Cooking Lessons in Provence
Live the traditional French life in one of the most beautiful parts of France while you learn the art of European gastronomy. Set in one and a half hectares of landscaped garden with a large swimming pool and terrace, this special trip provides the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of modern day life.
You will spend your days shopping at local farmers markets and sourcing out the best quality products to be used in your lessons. Then enjoy your culinary creations in a traditional courtyard setting, dining under the stars, and enjoying the end to a perfect day in Provence.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Avignon
Pick up at Avignon TGV station and transfer to a luxurious Provencal Mas in the tranquil countryside. Enjoy a meet and greet with your Chef who will welcome you with an aperitif and your first cooking lesson.
- Day 2: L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Fontaine de Vaucluse
Start the day next day visiting a renowned traditional olive oil mill. Learn about making olive oil and sample the beautiful creations. Then your journey continues in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, a charming city where the arms of the Sorgue river meet. This is a perfect stop for art, antique, and open market enthusiasts.
- Day 3: Avignon and St. Remy
Stroll through the famous coloured Provencal market where farmers and market gardeners share their fresh harvest of the day.
Enjoy a lunch in Avignon: facing the Palais des Papes, at an acclaimed top class restaurant - an unforgettable culinary experience! Spend the rest of day exploring Avignon, and the banks of the Rhone river.
- Day 4: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Visit vineyards and the famous wine-making village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Return for your afternoon cooking lesson.
- Day 5: Gordes, Roussillon and Lourmarin
A scenic tour of colourful limestone cliffs, lavender fields (in blossom end of June, beginning of July), and quaint hilltop villages. Finish the day with an inspired final cooking lesson.
- Day 6: Departure
Enjoy a last great breakfast. Transfer to Avignon TGV station (TGV departure should not be planned before noon.)
Customize
Consider adding on a bike trip through one of France's famous wine regions or relaxing on the beaches of the French Riviera! 
Particulars
Trip Dates
June
July
August
September
Trip Size
4-8 Adventurers
Trip Length
6 days (5 nights)
Accommodations
Included
Activity Level
Easy 
