Perhaps you would like to present a gift voucher to a friend, relative or business acquaintance for a stay with us?

Choose the stay, then make the reservation and we will send a personalized invitation. Depending on the availability your guests will be able to choose a date for their stay during the year, starting from the day of the gift voucher purchase.

Romantic nigth with dinner by candleligth

Package includes per person:

- 1 night with breakfast,

- 1 dinner with with 5 courses, aperitif, 1 bottle 75cl of Saint-Emilion wine 2005 (for 2 persons), coffee and digestif.

Price: 122 Euros per person

“Nuit de charme au Château” with dinner by candleligth, Champagne and Saint Emilion

Package includes for two persons:

- 1 night with breakfast served in the bedroom,

- 1 half bottle of Champagne served in the bedroom or on your terrace,

- 1dinner with 5 courses, 1 bottle 75cl of Saint-Emilion wine 2005 (for 2 persons), coffee and digestif.

Price: 138 Euros per person

Accommodation at Les Baudry: Romantic nigth with dinner by candleligth

Package includes per person:

- one night with breakfast,

- one dinner with 5 courses, aperitif, one bottle 75cl of Saint-Emilion wine 2005 (for 2 persons), coffee and digestif.

Price: 122 Euros per person (animation not included).

We propose a la carte stays on a "Romantic Night with dinner by candleligth" basis, with a choice of animations on the theme of oenology and wine tasting.

1 - Introduction to French wine and wine tasting

Time of visit about 2 hours, in French or in English, visit by appointment.

Carried out by the proprietors or by the person on reception.
No obligation of purchase.
Hand-out of documentation, map of the Wines of Aquitaine, « Belingard » file.
Bilingual French / English

Time of visit about 2 hours, in French or in English.

Explanation of the vines, the basics of the « AOC », the land and the grapes…

Visit of the wine presses, detailed explanation, or not « upon request ».

Explanation of the wine harvest « manual machinery », wine production: « vintage barrels », « new and old barrels ».

Explanation of the basics of extraction of colour, tannins…

Basics of cultivation, assembly (very important regarding « pure breed grapes » from the new world)

During the tasting: selecting accompanying wines for meals, commentary on the similarities and differences between French wines and the wines of the new world.

Price: 10 Euros/personne.

2 - "The Complete Wine Workshop:

a full day wine appreciation course, including lunch and two pocket guides.
Structure of this wine-tasting Workshop:
10am -11am History of wine. Winegrowing, wine types, varietals, geography and how our region compares to french and international wines, understanding wine labels and wine storage, the theory of wine tasting. Experiencial wine-tasting: white wines
12.30 Principles of wine and food pairing followed by a casual lunch that illustrates the principles of wine and food matching on the terrace at Château Haut Garrigue
14.00 - 16 White wine and how it is made. Red wine and how it is made including a visit into the winery. Experiencial wine-tasting –red wines.
You depart with a copy of our wine appreciation pocket guide and our wine and food pairing pocket guide.

Price: 89 Euros per person.

3 - Exclusive Experiences: "Play Winemaker for a Day"

Play Winemaker for a Day.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a winemaker? What are the decisions that go into creating a unique wine cuveé? Come to Château Haut Garrigue for an exclusive experience - a day of exploration which includes blending your own unique wine to take home.
Some of the topics and activities you will enjoy on this exceptional wine adventure:

A discussion of the vintage we will be working with

The harvest relevant to the vintage we will be working with (the weather, the grape quality)
How the grapes were transformed after the harvest
What is happening in the vineyard in preparation for our next vintage and how this work in the vineyard affects the wine
Wine blending:

Wine tasting of each of the individual wines that can be used for your blend
General rules of blending
Choices made at Haut Garrigue
Blend your own bottle of wine
Bottle and cork 3 bottles of your own special blend and them home!

Price includes a casual lunch and your three bottles of unique blend.

Price: 135 Euros per person.

4 - Day tour: "The St Emilion Wine Tour Adventure"

The St Emilion Wine Tour Adventure: including visiting the village of St Emilion and lunch on the main square in St Emilion.
Discover the St Emilion that most tourists miss. Climb the King's Tower or the Church Bell Tower for the most awesome views, visit the cloisters, visit the magnificent underground caves of a grand cru classé.
Learn about the appellation system and about St Emilion from an insider (Caroline is a winemaker and member of the management committee of a commune appellation in Aquitaine)
Visit a grand cru classé in St Emilion
Visit the village of St Emilion
Enjoy a wonderful lunch in St Emilion
Learn about the great wines of St Emilion and see the landmark properties
This tour is available all year round. Reservation is required but tours can be booked just a few days in advance. Minimum booking 2 people.

Price: 135 Euros per person.

 

Accommodation at Les Baudry: Romantic nigth with dinner by candleligth

Package includes per person:

- one night with breakfast,

- one dinner with 5 courses, aperitif, one bottle 75cl of Saint-Emilion wine 2005 (for 2 persons), coffee and digestif.

Price: 122 Euros per person (animation not included).

One-Day Photography Classes

Personalised photography study with award-winning photographer Timothy White. Everyone has a camera, but how many people really know how to use it to get the great shots they desire. Spend a day immersed in photography in the beautiful Dordogne.

Your day includes:

orientation and initial assessment of your current photographic abilities.
3-hour morning photo shoot session (either on location or in his studio in the château).
Three-course lunch, complete with a selection of local wines.
2-hour group review and discussion of your photos shot throughout the day.
Learn what works, what doesn't, and many helpful techniques to improve your photography.Profit from the opportunity to work directly with the photographer, ask questions and receive the specific guidance you desire.

All levels of experience are welcome, ages 12+.
Advanced reservations are required, and classes are available year-round.

One-Day Photography Classes including lunch: 99 Euros per person (2 person minimum). Private one-on-one days with the photographer can be booked for only 185 Euros.

Accommodation at Les Baudry: Romantic nigth with dinner by candleligth

Package includes per person:

- one night with breakfast,

- one dinner with 5 courses, aperitif, one bottle 75cl of Saint-Emilion wine 2005 (for 2 persons), coffee and digestif.

Price: 122 Euros per person (animation not included).

One-Day Painting Classes

Do something fun, educational and exciting during your holiday stay in the Dordogne. Join internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Mike SNOW at his atelier in the Château de Saussignac for a unique one-day painting holiday. One rarely finds such a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with such an accomplished artist in his studio for a full day. This artists package includes: 30 minute introduction and overview with Mike SNOW. 3-hour morning painting session: exploring your creativity, experimenting and challenging yourself. Three-course lunch at the château, complete with a selection of local wines. 3-hour afternoon painting session: move forward with what you have learned in the morning session, and create something truly unique. Everything is included: all artists materials, instruction, lunch meal and wine, individual instruction time and inspiration. These classes are designed to help you explore your own personal painting path. This class is taught using primarily acrylic paints with some oil as well. Class size remains small, typically 2-4 students per class, allowing each student ample individual time & personalised instruction. All levels of artistic ability are welcome, from ages 12 to 112. Investment for this unique experience is only 99 € per person (2 person minimum). Private one-on-one classes can be booked for only 185 €. Advanced reservations are required, and classes are avalable year-round.

One-Day Painting Classes including lunch: 99 Euros per person (2 person minimum): 99 Euros/personne. Private one-on-one classes can be booked for only 185 €.