Chateau Lou Casteou, a private hire residence on the Côte d’Azur, is launching its first ever all-inclusive Luxury Cultural Retreat 21 – 26 April. The price for five nights’ accommodation in beautiful en-suite bedrooms with sea or mountain views, plus all activities and meals, is €2,500 per couple, or pair sharing a room a reduction of 55% from the original price; or €1,475 per person a reduction of 50%.
Guests will learn the art of Italian cuisine tutored by award-winning chef and restaurateur, Matteo Mangiarotti, from the basic elements of Italian cuisine, to the creation of more complex dishes. Lessons include Italian bread making techniques, raviolis, risottos, homemade pasta and traditional Italian sauces. Techniques for selecting, preparing and cooking sea food and meats will also be covered, plus an introduction to Italian desserts. Cookery classes will be complimented by wine tasting and appreciation sessions taken by Silvia Revello a Master Sommelier and restaurateur.
Guests will then continue the gourmet Italian experience into the evenings, as Matteo and his team will prepare the group’s dinners and special meals, served during the six-day retreat. Luxury Cultural Retreat: www.loucasteou.fr Tel: +33 (0) 4 94 19 33 90 Email: info@loucasteou.fr