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Cookery Courses
Chitra Pullen is an accomplished cook who has been living in the Languedoc Roussillon for over 8 years. She has a passion for cooking and can also offer private catering in addition to her cookery courses. Chitra, has a wide knowledge and interest in the food and cooking of southern France and from her native Malaysian and other Asian countries
Asian Cookery Courses 
Learn how to cook authentic Asian food in these specially tailored courses designed to give you an introduction to the varied flavours of the Far East.
The courses can be run in the comfort of your own gite in a fun and relaxed way with plenty of opportunity for you to get involved in the preparation and cooking of the dishes. In each session, you will be shown how to prepare and cook 4 dishes typical to the particular cuisine, using fresh ingredients which will have been supplied. Chitra will explain how to use spices and herbs and the cooking processes involved in the particular cuisine. This will be followed by a tasting of the dishes prepared, accompanied by local wines compatible with the cuisine. Each course lasts about 3 hours
Courses offered are Indian, Southern Indian, Malaysian and Thai
Each course requires a minimum of 4 people. If you would like to do 2 courses a supplement is charged per person. Courses may be shared with other guests.
Southern French Cookery Break 
Discover the varied tastes and flavours of the light and healthy regional cuisine of the South of France on this 2 day cookery break. You will be guided through a culinary journey of the region and shown how to prepare classic regional dishes such as 'Brandade de Morue, Pissaladière and Bouillabaisse, using the freshest local ingredients. The course will include a visit to a local market or the main food market in Narbonne, where you will be able to see local ingredients at their best. The afternoons will be spent cooking a selection of dishes. You can then relax for the evening and enjoy the fruits of your labour……..with a glass or two of some excellent local wines to complement the food you have prepared!
Minimum three people to a course, Half and One and a half day courses are also available.
Wine Tasting 
Taste your way around the major 'Appellations' of the Languedoc Roussillon. Discover the full spectrum of the wine world in one region. A two hour tutored tasting of eight wines by Matthew Stubbs, Master of Wine (the highest accreditation in the industry)
This session is ideal for those who would like to study the region's wines in more detail. By the end of the session, you will have a basic knowledge of wine tasting, an overview of the region and an insight into why it is the most exciting wine region in the world. So much wine and so little time!
For full day courses or more specialised wine certificates please contact us for more details
Wine Tours 
Whilst in this delightful wine region, why not take a tour of a local vineyard, learn more about the local 'terroir' and visit a local 'cave' to see the process's of the wines journey from grape to glass. Put your new found knowledge to test with a local vigneron, and enjoy a light lunch of locally produced charcuteries and cheeses
Patchwork Courses 
Make a Patchwork throw, wall hanging or 2 Patchwork
cushions, in simple to understand steps in an informal and friendly
environment. Jane has been making and selling patchwork quilts for many years
and sells her kits all over the world!
You will be given a choice of materials (there is a
huge stock from Laura Ashley to Vintage French fabrics) then you will be shown how to cut the pieces, plan your design and then sew together. Perhaps adding appliqués such as butterflies and hearts as an example. If you prefer to take the traditional route and hand sew your 'heirloom' then you will be shown what to do and you can take it away to do at your leisure.
Some basic sewing skills helpful but beginners welcome
All materials will be included in the price along with afternoon tea.
French Courses
Learn or improve your French with Naiomi Birchall (MA, PGC) an experienced linguist and teacher with over 20 years experience can teach students of all ages and abilities. From GCSE level right through to University entry level, beginners to advanced, five year olds to 95 year olds! Or maybe you just want to improve your conversation. Spend 2 hours each morning (minimum 3 to 5 days to truly benefit) and then spend the rest of the day treating yourself to another experience or get out there sightseeing and practising what you have learnt!! Groups of 4 or more but please contact us if you are one!!