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Burgundy
For six nights experience the delights of Burgundy 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. Explore the local woodlands, become inspired by a Dijon market and wake your senses to the rich wines
of this famous region, all with your own personal guide and chef.
6 nights — Available on request year-round for a minimum of four people.
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Spend six glorious days at a lovely converted farmhouse in Southern Burgundy with
legendary Chef Robert Ash. A maximum of six cooks follow a program of advanced
cuisine.
5 nights — Available April, May, June, August, and September.
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Ile de France 
Wine, dine and cook your way through Paris with one of our most popular Parisian chefs, all while staying in lovely, centrally located three-star boutique hotel.
4 nights — Available year-round on request for a minimum of two.
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Join one of our most popular chefs for an unforgettable cooking class in Paris. Start with a visit to the local market, followed by a hands-on cooking class in a gorgeous Parisian home. Five-course meal with wine to follow.
1-day — Available year round upon request.
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A culinary immersion in glorious Paris, shown to you by those who know and love it best.
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience Paris from a food-lover's perspective.
8 nights — Available May 9-16 and September 26-October 3, 2009.
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Loire 
Come experience one of France's most culturally and gastronomically
rich regions during this one-of-a-kind cooking holiday in France. Join us for an exciting cycling adventure with hands-on
lessons with world-class chefs.
4 nights — Available on request for 2 - 6 people.
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This is an exceptional cooking vacation in the region of Kings: spend five nights in an elegant manor house,
taste the premier wines of the Loire Valley, and explore the gastronomic
specialties during private guided visits to locations not open to the public.
Top it off with two cooking lessons with local chefs.
5 nights — Available on request any Sunday - Friday.
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If you are looking for luxury, then a visit to Chateau de l'Epinay is a must!
Spend four incredible nights in this 15th century Renaissance property, a
charming and elegant chateau, situated in a park of redwoods and cypresses in the heart of the Loire Valley.
4 nights — Available year-round on request for a minimum of four people.
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Get a taste of this wonderful region during your one-night culinary vacation in Blois! A perfect
getaway to add to your trip to France.
1 night — Available February through December on request.
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Spend five nights in the charmingly renovated farmhouse of
Chefs Maynard Harvey and Benedict Haines in the unspoiled French
countryside. Your intensive hands-on and demonstration cooking
lessons are designed to instill confidence, with an understanding of
natural ingredients. An advanced cooking itinerary is also available.
5 nights — Available March through June, August through October,
and all other months on request.
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Normandy 
Discover Normandy during this three-night cooking vacation in the north of France. Learn from a local chef,
explore Norman culture, and have a slice of the art de vivre à la française!
3 nights — Available on requestany month except August for a minimum of two people.
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Provence/Cote d'Azur
For those who wish to experience
the allure of the
Riviera, a place where the sun shines almost all year-round, the Histoires de Bastide is perfect for you. Spend your French culinary tour in a sweet and authentic four-bedroom country house while "cooking with flowers" with Chef Yves.
4 nights — Available year-round on request for a minimum of four people.
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Named one of the "Best of Provence," Andrew Harper Hideaway Report, June 2002.
Featured November 2007 on WE — Women's Entertainment Network, "Luxury Lifestyles."
Just outside of St. Remy, one of the most fashionable Provençal towns, lies the beautiful
property of Domaine de Valmouriane. Spend a fantastic week discovering all the charms
of this enchanting region while learning some of the best of the area’s cuisine.
4 or 6 nights — Available year-round on request.
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Member of Relais & Chateaux
Featured in Kiplinger's magazine, October 2003.
Featured contest prize for Alouette Cheese.
This beautiful Chateau and Auberge are part of a wine-producing estate in the heart of Provence, surrounded by gardens and vineyards, where you can relax by the pool, visit local markets and learn Provencal recipes in daily lessons with a local chef.
5 nights — Available Sunday through Friday, March through December.
