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Avignon Culinary Retreat
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The Cuisine of Provence
6 days | 5 nights
Pricing: $2,950 (For One Person, Double Occupancy)
Availability: Year-Round Based on Your Schedule
Package includes:
- 5 Nights, Hotel d'Europe - Priced For One (Single)
- The Heart of Provence
- Cooking with Chef Bruno
- Chef’s Menu Dining Adventure
- Palace of the Popes Tour
- Medieval Gordes Tour
- La Camargue and Les Saintes Maries de la mer
- St. Remy and Arles
Avignon Culinary Retreat - The Cuisine of Provence
Avignon is the cultural capital of the Provence and Camargue, and one of the most beautiful cities in France. Because of its amazing architectural and artistic heritage, this old city is one of the most important gothic ensembles in Europe. Avignon is famous for its decadent food and wines, sweeping fields of lavender and charming French countryside dotted with cottages.
Come experience the magic of Provence as you settle into the historic village of Avignon as your home base. Provence is a beautiful region of France that is dotted by hilltop villages overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll experience its history by cooking, dining, and touring your way through this majestic region known for its famous cuisine.
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This historic mansion dates back to 1580, when it was the city home to the Marquess of Gravezon. The Gravezon and the Forbin families lived in this luxury urban residence which looked out on the most beautiful square of Avignon until the French revolution when it was converted to a grand hotel. Guests of this leading luxury hotel benefit from its ideal location with shops, the Palace of the Popes and its famous bridge just around the corner. The entrance through the city wall is only 100 yards away from the front door making driving in and out of town very easy. The hotel offers prestigious accommodations, modern conveniences, and luxurious comfort.
The Heart of Provence
Avignon is located in the heart of Provence, and is the historic capital of this region. Provence is situated in the south of France and benefits from mild temperatures, glorious landscape, and incredible history. During your trip, you’ll explore roman structures and medieval stone villages with a backdrop of rocky cliffs, colorful lavender fields, and scenic groves of olive trees. Many artists have been attracted to Provence over the centuries, such as Renoir, Van Gogh, Chagall, Cezanne and Picasso...all drawn by its stunning beauty. With a scent of lavender in the air, church bells ringing throughout the small villages, and its delicious regional cuisine, Provence will sate all of your senses.
Cooking with Chef Bruno
Chef Bruno d’Angelis is delighted to be able to share the pleasures of preparing the special Provençal dishes he serves in the Michelin rated restaurant. You will spend the first session learning the art of mise en place (a French term meaning “everything in its place”). Then it is on to the more serious culinary endeavors as you rub elbows with the chef preparing your gourmet lunch to be enjoyed at the conclusion of your instruction.
Chef’s Menu Dining Adventure
You will enjoy a wonderful moment in time as you share with the Chef a surprise of dishes prepared especially for you according to your taste and the fresh products available during the season. Only the finest quality ingredients find their way to the Chef’s cuisine. Creativity and innovation are expressed through his regional approach, with many Mediterranean influences.
Palace of the Popes Tour
Northern to the Palace of the Popes and Avignon, the village of Gigondas and Beaumes de Venise, and many others situated at the base of "the Dentelles of Montmirail" make wonderful stops where you can learn to appreciate the excellent Côtes du Rhône wines. In nearby Orange you will be able to visit the best preserved Roman theatre in the world.
Medieval Gordes Tour
In Roussillon the beauty of the red and yellow ocre coloured landscape will overwhelm you. After leaving the old fortress town of Gordes medieval like the Palace of Popes of Avignon you will come by the Cistercian Abbey of Senanque surrounded by its lavender fields.
La Camargue and Les Saintes Maries de la mer
After having admired the giantism of the Palace of the Popes and the Pont du Gard not far from Avignon, you can continue in the direction of "la Camargue", a flamingo and bull paradise where you can finish your trip with a visit of the small fisher village "Les Saintes Maries de la mer".
St. Remy and Arles
In St Remy and Arles, only a few kilometers away from your luxury hotel, you will find the colours of the south of France that VAN GOGH enjoyed so much. From the heights of "les Baux" you will have a breath taking view over the surrounded area.