Join me for 6 days and 5 nights in the heart of Le Périgord (April 20-25). We will be welcomed by Krys and Tim BIRCH who cooked at a Michelin starred restaurant in England, at their Domaine de la Barde  for elegant accommodations, lavish meals featuring the rich cuisine of the Périgord and  local wines . Our visit will be highlighted  by a day in Le Bugue  with  Martin Walker, author of the Chief Bruno and an all-day Pergordienne lunch featuring Cuvée Bruno at his home and much more…

If there were superlatives greater than outstanding and extraordinary, I would use them for Terrance’s Périgord trip. I am a great Martin Walker fan. We spent a day with him learning about Bruno and other historical sights near Le Bugue, the fictional Saint Denis. We saw the Tuesday market, tasted wines at Hugo’s Wine Cellar (Julien de Savignac), entered a small chapel Henry II built as penance for the death of Thomas à Becket, strolled around le plus beau village of Limueil, and were treated to a fine late lunch at Martin’s house. Martin also joined us for a final Friday night dinner.

Our accommodations at Domaine de la Barde and Tim Birch’s cooking could not have been better. Martin made Tim and Krys characters in his most recent book. They are just as nice as Martin portrays them. Tim was a great chauffeur for all our trips around the Périgord Noir.

Terrance was a great companion and raconteur. Not all of us were Bruno fans at the start, but we were all and will be Terrance fans. Dan Cummings, Chicago

Tim Birch and his family have been doing a great job in restoring a lovely old building near my home called Domaine de la Barde.– Martin Walker

Monday  April 20 Arrival at Train Station at Bergerac

Tim will collect us and take us to Bergerac to visit the Chateau Tiregand, home of Bruno's favorite wine.

Transfer to Domaine de la Barde for apéro and welcome dinner.

Tuesday 10h00 5 minute Walk to Le Bugue, the village where Martin Walker and his wife live. Short walking tour of the market and village area led by Martin. Transport with Martin to Resistance- related site Chateau de la Vitrolle,  Eglise Saint Martin constructed by Henry II of England as penance for authorizing the murder of Thomas à Beckett, a stop at the charming village of Limeuil and a tasting of Cuvée Bruno at Julien de Savignac. 

A festive lunch follows at Martin & Julia’ s home. Dinner at the Domaine.

The market place at Sarlat-la-Caneda. France. Stalls laden with fruit, vegetables and spices.

Wednesday Sarlat Market and Cathedral. Dinner at la Domaine!

Thursday Depart to Château de Fayolle. Winery visit and wine tasting hosted by Riki and Frank Campbell who have done a remarkable in job making this a must stop. Copious lunch on the terrace.  Dinner at the Domaine de la Barde.

Friday  Chateau Milandes home of Josephine Baker, lunch at a lovely bistro with a view. Back to the Domaine  de Barde for a festive au revoir dinner with Martin Walker.

Saturday Brunch is served then transfer to train station

Double Occupancy 3375  euros per person-Balance of 2575 will be billed by Domaine de la Barde

Single occupancy 3675 Balance of 2875 will be billed by Domaine de la Barde

Deposit of 800 euros will assure your reservation (see button below)

 Notes: 

The program may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances. Although such adjustments may alter the sequence of events, the integrity will remain intact, and, if anything, the experience would be enhanced.