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Creative Writing Course in France

Highlights

  • Enjoy workshops with your experienced tutor
  • Visit some of the most admired villages in France
  • Indulge in some of the local cuisine
£1450 pp
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What you'll do

Arrival

Upon arrival at Toulouse airport, you will be picked up and driven to the Champagne House. You’ll be shown to your room and after settling in, you will have time to meet your tutor for the week and discuss the format of the week ahead and then free time to relax and unwind.

Your Creative Writing Retreat

Each day will have the same structure but there will be variations in where you go out, eat and have your workshops.

To start your day you will have a luxury continental breakfast in the kitchen or on the terrace, and discuss the plan for the day with Claire.

After breakfast you will enjoy learning the art of creative writing through practical writing workshops, followed by discussion.

Then you will have a break for lunch and go to a local restaurant/location (lunch inclu...Read All

Departure

After a final breakfast at Champagne House, you will be transferred back to Toulouse airport or the train station,  for your onward journey home, taking some great memories and amazing creative writing skills back with you.

What's included

Included

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Transfers to and from Toulouse airport or Agen train station
  • 25 to 30 hours of workshops
  • 6 lunches, 6 evening meals
  • Drinks at Champagne House
  • Excursions
  • Breakfast
Your local host

Martin and Dale

Hi, we are Martin and Dale. We have been restoring this magnificent, old 4 story, 340m2 Townhouse back to its former glory, and now we would like you to experience our wonderful and unique home.

Now, it is a Champagne themed Chambres d’Hôtes, Boutique B&B for retreats/events. There will always be a glass of bubbly and a warm welcome when you arrive.

Hi, we are Martin and Dale. We have been restoring this magnificent, old 4 story, 340m2 Townhouse back to its former glory, and now we would like you to experience our wonderful and unique home.

Now, it is a Champagne themed Chambres d’Hôtes, Boutique B&B for retreats/events. There will always be a glass of bubbly and a warm welcome when you arrive.

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Location

Champagne House is located in the picturesque french town of Condom in Gascony. It is a character Boutique B&B offering luxury accommodation spread over four floors is packed with original features, and a plethora of photo opportunities. It has a central spectacular, stone cantilever staircase and a French/Moroccan courtyard, plunge pool and lots quiet places to relax in.

Step out of the property and you will immediately find a bakery, bars, the river Baise, fine dining restaurants, cinema, theatre, a local distillery and much more. Further along you will find the park and central walkway that runs through the town, a museum, shops, local exhibitions, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. There is also a market that is open twice a week within walking distance for you explore and experience authentic French culture and food.

If you are arriving to Toulouse airport or to Agen or Auch train station you will be collected and transferred to the accommodation, please

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