Chateau Lou Casteou in the French Riviera is launching its gastronomic cookery school, as part of its first ever Luxury Cultural Retreat – an all-inclusive experience, debuting 21 to 26 April 2013.
Guests will learn the art and enjoyment of Italian cuisine – tutored by renowned and charismatic chef and restaurateur, Matteo Mangiarotti. His own restaurant, Quanto Basta Ristorante, located in Lake Garda has recently received the highest award by one of Italy’s most important Gastronomic Guides – The Touring Club.
Dishes such as linguine con vongole, ravioli di stinco di vitello, roasted aubergine with burrata cream sauce, marinated shrimp and seabass ceviche with aioli and beef tartare served with foie gras and green apples will be included in the school’s programme.
Cookery classes will be complimented by wine tasting and appreciation sessions taken by Silvia Revello. Silvia is a Master Sommelier and restaurateur, with many years of experience working at the famous Campo de Fiori in Aspen, Colorado.
The gastronomic cookery school is part of the all-inclusive Luxury Retreat, where guests will also master the arts of singing, song-writing, trekking and painting, in the property’s lavish surroundings.
The Retreat package is aimed to appeal to all ages interested in cultural pursuits – singles and couples alike, and can cater for up to 24 guests. Included in the package are transfers from Nice airport, five nights’ luxury en-suite accommodation – with either sea or mountain views, a formal champagne reception, wine tasting, gourmet food and drink, nightly entertainment, and all classes and materials. Guests will also be visit local art galleries and a Provencal market. The price of the retreat including VAT is Euros 2,950 per person or Euros 5,500 per couple, or two sharing.
Lou Casteou, which means ‘The Chateau’ in old Provençale French, was built in 1904 by Lord Amherst of Hackney – a lover or antiquities who funded the Howard Carter expeditions to Egypt, and the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb. The property is situated in the Esterel Mountains between Cannes and St. Tropez, and enjoys breath-taking views of the ocean and picturesque villages below. Amongst other accolades, Lou Casteou was selected by Simon Cowell as his ‘judge’s house’ on The X Factor in 2011.
To join the course www.loucasteou.com/luxury-cote-azur-cultural-retreat.asp
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