke culinary retreats, good food and good wine, according company, stories told and memories made, living, after all, L’Art de Bien Manger.

Cost:

Participation fees are all-inclusive and cover just about everything you need to enjoy a truly wonderful stay.

The pantry will be bursting with delicious treats, and you can expect excellent wine thoughtfully selected to accompany our meals and moments together.

More specifically, the participation fee includes accommodation in one of our tower rooms (shared rooms are possible, and a reduced participation fee applies), all excursions including entry fees, apéritifs, French-style dinners — usually including one gala gourmet evening — lunches, and French breakfasts. Throughout your stay, there will be plenty of wine and all the little details that make the experience both generous and memorable.

Participation fees do not include travel to and from the venue on arrival and departure days. Upon request, we are happy to arrange a driver to collect you from the nearest airport or train station at your own expense.

Location:

The retreats are held at our private house in 70360 Chemilly in the Haute Saône departement, a medieval fortress turned chic farmhouse with a rich and spicy history at the banks of the river Saône. The chateau is an exciting restoration project which makes it a unique setting for discovering and living history.

The chateau comes with a tower over a thousand years old, this is where we cook up our famous French dinners and rustic lunches. 

Book:

Please send me your contact details and the retreat you’d like to attend (see full description below) and I will get back to you as fast as possible.

Note: Given the heavy organisation and preparation and in order to avoid frivolous bookings, participation fees are non-refundable.

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L’Art de Bien Manger

Hosting bespoke culinary retreats in France

Location

Le Chateau
70360 Chemilly Haute Saône
France

Booking

+33 615 67 92 58
booking@lespoissonchats.com