stone cottages
Stone cottages - typical of the area - modernised for today's comforts

Markets
colourful markets where you are encouraged to sample fine foods, hams, pate, cheese...

VindeTarn holidays

Imagine an exclusive relaxing holiday in the French countryside experiencing fine wines, gourmet foods, and french culture.

  • Small groups (4 to 8 people) for personalised attention
  • one week's Indulgence of gourmet food, wine and culture
  • specifically tailored individual experiences (contact Margaret)

Your gourmet indulgence includes

  • Accommodation in the Midi Pyrenees, a very beautiful region with diverse scenery.
  • Discovering distinctive wines such as Braucol, Duras, and Mauzac produced in one of the oldest wine regions of France. More details....
  • Tasting gourmet food, local delicacies, fois gras, buttery croissants ....
  • Indulging in a cooking school class ...
  • Dining at Le Manoir de Raynaudes and in a private French home
  • Indulging in some history - from pre Roman invasion, 13th century fortifications, religious wars, and remnants of industrial affluence.
  • Escaping from the rapid modernisation, tourists, traffic, high prices and mediocre food... More details...

VindeTarn

We offer you the holiday of your dreams and the experience you hope for when you leave for that longed for break; a holiday that is out of the ordinary, enjoyable, trouble free and good fun. Why not explore our site to discover more about:-

  • the Tarn region -
  • your Holiday choices - indulgence weeks or individually tailored getaways
  • your guides

If you're worried about not knowing any French, rest assured, VindeTarn will be there to help in every way.

Cordes sur Ciel
Mediaeval towns known as Bastides of which the finest in France is Cordes sur Ciel

learning in a relaxed fashion
Learning in a relaxed way amongst friends.

Mauzac grapes
Discover ancient Gaillac grape varieties such as Mauzac.