"I did it!" Sue's Story
I’d been inspired into action by realising this: not pursuing my dream was going to be far more painful in the long run than simply throwing myself into action and going for it!
I’d first discovered Fiona Harrold through her books, and last year met her at St James in Piccadilly, where she signed a copy of her latest book for me.
While we were talking, I mentioned to her that her books had inspired a complete life change for me and that I was going to France to start a business running gastronomic tours in the Burgundy region.
And, I’ve done it!
Getting There
My first step was to actually get to France, which I did by crossing the English Channel in my Dutch ex-sailing barge and then navigating for three weeks along the waterway network, going through around 200 locks, to get to St Jean de Losne in Burgundy.
In France, there are not that many suitable employment opportunities, so I knew I had to get straight in there and get my business running.
I had worked in that area before for several years, and so knew that I had the experience necessary to offer a truly special experience for my clients.
Now I’m delighted to say that my company Burgundy On A Plate offers a taste of the real Burgundy, as it’s experienced by the people who live here. The pride in its cuisine, the magnificence of its vines and wines and the quality and variety of its produce makes Burgundy a perfect region for a gastronomic discovery tour.
Our tours will bring you a deeper knowledge and understanding of the history, wine and gastronomy of this region – we have three different tours available, Heart of Burgundy (Cote d'Or), Beaune & Saône, and our Yonne Tour - into Chablis country!
Customise Your Trip
We also offer custom-made tours, and whether your interests lie in wine, gastronomy, history, art, architecture, or cooking, we can design and create a tour especially for you.
During the tour, we meet the owners and producers of the edible treasures of the region, dining in some unusual locations including a château, a ferme auberge and a candle-lit meal in a wine cellar
The last night of the tours is spent in a Michelin starred restaurant enjoying the very best the region has to offer. All restaurants during this tour have been locally recommended.
Special Offer - For YOU!
We pride ourselves on offering a truly authentic experience of the region and as our first tour is about to take place in April, I am delighted to offer Fiona Harrold’s website members a £100 reduction on the holiday if you book through my website, burgundyonaplate.com, by the end of March 2006.
Just mention that you saw this article on Fiona’s website and we’ll do the rest!
Thanks Fiona, one can change one's life at any stage and I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my life!
