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Entertaining a la française
Descriptif N°1 Simple Dinners between Friends
The art of entertaining is, for the French, an everyday pleasure, it’s a way of life, a joy of living for all the family.
This course will give the method for preparing and organising a dinner, of laying the table and finally certain codes and rules concerning what is commonly known as “ Good Manners “.
A contemporary table, of modern design, will show how to receive guests tastefully and elegantly, with that extra touch, so French.
I – The History of the art of entertaining
Our expert will give the main lines of the history of the art of entertaining and its evolution since the Middles-Ages until our day.
She will talk about the royal manufacturers of the XVII th century whose knowledge of craftsmanship perpetuates today through the great names in French luxury.
II – The key to Success – Organise, prepare, verify
III – Lay the table
Your teacher will show you all the pragmatic techniques of this art.
- Lay the cutlery following the French custom. - Bringing a personal and elegant touch to the decoration. - Serving the courses. - Serving the wine.
IV – The art of table manners
This part will be exclusively devoted to the rules and codes of “good manners “ that you must master, the knowledge of these rules will permit you to feel at ease in all circumstances.
To know how to receive guests will show your attachment to traditions and will also show the special attention that you give in order to satisfy your friends.
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Descriptif N°2
Dinner is served, Madam
The art of receving or the French way of living
This course proposes teaching how to master the art receiving guests, to learn the codes and how to acquire the expertise.
A dinner shows your education, your talent for creating an atmosphere when inviting friends and relations. It also the proof of your ability to run your house hold.
I – What does receiving well signify ?
- Giving pleasure to those that you appreciate - Composing the invitations - Showing your attachment to traditions - Introducing people - Showing a real knowhow for organising
II – History
The art of entertaining and its evolution since the Middle-Ages until our days.
The beginning of the royal manufacturers whose exceptional knowledge of craftsmanship perpetuates today through the great names in French luxury.
III – Laying the table
We will choose a classical table to lay, refined and elegant. Whilst laying the place setting, you will learn to recognise the different styles and why not, how to mix them.
You will receive ideas that you can practise when laying your own table and using your own service in your home.
IV – Serving the wine
VI – The art of table manners
What to know so as to always feel at ease in all circumstances
- the conversation - the correct way to use the cutlery and their positions
Knowing how to entertain shows your attachment to traditions and your wish to satisfy those that you appreciate.
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ROYAL TABLES
Magnificent tables set around a theme for your most beautiful evenings...
This course is intended for those whose passion is decoration, who love beautiful objects, and who wish to create an atmosphere of luxury and refinement for a reception or a special occasion.
We propose tables with themes which might recall memories and that you could choose following your tastes, dreams or any particular desire that you might have.
This course could be prepared by special order for an individual person.
If you like the pleasant life of Versailles in the XVIII th century, you could choose the Marie Antoinette table.
You are fascinated by Napoleon, you could choose the Empire table.
You are enchanted by the splendour Italian, you could choose the Venetian table.
You find exhilarating the spirit and the golden domes of Russia, you could choose the Tsar’s table.
If tenderness is your favourite feeling, you could choose the Romantic Table.
If your passion is hunting, of which the expertise is part of the French heritage you could choose the Hunting Table.
I – Laying the table
Our expert and our interior decorator will lay the place setting whilst teaching you how to create a spectacular effect.
II – History
The entire history of the art entertaining will be dealt with and at the same time the accent will be placed particularly on the history at the time of the chosen theme.
This course does not include the knowledge of codes and the rules of good manners, it is centred only on the decorative appearance of your table, so as to create an exceptional event.
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