Bonjour!

I feel like a winemaker. A winemaker who aims to extract new flavours out of the new crop while preserving continuity for proven crus. It is a labour of love and I am proud to let you taste my 2010 vintage at www.FrenchSouthwest.com!

The new flavours? 
- Linguistic stays, in Biarritz, for adults as well as teenagers (13 and up). Learn French in an attractive and lively place, then join in for organized group activities or sports (surfing, golfing). Opt for a homestay at a local host or a cost effective rental.
- A new Trip of the month web page. For instance: a 1week  self-guided family trip over March Break, to Paris + La Rochelle/Ile de Ré, and, in the Summer, to Paris + bike trip through the Loire Valley.

Improved communication 
- A blog, to bring out the spirit of Southwest France year-round, to which you can subscribe or receive e-mail updates.
- A modest video attempt featuring this winemaker in her land of birth + life in the streets of Biarritz!

The flavours that remain strong
-Vacation property rentals in Southwest France accommodating various budgets, number of guests & lengths of stays. Sample the selection here.
- Luxurious homes for friends and family reunions when the cost of indulgence gets shared or matters less.
- Logistics all worked out with à-la-carte hosting services.
- Fully planned stays for small groups of golfers, food & wine buffs, tennis players, hikers, cyclists, music or art lovers, yoga or spa enthusiasts, surfers,  antique hunters…
- Road trips through other French regions + stays in Paris. 

And some tasting advice....
- Vacation where Europeans have been returning for generations, away from North American tourists: the South…WEST of France!
- Time your vacation right to maximize the value:  early Summer or March/Christmas breaks for families, Spring and Fall for small groups, Winter in trendy Biarritz for snow birds in search of alternatives.
- Share a villa with extended family or friends to bring the cost down.
- Assemble a small group around a shared interest, and enjoy rich content at optimal value.

Your vigneron's (= winemaker's) credentials
- Focus, hard work and passion to design YOUR vacation, with plain old fashioned personalized service.
- Connections with locals, hosts or experts in various fields to deliver transparent logistics.
-  North American travel expert on Southwest France, a place where the French, Spanish and Basque cultures meet with ocean and mountains as background.


Expérience Authentique is all about peace of mind, simplicity and authenticity. Cheers to the pleasures to come!

Thank you for your referrals,
Evelyne Dufau - Founder  
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