Join me for 6 days and 5 nights in the heart of Le Périgord (September 15-20). 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…
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 September 15 Arrival in Train Station at Bergerac
Tim will collect us and take us to Domaine de la Barde, our home for the week
Domaine de la Barde for apéro and welcome dinner.
Tuesday Sep 16 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.
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 on site and visit to a local bistro. Back to the Domaine for a festive au revoir dinner.
Saturday Brunch is served then transfer to train station
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
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
All inclusive except for train transportation to and and from Dmaine de la Barde-details to follow once reservation desk opens at SNCF
Deposit of 800 euros will assure your reservation (see button below)
Detailed info and questions: Terrance@paris-expat.com
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.