Chateau du Fey is situated 95 miles south
of Paris in the Burgundy.
It is a splendid historical monument dating from the 17th
century and lovingly restored by its owner, noted cookbook author
and teacher Anne Willan.. The interior of the Chateau is
welcoming with elegant furnishings and paneling in the main
rooms. The accommodations for up to 16 (double occupancy) are
very comfortably appointed with antiques and floral fabrics,
and all have en-suite or adjacent bathrooms. The chateau has
an all-weather tennis court and a heated swimming pool.
In 2006, La Varenne is
offering a three-day Taste of Burgundy program, a five-day
Master Class and an exciting new program, a five-day Truffles
and Champagne program.
You'll learn all about French cooking techniques and
ingredients as well as explore some of the local wines, dine
in style at some of France's
finest restaurants in Burgundy
while enjoying your stay at the historic Chateau du Fey.
From US$ 1899
Per Person Land Only, based on Double occupancy
Price and hotel selection is subject to
availability at the time of booking.
Date: June 25 28, July
2 7, September 3 6, September 10 - 15 and September 18 23, 2006
Reservations must be paid within 72 hours.
All prices are per person, double occupancy
Package
Includes:
Round trip transfers between Paris and the Chateau
du Fey
Welcome and tour to include cheese tasting
Visit to Local market with Chef
Cooking class (s) and demonstrations
Dinner at a starred restaurant
Accommodations
Champagne tasting
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Programs require a
minimum of 6 participants, maximum of 12
3
Day Taste of Burgundy
- June 25 28 or September 3 - 6, 2006
Sunday: Pick up in Paris at 2:30pm. Chateau welcome and
tour. Tasting of artisan cheeses. Le Fey buffet dinner
Monday:
Sens market visit and shopping.
Lunch at a country inn. Participation class and chef's
table dinner at Chateau du Fey
Tuesday: Escorted wine tour and tasting in
Chablis. Market lunch at chateau. Visiting chef's
afternoon demonstration. Champagne reception. Dinner at the
2-star La Madeleine restaurant
Wednesday: 9:30 am departure for Paris.
Rate per person based on double occupancy:
$1795 USD
5
Day Master Classes at
La Varenne - July 2 -7 or September 10 -15
Sunday: Pick up in Paris at 2:30pm. Chateau welcome and
tour. Tasting of artisan cheeses. Le Fey buffet dinner
Monday:
Sens market visit and shopping.
Lunch at a country inn. Master class with Anne Willan and dinner at Chateau du Fey.
Tuesday: Visiting chef's morning
demonstration. Market lunch at chateau. Session with artisan
baker at their historic bread oven. Dinner at the 2-star La
Madeleine restaurant.
Wednesday: Escorted wine tour and tasting in Chablis. Lunch at
winemaker's bistro. Afternoon visit to the cathedral city
of Auxerre.
Chef's dinner at the Chateau du Fey
Thursday: Master class with Anne Willan and lunch at chateau. Visiting
chef's afternoon demonstration. Champagne tasting and
reception. Dinner at the famed 3 star restaurant La Cote St.
Jacques in Joigny.
Friday 9:30 am departure for Paris.
Rate per person based on double
occupancy: $3475 USD
5
Day Truffles and Champagne
- September 18 - 23
Monday:
Pick up in Paris
at 2:30.
Chateau welcome and tour. Tasting of artisan cheeses. Le Fey
buffet dinner.
Tuesday: Master class with Anne Willan and lunch at chateau. Truffle hunt
near Auxerre, winetasting
and truffle-themed dinner at starred restaurant: Barnabet.
Wednesday: Morning
demonstration by visiting pastry chef. After lunch, join an
artisan baker at their historic bread oven. Conducted tasting
of fine champagnes. Dinner at the one star restaurant: Domaine de Roncemay.
Thursday: Escorted wine tour and tasting
in Chablis. Lunch at winemaker's bistro. Chef's table
supper at Chateau du Fey.
Friday: Arrive in Champagne district (Epernay)
for Perrier-Jouet vineyard and
winery tour. Lunch at La Briquetterie.
Shopping break in Epernay
and tour of Moet
& Chandon caves, followed by
exclusive dinner as their guests.
Saturday: 9:30 am departure for Paris.
Rate per person based on double occupancy: $3995 USD
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