About the location: Located about half an hour from Aix-en-Provence, you will
spend five days of this cooking holiday in France honing your skills and improving
your knowledge of Provencal cuisine. Lessons are held in the newly renovated
Provencal kitchen on a beautiful wine estate, and are limited to no more than
eight people.
About the cooking lessons: Born in Lyon, and currently Head Chef of the Atelier
Culinaire Provencal, Chef Daniel Peyraud has worked at 2 and 3 star Michelin
restaurants, and won 3rd place in a competition held by Pierre Troisgros just
to name a few of his accomplishments. And, having spent a number of years in
the UK, his English is perfect. The culinary school in Provence consists of
five hands on-courses, learning to cook with local and seasonal produce and
new culinary techniques.
Recently added: Wine and Gastronomy Workshop. Click here for
itinerary and details.
Wine and Gastronomy Workshop
Itinerary
 Day
One
- At approximately 9am gathering at the market place of Aix en Provence to discover the local produce and purchase for the cooking class.
- Following, on to the Chateau de Clapier for your hands on cooking lesson.
- A lunch of your efforts to follow, complete with fine local wine.
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Two
- This morning will be dedicated to a lesson with Jean-Luc Chauvet, a well-know local oenologue. You will go through the history, growth, harvesting, tasting and pairing of food and wine.
- The afternoon will be completed with a lovely lunch and additional wine-tasting from the Chateau’s cellar.
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2008 Price Per Person
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2008 Tour Dates
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Included in the Program:
- Visit to the market
- Hands on cooking lesson
- Two lunches with wine, water and coffee
- Morning wine class
*A car is needed for this program for transportation to and from
the Chateau for the cooking lessons and the market in Aix. We will be
happy to assist you with a low cost rental.
*Accommodations are not included but are available on request at
small charming properties in the area. Nightly rates, including tax, service
and breakfast, range from $100 to $250 per night per room.
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