It is spring time in the French countryside. We witness the tender awakening of the kitchen garden and the blossoming spring flowers. Join Louis Jansen van Vuuren in the La Creuzette art studio, where the varied creative explorations will focus on diverse interpretations of spring flowers in aquarelle techniques. In parallel to the art course we will focus on cooking with the spring season, kitchen demonstrations illustrating the dishes and produce we use during the program, and wonderful excursions to beautiful places in the french countryside.
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Spring has changed to summer and the glorious gardens are in fragrant bloom. The La Creuzette team has orchestrated the opportunity to experience a unique glimpse of a magnificent overview of French traditional and contemporary botanical and architectural design. From the spectacular formal gardens of Vaux-le-Vicomte on the outskirts of Paris to Villandry and Chenonceau in the Loire region, finally arriving in la Creuse and enjoying all that the centre of France has to offer.
Come enjoy the fresh countryside air from several golf courses situated in three different regions: La Creuse, l’Indre, and l’Allier, and all in proximity to the magnificent chateau de La Creuzette. All the courses are renowned for their top condition and the beautiful natural surrounds. During the day, the golfers will enjoy 9- or 18- hole courses with spectacular views and in the evenings, we dine in festivity around La Creuzette’s beguiling dinner tables. There will be a wonderful additional program of excursions for non-golfing guests accompanying their golfing partners.
Geniet die baie spesiale Franse Bastille- feesvieringe en kuier ‘n hond uit ‘n bos saam met Riana. Elke aand is ‘n hoogtepunt om die sierlike feestafels van La Creuzette wanneer tekste en gedigte voorgelees word. Daar word stories en staaltjies vertel en skeppende versugtinge gedeel. Kreatiwiteit en ‘la belle vie’ op sy beste.
A wonderful pilates retreat in the French Countryside hosted by an American retreat company. The week will include pilates sessions, meditation, meditating walks, and some exciting excursions, wine tasting, and cooking. Contact us for more information.
Autumn is here and the French countryside starts to change to hues of orange and brown. Bask in the early-Autumn sun with alfresco lunches under the age-old oak trees and enjoy sipping on ice-cold rosé from Provence. What better way to do this than with the exceptional cuisine of well-known chef, Sophia Lindop. We will enjoy hands-on cooking sessions with Sophia in the La Creuzette kitchen, do wine-pairing with exceptional French wines, and visit our local fresh produce market.
Dedicated to the French poet, Arthur Rimbaud, this twenty square metre bedroom has a spectacular 19th century tapestry carton, hand painted on French linen. It almost covers the entire wall behind the two three-quarter beds.
Her beguiling beauty, creative spirit and joie de vivre, inspired many fashion and decorative trends. Joséphine de Beauharnais' Château de Malmaison became the focus of the beau monde and the creative avant-garde. Her famous gardens were fragments from paradise.
Two centuries after her death by guillotine in 1793, the name of this French queen remains shrouded in infamy and intrigue. Nonetheless, Marie Antoinette's undeniably unique sense of style and creative genius reflected at Le Petit Trianon at Versaille, heralded a new vogue in decorating.
At the beginning of the Belle Epoque, the Divine Sarah was a French stage and early film actress. In her heyday she was referred to as the "most famous actress the world has ever known".
Named after the celebrated 19th century writer and local personality, this north-facing twenty square metre room overlooks the parterre garden and decorative lily pond.
