Holidays with creative courses & activities in the south of France

Located in the Aude, near the Canal du Midi, in the Languedoc, South of France. We offer activity holidays with creative courses, wine tours, winter sports, golf, white water & sea sports, walking, cycling, horse-riding, Cathar castle & Roman history tours.

Welcome to the Languedoc, the land of sunshine & smiles.

The Languedoc is accessible in 90 mins from London, East Midlands, Bristol, Liverpool & Ireland. Served by 6 airports, Carcassonne, Toulouse, Perpignan, Montpellier, Nimes & Girona. 4 hours by train from Paris to Narbonne, 2 hours from Barcelona. By car from Calais in 10 hours.

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we give helpful advice on large group trips & tours, detailed organisation & Itineraries are prepared for each occasion plus catering.

We offer a personal service & a friendly, warm welcome in an informal

atmosphere. We find the right holiday mix that can include activities & creative courses. We take pride in the quality of our well cared for

accommodation. Our French holidays are truly home from home.

surrounded by peace, get away from it all,

spoil yourself & relax in a lovely atmosphere,

this is not just a holiday but a glimpse of a different way of life.

Weddings • Celebrations • Corporate events & entertaining

Go Holiday France offers a complete gastronomic experience for all our guests. Within the Chateau we have 6 guest bedrooms, & a 2-bedroom suite, all with quality mattresses! There are 5 further Cottages that can be either self-catering or full board for large groups. We can accommodate up to 46 people sharing. We are located near the canal du midi, 45 mins from Carcassonne, between the Mediterranean sea with long sandy beaches with exhilarating water sports & the stunning mountains with deep river gorges. We are served by many airports, please see the contact page for travel information, directions & maps. It is easy to find us at www.gomarryinfrance.com

We offer conference facilities & wifi access. We cater for up to 100 guests with a la carte gourmet meals or more relaxed alfresco dining in beautiful surroundings, a large heated swimming pool & 6 acres of gardens to relax in. There is a choice of golf, tennis & horse riding locally. Winter corporate team-building events can be hosted during the hunting & fishing season. Wine tours, winter mountain sports, climbing & paragliding are found in the Black Mountains. The Pyrenees provide skiing & snow boarding. Please scroll down to view examples of of our special event menus.

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The beautiful dining interiors in the chateau &

17th century church of St Luc in the village of ginestas

If you choose our venue in this amazing area, with un-rivelled vineyard countryside, you will re-discover the art of relaxation. With exceptional peacefulness, it is still within easy reach of towns, vibrant cities, historic sites, exceptional walking & cycling

countryside. We can create itineraries especially for your wedding, event, celebration, family get-together or business conference.

Take time to visit the sea lakes & harbour villages. Discover the history of the Cathars, follow the stories of The Labrynth & Rennes le Chateau. This is the forgotten corner of Southern France, while you are here discover the wealth of history & it’s charm for yourself, but most of all come & be looked after in our friendly environment.

enclosed courtyard for alfresco dining.

heated pool

extensive gardens

large enough for a marquee

village church

for more details on the wedding & corporate event service please e-mail:

info@goholidayfrance.com

Champagne reception : formal 5/6 course example

canapés & finger food.

(Serve sparkling rosé syrah, Pierlé or Crémant de Limoux or Champgne of choice)

Mis en Bouche : chilled asparagus soup with hazelnuts.

(Serve a young fruity white wine like a Viognier)

Goat’s cream & salmon mousse with a red pepper sauce

(Serve a spicier white wine like Saumarez, genache & marsanne)

Duck breast, in a port & mirtille sauce, resting on a bed of roasted vegetables

(Serve minervois la laviniere Piccinini mouvedre & grenache)

Cake cutting and speeches

(Champagne for toasts)

Sorbet with a wild fruit coulis

(Serve ice cold Muscat)

Classic citron tart with chocolate mousse

(Serve Cartagene pudding wines)

Cheeses

(Serve Port or rich late harvest wines like Bai de Cayenne)

3 course wedding meal including canapes €48 to €60 per adult

4 course wedding meal including canapes €58 to €70 per adult

5/6 course wedding meal including canapes €68 to €80 per adult

Price does not include cake or wine

Children’s wedding meals with soft drinks. €30

Champagne reception : Casual 3 course buffet menu example

canapés & finger food.

1st course cold sea food & salad buffet with:

Poached Salmon, Oysters, Shellfish & Smoked Fish

2nd course hot selection of casseroles & vegetables

Coq au Vin, Beef Daube & Pork in apple & French Cidar

3rd course hot & cold selection of classic puddings

Cake

Champagne for toasts

Selection of cheeses

3 course wedding Buffet including canapes €45 to €55 per adult

Children’s wedding meals with soft drinks. €24

Price does not include cake or wine

Prices depend on the food chosen & does not include cake or wine