8 Days Tennis and Culinary Holiday in France

During your course, you will stay at Baron-Figués, which is part of a gorgeous 150-year-old farmhouse with three beautifully appointed en-suite twin or double bedrooms. One of the main attractions of this farmhouse is its large and open traditional kitchen. This accommodation combines the wonders of rural Gascony, modern-home comforts of a traditional French farmhouse, and unbeatable food and wine experiences that will stay with you forever.

This holiday is suitable from beginner to advanced club player. The coaches have experience working with players of all levels. This holiday can be tailored to meet the needs of the group. From private helicopter transfers to special private tours, please contact France Holiday Plus to discuss your personal requirements and your holiday is ensured to be exactly as you want it to be.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival day

Arrive at Agen train station to be greeted by your hosts before being driven to the farmhouse where your holiday will begin. Settle into your charming room before getting to know your fellow students over delicious aperitifs. Enjoy a social evening with a three-course gourmet dinner served in the farmhouse kitchen along with a short introduction from your hosts about what to expect over the next few days.

Day 2 - Walking and tennis

You will walk 11 kilometers to a local and delightful village market for coffee and croissants to discuss your activities with the rest of the group and your tutor Caroline. You will have two hours of tennis coaching, enjoying both the clay courts and hard courts. Lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen with views of the countryside all around to help inspire your creative side.

There will be free time to use all the on-site facilities before aperitifs are served by the pool and there is always the option to use the tennis courts if you want. A three-course gourmet meal will then be served in the grounds or the farmhouse kitchen, accompanied with local delicious wines.

Day 3 - Cycling, tennis, and Armagnac

After breakfast, you will continue with your two hours of tennis coaching. With the use of electric bikes, you will have a lovely cycle ride in the stunning French countryside, visiting French market towns. In early evening, you will visit a family-run Armagnac distillery (which Gascony is famous for) and learn how it is made and the history behind it and more importantly, tasting it before returning for dinner back at the farmhouse.

Day 4 - Free day

Lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen depending on the season. In the late afternoon, you will visit a beautiful chateau, famous for its aperitifs and wines for an afternoon of wine tasting. Dinner will be served back at the farmhouse, giving you time to relax in the lounge or by the swimming pool, or to take advantage of one of the on-site activities such as table tennis or cycling. There is always an option to use the tennis courts if you want.

Day 5 - Tennis and Michelin-star restaurant

After two hours of tennis coaching, in the late morning you will go to the pretty market town of Condom and eat in a Michelin-star restaurant. After lunch, you will go wine tasting at one of the stunning chateaux. A three-course gourmet meal will then be served in the grounds or the farmhouse kitchen in the evening.

Day 6 - Canoeing and tennis

After two hours of tennis coaching, lunch will be served by the pool or in the farmhouse kitchen. You will enjoy a canoe trip to a lovely local village. There is always an option to use the tennis courts if you want. A three-course gourmet meal will then be served back at the farmhouse.

Day 7 - Excursion day

This is a fun day out with the choice of a city visit (Toulouse, Bordeaux, or Pau) and a visit to the mountains, golf, or spa. The destination will be decided on arrival.

Day 8 - Departure day

After breakfast, you are asked to check out by 10:00. You are welcome to relax and enjoy some free time if your flight is not until later in the day, before being taken to the airport or train station for your return journey. You will return home with a lot of fantastic memories.

• A canoe trip to a lovely local village
• Cycle ride in the stunning French countryside and visiting French market towns
• Fun day out with the choice of a city visit of Toulouse, Bordeaux, or Pau and a visit to the mountains, golf, or spa
• Go to the pretty market town of Condom, eat in a Michelin-star restaurant, and wine tasting at one of the stunning chateaux
• Visit a beautiful chateau famous for its aperitifs and wines for an afternoon of wine tasting
• Visit to a family-run Armagnac distillery and wine tasting

This holiday will take place in Gascony, France. Gascony is an undiscovered region of Southwest France, so there's no chance that you will have to wrestle with crowds when you go to sample the wonders that make this region so special. You will quickly learn why Gascony is famed for its sumptuous local produce and seasonal recipes and you will realize that the locals take their food very seriously.

If you are partial to a cheeky little treat, Gascony is one of the main producers of foie gras. It's not just mouth-watering food you have to look forward to. You can't visit Gascony without trying out the fruits of the vine. Wherever you walk, you will be able to see the many vineyards sprawling over the hills and valleys and discover that the wines are individual, full of character, and exquisite.

All daily meals, drinks, and tasting are included in the total cost of this holiday. You will enjoy gourmet dinners, wine tasting, and also one meal at a Michelin-star restaurant.

All extracurricular activities on your holiday are free. So, if you don't feel like taking a trip after your lessons you can try on-site table tennis, basketball, horse riding, shooting, archery, and cycling, or you may just like to relax by the heated pool with a glass of soul-warming Armagnac. There is also a great selection of board games that will amuse you during the warm nights and let you enjoy the company of other guests.

• 4 tennis lessons with a professional coach
• 7 nights accommodation
• A canoe trip to a lovely local village
• Access to on-site facilities
• All daily meals, drinks, and tasting
• Cycle ride in the stunning French countryside and visiting French market towns
• Fun day out with the choice of a city visit of Toulouse, Bordeaux, or Pau and a visit to the mountains, golf, or spa
• Go to the pretty market town of Condom, eat in a Michelin-star restaurant, and wine tasting at one of the stunning chateaux
• Transfer from and to Agen train station
• Visit to a family-run Armagnac distillery and wine tasting
• Visit a beautiful chateau famous for its aperitifs and wines for an afternoon of wine tasting

• Airfare
• Airport transfers

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS), Bordeaux-Mrignac Airport (BOD), or Bergerac Dordogne Prigord Airport (EGC). Transfer from and to these airports are available upon request.

Arrival by train

The closest train station is Agen train station. French Holidays Plus will pick you up from the train station. The pick-up is included in the price.

• A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 30 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.