BURGUNDY

Burgundy, France - 6 nights
(Options: Custom Itineraries)
Available April to December – Sunday to Saturday

Experience the delights of hidden Burgundy. You will be introduced to its gastronomic secrets and will join in on ‘hands on culinary and wine adventures’. Discover the 1er and Grand Cru Vineyards with a renowned wine expert with exclusive access to some of the most famous Domaine’s in the Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune. Create dishes from our seasonal cookbook, be inspired by the vibrant market of Dijon, take a Master class with 1* Michelin Chef Laurent Peugeot at ‘La Charlemagne’, get creative with our traditional baker and dine out at 3* Michelin Restaurant ‘Bernard Loiseau’.

(Options: Guided Version, Cooking Classes)
Burgundy, France - 6 nights
Available year round

This self-guided cycling tour is the perfect combination of Burgundy's most important treasured assets: wine and cuisine - or more artfully referred to as gastronomy! Starting in Dijon, a beautiful city with sites, history, and the gateway to the wine country, you will make your way across the most famous vineyards.

PARIS

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Paris, France - Day Cooking Classes/Market Visits
Available year round

Come and discover Paris through hands-on cooking classes learning a variety of recipes to recreate at home to share with your family and friends. You will learn the art of French cooking in a fun, relaxed atmosphere in magical Montmartre, Paris. Choose from a wide range of choices for classes taught in English. Choose from macaron making, baking, bread making, molecular gastronomy, cheese and wine courses and more!

provence

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(Options: Customized Tours, Day Excursions, Day Cooking Classes)
Provence, France - 6 nights
Available April and September

This program combines wandering about the glorious and varied countryside of Provence, and cooking together with friends (new and old!). You will learn authentic Provençal cuisine, naturally rich in vegetables, olive oil, and with minimal fats, but after a week of feasting, coupled with hiking, you will not worry about facing the scales when you get home.

(Options: Customized Programs, Day Cooking Classes, Artisan Visits)
Provence, France
Available year round

Provence is a land of warm-hearted people, delicious cuisine, and spectacular structures built over its 2500-year history as one of the major centers of trade on the Mediterranean. It has been the home of your guide, Madeleine, for over 15 years now, and she will share the special corners and treasures she has discovered. As you wander through Provence, you will pass through orchards of olive trees and fruit, vine-covered hill sides and plateaus, and rows of vegetables that will show up at the plentiful market stalls.

Provence, France - 7 nights
Available March to November - Saturday to Saturday 



Cook and hike in the Luberon with a wonderful chef who will also be one of your hiking guides and your host for the week. You will have the time of your life as you stay in a beautifully restored and furnished home, take hands-on cooking classes, take incredible hikes and see all the important sites in this very picturesque part of Provence.  

(Option: Day Cooking Classes)
Provence, France - 2, 3 or 5 nights
Available February to November - Sunday to Friday

Learn to cook in a Provençal cookery school, set in a little converted country house in an idyllic spot with wild thyme, rosemary and olive trees at its doorstep. Outside there is a shady terrace where you can enjoy the fruits of your labour, accompanied by a glass of wine from the estate. The 4-star hotel is now part of the beautiful chain Relais & Châteaux.

Learn to cook in the Luberon from a wonderful chef who will also be your guide and host for the week. You will have the time of your life as you stay in a beautifully restored and furnished home, take hands-on cooking classes and see all the important sites in this very picturesque part of Provence.  

(Options: Longer Stays)
Provence, France - 2 or more nights
Available March to June, September to December

SOUTHWEST FRANCE

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Bordeaux, France - 3 nights
(Options: Day Cooking Classes, Additional Nights)
Available year round  (excluding July 14 to August 15)

Savor the wines, foods and landscapes that define this southwestern corner of France between Bordeaux and St. Emilion. Your stay in the "Entre Deux Mers" AOC region is a unique way to get to know French people and to share their culinary passions. Your hosts are a French-American couple who invite you into their home, a comfortable renovated 18th century forge, and their nearby vineyard farm.

(Options: Day Cooking Classes, Wine Tours, Longer Stays)
Bordeaux, France - 3 nights
Available April to November

We equate "wine" with "Bordeaux" with good reason. This UNESCO and World Heritage site is renowned not only for its incredible wine production but for its two thousand year old history, beautiful architecture and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy a three night stay indulging in fine cuisine, Bordeaux wines and the French “Art de vivre”. Stay in gorgeous accommodations, explore the area, learn about the finest in food and wine and participate in hands-on cooking classes and wine tastings.

(Options: Garden Visits, Museum Visits, Antiquing, Spa, Opera)
Bordeaux, France - 6 nights
Available year round - Saturday to Friday

Enjoy an active culinary vacation in the southwest corner of France between Bordeaux and St. Emilion. You will stay at a comfortable renovated 18th century country home and will get acquainted with all that is French. We will customize your week for you - whether it be enjoying cooking lessons in French homes, market and artisan food producer visits, vineyards and wine tastings, antiquing, garden visits or walking and biking, the "Entre Deux Mers" region offers all this and much more. 

Dordogne, France - 5 or 7 nights
Available April to October - Monday to Monday

Join us in Southwest France for a five or seven night total immersion in the French lifestyle. Pick-up a straw basket and each morning you will visit a different traditional market with your hostess and chef who will teach you how to select the best produce. In France gastronomy and life pair with market visits which are a a vital event held on the main square of the town.

(Option: Half Day Cooking Class/Market Visit and 3 day program)
Uzès, France - 7 nights
Available June

(Options: Customized Itineraries)
Languedoc, France - 3 or 6 nights
Available April to June, September to October - Sunday to Saturday

Join a native Languedocienne on a culinary journey to this little known corner of southern France, nestled between the Camargue region to the east and the French Catalonian Pyrenees to the southwest. You will discover this singular historic region rich in traditions, art, architecture and culture and meet some remarkable personalities and spirited characters, from local chefs and winemakers to artists and artisans, all of whom are passionate about their craft and their land.

La Rochelle, France - 3 nights
Available year round -  Friday to Monday

Experience a three night culinary vacation like no other. This cooking holiday is based in the beautiful, historic region of the Vendée in the West of France near the picturesque seaside town of La Rochelle. Enjoy the rolling countryside with its beautiful canals, visit the impressive historic abbeys and chateaux and experience the region’s golden beaches.

BOOKING INFORMATION:  Each program lists the Fees Per Person, Deposit, Dates and what is Included. Use the right side navigation (the booking information link) to view this information listed at the bottom of every program.

CANCELLATION POLICIES:  Please inquire about the cancellation and refund policy of the tour in which you are interested. 

CLIENT REMARKS: Our clients' thoughts and remarks about their experiences are 'click expandable' at the bottom of our tours. Use the right side navigation (the client remarks link) to view this information.

MAPPING: Our exciting destinations are depicted in regional mapping for each program. You can also access Google MapsTM when available! In some cases mapping may give clients a general sense of location due to changes in venue. Please inquire about specific location.

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