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Combination Tours > France > Cooking, Hiking and Yoga
France: Cooking, Hiking and Yoga
(Options: Day Cooking Classes, Day Tours, Hiking and Feasting, French Lessons
and Cooking,
Chocolate Course, Cooking and Wine Course)
Arles, France - 5 nights
Arles is one of the most captivating cities of all of Provence. Treat yourself
to a week of culinary lessons, hiking and yoga as you discover this special area
of France. Learn to cook from a native chef who will show you the beauty and
simplicity of authentic Provençal cuisine. Enjoy yoga in the mornings before you
begin your day and go on hikes that will help you appreciate the scents and
colors of Provence.
 Day
One : Welcome dinner at 8pm
Day Two: Breakfast at 8:30AM, market visit from 9-11
(the biggest market in Provence), free time through the
afternoon to explore the old city. First cooking
class that evening.
Day Three : Breakfast 8:30AM,
departure for a hike in the wine country, picnic in a
picturesque hill-side village. Return to Arles for a break,
evening departure for the beach, a grilling/cook-out and a
leisurely yoga class at the beach.
Day Four : Breakfast at 8:30AM, departure for a hike
in the Alpilles, visit to Les Baux, St. Remy de Provence
(we can include the wonderful essential oils shop Florame,
and the exquisite chocolatier Joel Durand). Leisurely lunch
at the Roman ruins of Glanum. Return to Arles mid-afternoon,
relaxing afternoon with the aromatherapy massages scheduled
for each. Dinner time free.
 Day
Five : 8AM morning yoga in the park, brunch will
be waiting for us back at the bed and breakfast. Some quiet
time to wander, gather our thoughts, then an afternoon visit
to the potter, and/or to an organic winery. Return for our
last cooking class together.
Day Six: Breakfast at 8:30AM, for those with a late
departure, the market is there for last minute purchases.
Then, we wish you well on your way.
HOW TO ARRIVE
Nearest Airports/Train Stations:
Marseille
- 80km - 55 min (for clients from America you still
must take another plane and switch in London, Paris, Amsterdam,
Brussels, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid..., there is not yet an American
airline that flies direct to Marseille)
Nimes Domestic Airport - 30 minutes (which would mean switching
planes in Paris to the domestic line, Air Litoral, or coming in from
London or Ireland on Ryan Air)
Montpelier - 75km - 50 min
Arles Train Station - within 10 minutes walking distance of
accommodation. (There are 2 TGV High Speed Trains from Paris that
arrive directly in Arles per day during the high tourist season
(April through September)
| BOOKING INFORMATION |
2008 FEES PER PERSON
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DEPOSIT |
Double Room/US$1775
Single Room/US$2050
Day Cooking Class:
-One to Two Persons
US$435 for class and meal
US$675 for a full day
-Three or more Persons
US$185 for the class and meal
US$345€ for a full day
(Full day is departure at 9am to visit one or two artisans/food
producers, then share a lunch together -- either picnic or bistrot -- return
to Arles for a 2 hour break, then the 3 hour cooking class followed by the
feast of your labors)
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After availability is confirmed, a deposit of 50% per person and the completed and
submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Final payment is due in full 4 weeks before your arrival date. |
| 2008 DATES |
INCLUDED |
Dates are flexible. Please inquire.
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*Five (5)nights' accommodations
*Welcome dinner at 8pm
*All meals but a lunch or two on market days
*Two (2) cooking lessons
*Two (2) yoga lessons
*All excursions
*Transportation to and from airport(s) or train station(s) is extra (except for the Arles train station) -- 45€ to Avignon TGV,
85€ to the Marseille airport.
Airfare and personal expenses are not included.
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For further inquiries or to register, click here.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If client cancels within 30 days of arrival date, all but 250€ is returned for this program, the mini-gourmand or any program that is longer, and all but 1/3 is returned for shorter programs (less the $50 per person non-refundable booking fee). These fees are for administrative costs and may be applied to a future trip within the next 12 months of the original trip. If sufficient notice is given and the clients wishes to change the dates, there is no problem as long as those dates are available. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
CLIENT REMARKS
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