Thursday Oct 22 2009 at Siran

Inaugural opening at La Maison de Minervois, in Siran. Meet Minervois winemakers, artists, conservators hosts, and all participants.

Friday Oct 23 2009 at La Livinière

13h: Created by Jonathan Plieu, a young Minervois chef, discover the restaurant "Les Meulieres" (the Mill stones) with a meal at 20 Euros including wine. 7 vineyards of the Minervois appellation Livinière exhibit their wines in combination with 7 dishes prepared by the chef of the restaurant: Les Meulieures Reservations: 04 68 75 40 16

* 16h : Secret locations revealed A walk with winemakers in the streets of La Livinière. Meet at the salle polyvalente.

* 20h : An evening meeting event with food, wine, and JAZZ Price: 20 euros per meal plus wine Reservations: 04 68 91 81 43

Saturday October 24 2009 at Bize Minervois, Aude

# 10.30: at the cave cooperative Oulibo Moderated by Pierre Marty, director of the winery, stroll through the olive groves of the cooperative, the history of the olive and place in the landscape.

# 11h30 : at the wine cooperative Oulibo. Demonstration of watercolors on the theme of the olive tree with William Mill, watercolorist. Followed by a nice moment to share the occasion of the newly harvested Lucques olives : tasting of olives, olive oils and manufacturing of a tapenade or aioli.

# 13h : At RAISINS du SOLEIL wine cellar of Marie Binisti - for an amazing rediscovery of forgotten paradise: Dinner with tasting of local products associated with selected wines Prix : 25 € Price: 25 € Attention nombre de places limitées ! Beware of places limited! Réservations : 04 68 91 81 43 Reservations: 04 68 91 81 43

Saturday October 24 2009 at La Caunette, Herault

* 20h : at the l'Ostal de la Cesse community cultural center an Evening of sailing songs with 8 Breton singers Breton: "Downwind Islands" A Tasting of pancakes, cider and dishes combining Breton and Minervois Produce. Price: 10 € + entrance concert - Drink cider or wine and more Reservations: 04 68 91 81 43

Saturday October 24 2009 at Paraza, Aude

* 17h : At the Domaine du Viala - Discussion and reviews on contemporary art with Maryse Roumengous, Arts Advisor Platiques and exhibiting artists: Genevieve Fourgnaud, Fann Meca-Gauthier, Thalia Reventlow, Tatiana Rosenblat Information and reservations: 04 68 91 81 43 - optional if Marie le Breton has room

Sunday, October 25 2009 Wine day at Siran

*10:30: Departure from Minervois in Siran minibus for trips discover the surrounding area, accompanied by wine producers and artists. Réservations : 04 68 91 81 43 Reservations: 04 68 91 81 43

* 13h : Enjoy great Minervois food. Around a meal of local products in season, tasting of several wines selected by winemakers. (3 entrees, 3 meats, 3 cheeses, 3 desserts ...) Price: 35 € including wine Réservation : 04 68 91 81 43 Reservations: 04 68 91 81 43

* 17h : At maison du Minervois with Debate on the topic: Whats the future for Minervois?

Sunday, October 25 2009 at Agel

* 20h : At Château d'Agel 20h: Love in the kitchen - with the actor John Varela - performing at the table according to Brillat-Savarin, Marie Rouanet, Francis Ponge, Honoré de Balzac. Directed by Jacques Allaire Production : Cie In situ Production: In Situ Co. Love in the kitchen is a theatrical event where food, eating, art of the table, and sexual desire, and the gourmet experience mix. Price: 35 € including wine Reservations: 04 68 91 21 38

Visit the website of Les Grands Chemins in the Minervois for events until November 4.