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Gardens and Gastronomy in France


Departures:
15 Sep 2011

Tour type:
Small group

Tour experience:
Wine and Gourmet, Architecture & Landscapes

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This “colorful and tasty” program has been designed especially for Cultural Crossroads travelers who are particularly interested in discovering the secrets of French cuisine and some of the most interesting gardens including many private gardens not normally opened to the public.

Cultural Crossroads travelers will enjoy a cooking demonstration by a well-known Chef, wine and olive oil tastings, and a private visit to a Renaissance castle which is now a private residence.  We also visit a workshop that creates Provencal fabrics, a glass blowing museum, the impressive estate and winery of Val Joanis, and a class with a perfume expert in her laboratory in one of the most famous perfume factories of Grasse. Of course, every day will include local French cuisine.

What is included:

  • Visit to the terraced gardens at the estate and winery of Val Joanis with wine-tasting
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Visit with a famous melon producer, Chef and herb specialist with a cooking demonstration and lunch.
  • Visit to a private garden focused on floral alchemy.
  • Olive oil tasting of best olive in Provence.
  • Visit to a workshop that creates provencal fabrics
  • Day in Aix-en-Provence
  • Follow the famous Route de Cezanne
  • Visit Cezanne’s studio at les Lauves
  • In Ansouis, an exclusive visit of thRenaissance castle and its French gardens.
  • Private garden visit in Bonnieux
  • Visit to glass factory of Biot
  • A class with a perfume expert in her laboratory in one of the most famous perfume factories of Grasse.
  • Visit a unique private garden named Fort  France.
  • Visit to the private garden, La Bouscarela
  • Enjoy a cooking demonstration by a famous chef in Nice
  • Visit La Serre de la Madone with a tour by the head gardener
  • Farewell dinner
  • Accommodation in double room.
  • Entrance fees to museums and sites included in the itinerary
  • Meals included in the itinerary
  • Tips to guide and driver included
  • Transfers Included









Not included:

  • Airfare to and from France and in-country airfare
  • Other meals than the ones described in the itinerary
  • Transfers to and from airports for participants making individuals air arrangements
  • Personal expenses such as excess or overweight baggage charges, laundry, telephone, Fax, E-mail charges, room service.




 







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