BURGUNDY

Burgundy, France - 6 nights
Available March to December – Sunday to Saturday

Experience the delights of Burgundy in a fabulous farmhouse. Join us for a ‘hands on,’ culinary vacation in the heart of the Cote D’Or, Kingdom of the Dukes of Burgundy where you will discover a patchwork of landscapes, valleys, rivers, canals and vineyards.

(Option: Guided Version)
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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(Options: Private Group Cooking Classes)
Paris, France - Day Cooking Classes
Available year round

Learn simple, yet elegant, recipes from a true Parisian woman! Enjoy a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Paris. Classes are held in a fully-equipped kitchen with a workstation for every two students.The course starts off with a market visit to select the ingredients for the class.

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.

(Options: Shorter or Longer Stays)
Provence, France - 7 nights
Available January to June, September to December - Saturday to Saturday

There is not a better place to learn to cook authentic Provençal dishes and speak French, than in Provence! Join us for a delightful week of culinary arts, immersion in the French way of life and relaxation in this lovely region of France.

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, 4 or 5 nights
Available February 14 to November 1

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.

(Options: Longer Stays)
Provence, France - 2 or 4 nights
Available March to November

Richard and Lucine welcome you to a small medieval village in the heart of the Luberon. You will be greeted by your lovely hosts in their beautiful “mas” for cookery lessons in a modern kitchen while enjoying delicious cuisine, peace and relaxation.

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.  

Provence, France - 6 nights
Available June and September - Tuesday to Monday

Twenty minutes east of Nyons, the olive capital of France, lies an 18th century 3 story stone "mas" (Provençal farmhouse) nestled in the hills outside the village of Condorcet. Enjoy a breath-taking view and a climate said to be among the most agreeable in all of France. Savor blue skies, sunlight in all its shades and shadows, old farm-houses of yellowed stone and mottled clay-tiled roofs, and its holy trinity of lamb, goat and olive.

(Options: Longer Stays, French Lessons)
Provence, France - 2 or 4 nights
Available March to June, September to December

SOUTHWEST FRANCE

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Bordeaux, France - 6 nights
Available year round - Saturday to Friday

Savor the wines, foods and landscapes that define this southwestern corner of France between Bordeaux and St. Emilion. Your week in the "Entre Deux Mers" region is a unique way to get to know French people and to share their culinary passions.

(Options: Day Cooking Classes, Wine Tours, Longer Stays)
Bordeaux, France - 3 or 6 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.

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

Savor the wines, foods, and landscapes that define this southwestern corner of France between Bordeaux and St. Emilion. Your week in the "Entre Deux Mers" region is a unique way to get to know French people and to share their culinary passions.

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

Join us in Southwest France for a week of total immersion in the French lifestyle. Pick-up a straw basket and each morning we will visit a different traditional market and learn how to select the best produce. In France gastronomy and life rhyme with markets which are a a vital event held on the main square of the town.

(Option: Inquire about our Moroccan Progam in Marrakesh)
Uzès, France - 7 nights
Available June and September

(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.

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. 

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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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