2026 Rural French Xmas Experience

11 - 14 December 2026

Sunday

· Relaxing day at Chez Marita with 'grazing' style dining throughout the day

Monday

· Leisurely breakfast

· Return to Poitiers train station/airport

In Europe over the festive season but not sure how best to celebrate as a solo traveller? Want to experience a French rural Christmas with a traditional French menu? Join me in Moulismes for a three night, four day Rural French Xmas Experience weekend which will include:

Friday

· Pick up from Poitiers train station/airport

· Montmorillon Xmas Market

· French ‘Dînatoire’ (a cocktail style gathering with enough heavy snack foods to replace a traditional sit-down dinner) in the heart of medieval Montmorillon.

Saturday

· French market shopping for gourmet additions to our Xmas Dinner

· 5 course traditional French Xmas dinner prepared and presented by Australian restauranteur and food writer now based in France

2026 Rural French Xmas Experience Package

Price includes:

  • Transport to and from Poitiers

  • Three nights accommodation in a private room

  • All meals for the weekend including Friday Dînatoire and Xmas Dinner prepared by guest food expert

  • All transport across the weekend

For additional details and menus, please contact me via the form at the bottom of the page.

2026 Rural French Xmas Experience Package Price is €1000.00.

Deposit of €300.00 to confirm booking via bank transfer (invoice provided). Balance due 6 weeks before tour date (invoice provided). No refund available if cancellation is less than four weeks before tour date. Guests are responsible for own travel insurance.

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