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Spend six nights in a delightful, renovated farmhouse deep in Provence amidst
olive groves and lavender, while cooking with English speaking, acclaimed Master
Chef Daniel Bonnot.
6 nights — Available in June; other dates on request for preformed groups of six.
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In the heart of the Var countryside, you will discover the treasures of this area,
learning regional Provencal cuisine with a local chef at his charming B&B.
3 or 6 nights — Available on request any week September through May for a minimum of two.
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Enjoy an intensive cooking holiday in France! Cook with chef Pascal while
staying at a lovely family-run hotel located just outside
the fashionable St. Remy-de-Provence.
6 nights — Available year-round on request.
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Rewarded a Michelin star, February 2006!
Spend five nights in a charming, family owned hotel in a delightful Provencal
hill town near the sea, while learning Provencal cooking secrets from a Master
Chef.
5 nights — Available March, April, May, June, September, October, November, and December.
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Four nights in an authentic Provencal home, learning typical cuisine,
the opportunity to explore this wonderful region on your own; if that
fits the bill, then this is the French culinary tour for you!
4 nights — Available on request February through December.
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Featured in Town and Country Travel, Summer 2005.
Have the cooking vacation in Provence you've always dreamed of, staying at this charming Hostellerie.
Visit some of the most renowned towns of Provence—Avignon, Les Baux, St. Remy and more!—
while learning the secrets of Provencal cuisine from your hosts Brigitte and Jean.
4 or 6 nights — Available on request February through November.
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Enjoy a comfortable sea-view room in a 4-star spa hotel, visit a local market
and a winery, and learn some very special local dishes from the hotel's accomplished
staff.
2 nights — Available on request April, May, June, July, August, and September. Closed October 2008-October 2009 for additions and renovations.
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Rhone Alps
A three-night French culinary tour near Lyon.
Stay in the French countryside and enjoy excursions to Lyon and Beaujolais, a hands-on cooking class,
and amazing food during this special cookery holiday in France.
3 nights — Available May, June, July and September for a minimum of 4 people.
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Southwest France 
The Méli and Rousseau families invite you to their wine estate,
Chateau Bujan, for a delightful eight-day cooking holiday in France! You will explore regional
French wines, their delicious accompanying dishes, and the vineyards,
villages, and markets of the Bordeaux region.
7 nights — Available on request for a minimum of four people.
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Special Four-Night Harvest Itinerary also available, September 25 - October 20, 2009.
Bordeaux, on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites, is a very elegant town. And this is an equally elegant program in a beautiful chateau, with the culinary and sommelier services of Suzanne, your hostess and owner of the property. Take part in a very special and personal experience, dining in Michelin restaurants and sampling some of the finest Grand Crus of this exceptional wine region.
5 nights — Available on request year-round for a minimum of four people.
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Cruise the Canal du Midi in France's gorgeous Languedoc region on board the luxury barge Alouette. Spend a
week on the water developing your culinary skills and preparing a
variety of sumptuous meals and desserts. The intimate Alouette carries a
maximum of 4 guests!
6 nights — Available any week May through October for four people.
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5 nights — Available on request April-July, September-November.
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Explore the gorgeous and historic region of the Midi-Pyrenees with three nights
at a lovely Chateau and cooking courses with its Chef.
Please inquire about our special 'foie gras' itinerary.
3 nights — Available any weekend on request,
January to June, September to December.
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Your five-night cooking vacation in France takes place outside Bordeaux in a lovely, recently restored
inn of just four rooms. Enjoy French cooking courses with your hosts, both professional chefs, and a variety of
wonderful excursions.
5 nights — Available March, April, September and October for 2 to 4 people.
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Whether described as haute cuisine or hearty homemade dishes, gastronomy is serious business for the French. Characteristic markets liven up small towns and bustling cities alike. Around every corner you'll find patisseries, boulangeries, bakeries, and of course, world-class wine shops. Come fall in love with this fascinating land through its most essential ingredients: food
and wine.
Cooking Vacations 
