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Creating fun and special experiences that will become lifelong memories . We are Matthew and Angela Saunders and we formed Taste du Languedoc Wine Tours in 2013. We’ve lived in the area for more than 25 years, and have a thriving wine bar and art gallery in a local village called Azille. Our passion for the area and knowledge of local wines led to customers requesting wine tasting events and Taste du Languedoc was born. By working closley with Melanie and Jay at Le Manoir & Th e Old Winery we would love to introduce you to our program of wine tours that you can book during your stay in beautiful Canet. There is something for everyone and we even offer special days and activities for your young one's ! Full Day Wine Tours ( from 100 euros per person) From our La Clape Seaside Wine & Gourmet Food Tour - our Carcassonne Castle Wine Tour we have 8 different tours to choose from each include, pick up / drop off, lunch and 2 / 3 domaine visits. For your children we have developed a special kids creative crafts day, Angela a professional arts workshop leader and an assistant will entertain and occupy the children at the accomodation whilst you enjoy your wine day ( this is at an additional cost so please ask for more details on pricing and activities) 2hr Wine Tasting & Tapas (45 euros per person) You may prefer to book a 2 hr Wine tasting at your accomodation, if this is your preference Matthew will come along to Le Manoir or The Old Winery and introduce you to the wines of the Minervois, pairing the wines with regional tapas. If you have smaller children this is a great social way of experiencing the wines of the region whilst the little one's play safely or are happi ly tucked up in bed ! At Taste du Languedoc Wine Tours, we specialize in experience. Both the experience, knowledge, and local connections that we have and also in the experience that each and every one of our guests has with us and we are delighted to work with Melanie & Jay to offer this to you. We strive to go beyond the typical dry lectures and pretentious wine tours and make it our mission to create fun and special experiences that will become lifelong memories for all the family! A full list of the Day Tours and prices are available on our website Matthew Saunders / Angela Saunders (Taste du Languedoc) 5 Rue de Grippis, Azille, 11700, Aude, France +33 6 50 12 59 98 / [email protected] www.tastedulanguedocwinetours.com Siret No : 51046016500010.

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