France Culinary Explorer! Food, Wine, Cheese. Cooking Lessons, Tastings AND MORE

Join us on this gourmet gastronomic holiday as we rendezvous with the cuisine & culture of France.

This is a foodie’s dream. Around every corner we will find open-air markets, artisanal chocolatiers, macaroon shops, boulangeries, cheesemongers, local butcher shops with the finest cured sausages and hams ... and YES - world-class wine shops where we can savor the flavors!

We will start in Paris, home of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Pompidou, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and so much more. Of course, we get to visit some of them...BUT French cuisine is such a huge part of this country's culture and history! Learning about it and experiencing it, is the main goal of this tour.

In Paris, we will savor the culinary artistry of Michelin-starred chefs and indulge in the city's iconic pastries. We will journey to Normandy, where lush landscapes yield exquisite cheeses and apple-infused delights. We will follow the Loire River to discover the vineyards and châteaux of the Loire Valley, where fine wines and gourmet experiences await. Let the flavors of France enchant our palate as we explore these culinary treasures!

Cooking classes, gourmet food tastings, wine tours, and enough free time to explore to our heart’s desire with centrally-located first class accommodations.

*The Itinerary in brief:*

Day 1 Paris arrival and Welcome Dinner with Corsican Cuisine Day 2 Paris sightseeing tour, Seine river cruise,French bread making class Day 3 Paris Museum Day. Dinner along Canal Saint-Martin Day 4 Paris-Auvers Sur Oise Auver. Pay homage to Van Gogh and the many famous painters who lived there. Paint our own masterpiece! On to Giverny for a visit to the Gardens of Monet. Overnight in Rouen. Day 5 Rouen - Camembert - Caen. Cheese tasting Day 6 Caen - Mont St Michel. Stop in Calvados. Apple brandy, anybody? Day 7 Mont St Michel - Rennes - Nantes. Cooking Class Day 8 Nantes - Tours with stops at 3 Chateaux Vineyards for wine and chocolate tastings Day 9 Tours - Orleans. Stops at Château of Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci's home. Visit an underground cave for farming mushrooms. And yes, some mushroom tastings! Day 10 Orleans - Paris On the way, a stop at an artisan chocolatier and more wineries Day 11 Paris. Visit the famous Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen (the flea market) for some amazing shopping. Farewell Dinner in the Montmartre Area

Join us for an unforgettable feast for the senses!

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Price per person, double occupancy: $5320 (we match roommates for those willing to share and save) Price for single room: $6720

Limited capacity of 24 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly. RSVP does not hold your space. The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit. [Click here for Secure Deposit Link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/V6PKYK8VEWPHJ) Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees). *[Click Here](https://forms.gle/Qxx6eSy9tbjezXYg6)*[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/Qxx6eSy9tbjezXYg6)

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