Best French Holidays

Lush meadows, rolling countryside, fields upon fields of sunflowers, and deep woodland expanses, all with the Pyrenees mountains standing tall in the distance, are what to expect on these unique holidays in the South West of France.Set in the heart of Gascony, surrounded by 50 acres of private, unspoilt meadows, the jewellery school is tucked away between the pilgrimage route to Saint Jacques de Compostelle and la Chevauchée d’Henri IV.Although the school is a rural retreat, the bustling, picturesque towns of Nérac and Condom are within easy reach, making it the perfect location for your holiday.Gascony is an undiscovered region of South West France, so there’s no chance you’ll have to wrestle with crowds when you go to sample the wonders that make this region just that bit more special.While there, you will quickly learn why Gascony is famed for its sumptuous local produce and seasonal recipes, and you will realise that the locals take their food very seriously indeed.And if you’re partial to a cheeky little treat, Gascony is one of the main producers of foie gras.It’s not just mouth-watering food you have to look forward to, though.You can’t visit Gascony without trying out the fruits of the vine.Wherever you walk, you’ll be able to see the many vineyards sprawling over the hills and valleys, and discover for yourself that the wines are individual, full of character, and exquisite.During your course, you will stay in Baron-Figués, which is part of a gorgeous 150-year-old farmhouse with three beautifully appointed en-suite double guest bedrooms, and one of the main attractions of this farmhouse is its large, open-plan traditional kitchen.Guests can sit around the homely table and share delicious meals.There are also no single supplements for solo travellers to have a private room!All extracurricular activities during your holiday are free.So if you don’t feel like taking a trip after your lessons, you can try on-site table tennis, basketball, shooting, archery, and cycling, or you may just like to relax by the heated pool with a glass of that soul-warming Armagnac. There is also a great selection of board games that will amuse you while you while away the warm nights and share company with other guests.Features:Relaxing rural farmhouse set in the heart of GasconySet in 50 acres of parklandAn area of incredible natural beauty, famous for its gastronomy and winesHeated outdoor swimming pool (12m x 6m)Free activities: shooting, archery, cycling, board gamesLocal markets and a wide range of delightful restaurantsSuperb renovated farmhouse with 5 double bedroomsAll twin/double bedrooms have private en-suite bathroomsNo single supplements for solo travellersOpen-plan farmhouse kitchen and large living area with TVTable tennis, basketball, shooting, archery, and cycling facilities on site (free of charge)Small group courses giving you maximum attention and tuitionNearby activities include horse riding, kayaking, karting, theme parks, and casinosThroughout the year, there are numerous fetes, music festivals, and exhibitionsFurther afield, you can visit beautiful beaches along the Atlantic or Mediterranean coastWi-Fi