In the French autumn of 2020, Le Belvedere has once again coupled this exceptional experience with the genius of Master Chef Alain Fabrégues, MOF, a natural chef, whose unique relationship with the Pyrenees comes from summer holidays spent in the mountains as a child with his family. Alain’s restaurants, The Loosebox and Bistro des Artistes have won many awards and prizes, and have been renowned around Australia, including Best Restaurant in Australia three times. In 1991 Alain became a holder of the prestigious ‘Meiller Ouvrier De France’ the highest honour attainable by a craftsman,and is now prevented from entering any personal competitions. Since then, Presidents Mitterand and Chirac each awarded Alain, by decree, a knighthood.
Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) (1991)
Chevalier de L Ordre du Mérite Agricole ( 1994 )
Chevalier du Mérite National ( 2004 )
Alain will be making his personal selection of wines, champagnes and digestifs coupled with each meal from his favourite regions in France including Bordeaux, Languedoc, Beaujolais, Medoc as well as others. France offers some of the greatest wines, with the greatest variety and this is an extremely unique opportunity to pair perfect French wines and Champagne with the genius talent of Master Chef Alain Fabrégues. Join Alain on a food safari through a 700 year old French market, choosing ingredients from the best local produce or forage for fungi, wild herbs and berries on a walk through the unique Pyrenees countryside.
To book, click on the link below. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required. The balance is required 12 weeks prior to the arrival date.