Bonjour Provence at Domaine de Valmouriane - BEST SELLER

A 7-Day International Kitchens tour starting from $2,900

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Tour Length: 7 Days
Countries Visited: France
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Tour Type:
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Tour Category: France Tour
Tour Operator: International Kitchens
Tour Code: IKBONJOUR
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Cities Visited:
St. Remy-de-Provence, Avignon, Marseille, L'Isle sur la Sorgue,

Martina and Philippe Capel are a dynamic young couple. Their dedication and energy are immediately obvious in every aspect and detail of the hotel and restaurant. Martina, a graduate of a Swiss hospitality school had always dreamed of owning her own hotel. She moved to Provence, met Philippe, and together they found the lovely four star Domaine de Valmouriane. Soon after, Philippe, who was a practicing lawyer in Marseille, went to hospitality school and became the full-time manager at the hotel. It is an enchanting place of just twelve rooms on a parklike property of six hectares. There is a large pool (with cabana rooms where massages can be scheduled), an outdoor Jacuzzi, tennis court, Petanque court and miles of hiking trails. There are hairdryers in the bathrooms, every room is complete with robe, a computer is available for use by the guests, and there is an elevator. This is an idyllic countryside retreat in the foothills of the Alpilles mountain range, located just outside of St-Remy de Provence. St Remy, birthplace of Nostradamus and home for a period to Van Gogh, is now one of the most fashionable towns of Provence, and a “must see” on any Provencal itinerary.

 
Itinerary
 
 
Sightseeing
 
 
• Six nights accommodations
• Daily breakfast
• Four cooking classes with meal to follow
• All dinners
• All lunches except on day six
• Wine included with meals after lessons and dinners in restaurant
• All excursions with escort as listed with transportation
• Round trip transfers from Avignon TGV or Marseille airport

(On free afternoons, a cab ride to St. Remy is approximately €20—$35 each way.)
 
Day 1 - Saturday
  • Transfer from Avignon TGV station or from Marseille airport to the Domaine de Valmouriane.

  • Light lunch at the property, and time to relax.

  • Welcome dinner.

    • Day 2 - Sunday

  • Morning visit to the famous market of L’Isle sur la Sorgue, and time to explore the town. L’Isle sur la Sorgue, besides being one of the loveliest Provencal towns because of its canals and waterways, is also one of the best places in France for antiques.

  • Lunch on your own and free afternoon. You may want to visit St. Remy to shop or sightsee.

  • Dinner in the Domaine’s restaurant.

    • Day 3 - Monday

  • In the morning, your first hands-on cooking class followed by lunch based on your efforts.

  • In the afternoon, visit the villages of the Luberon, made famous by Peter Mayle in A Year in Provence.

  • Dinner out, and transfer back to the Domaine.

    • Day 4 - Tuesday

  • Breakfast.

  • Morning cooking class following by lunch based on your culinary efforts.

  • Afternoon visit of St. Remy de Provence with wine tasting.

  • Following your wine tasting, visit of the Lilamand confectionery, makers of the famous candied fruits.

  • Next, a visit of the chocolatiere, Joel Durand, with his delectable “alphabet” of chocolates.

  • Free time for shopping.

  • Dinner in the Domaine’s restaurant.

    • Day 5 - Wednesday

  • Market visit in the lovely and chic town of St. Remy de Provence.

  • Return for another hands-on cooking class, followed by lunch based on your efforts.

  • For those on the four-night program, depart after lunch.

  • Afternoon visit to Avignon. You will have a guided visit of the city, with free time for shopping or to visit the famous Popes’ Palace on your own.

  • Dinner out tonight at a characteristic restaurant in St. Remy.

    • Day 6 - Thursday

  • Morning class followed by lunch.

  • Afternoon at leisure.

  • Farewell dinner in the restaurant.

    • Day 7 - Friday

  • Breakfast and departure

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    Documents
    TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
    About the lessons: Chef Pascal Volle, a young and enthusiastic chef for the popular restaurant “Le Saint-Georges” of the hotel will guide you through the many Provencal recipes, assisted in translation by Philippe. Just a few of the dishes you may prepare are lobster cannelloni, herbed Provencal rack of lamb, and asparagus with salmon. Of course, your lessons will be complete menus, finishing with those fabulous French desserts!
     

    Tour available any other week on request for a minimum of two people.

    All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

    Mid Season - April, May, June 1-26
    US$3300 per person double occupancy for minimum of 4 people
    US$3400 per person for 2-3 people
    US$475 single supplement
    Non-cooking Companion Rate: $300 less (any season)

     
     
     
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