Chef John Wilson's Cooking Holidays in Europe includes: Carentan, Normandy, France; Greve-in Chianti, Tuscany Italy; St. Remy de Provence, France and Barcelona, Spain. As well as Gourmet Getaways in Asheville, North Carolina, USA, Dubois, WY, USA, and hands on cooking classes taught in Historic Roswell, GA, USA.
The small, ancient town of St. Remy de Provence located south of Avignon is the charming and tranquil setting for our school. The view from the covered terrace looks out onto the spectacular Alpilles mountain range. Mas Bellevue, is a lovely house with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. Your day begins with continental breakfast followed by morning cooking classes in which students will prepare lunch, with instruction by Chef Wilson. Alight evening meal will follow your afternoon excursions.
Excursions in Provence, France:
You’ll enjoy include a visit to one of Chef John’s all time favorite wineries called Chateau Romanin in St Remy. After touring the estate, you will sample their wines in the tasting room which is beautifully decorated with velvet draperies and crystal chandelier. On Wednesday morning, the group will shop at the outdoor market in St. Remy to explore the bounty of fresh produce, fabrics, oils, artisans and other treasures for you to discover. You’ll also have free time to browse in the town’s quaint shops. Lunch is on your own in town. During the week students will learn about olive oil, its production and taste its unique flavor. Finally, you’ll explore Les Baux de Provence, the fascinating white rock plateau town which was originally settled as far back as the Bronze Age. This village, whose ruins attract visitors from all over the world, is now vibrant with shopping, restaurants and museums.
Cooking in Europe - Normandy, France:
La Porte Rouge, an 18th century farmhouse in the charming town of Carentan located in the province of Normandy, will be your home for this five-day adventure. Four buildings comprise the estate which encloses a private hedged courtyard in the back. The front of the house opens onto an expansive lawn dotted with fruit trees, blackberry bushes, and wild growing herbs which are used by the students in recipe preparation. This makes a perfect setting for a relaxing picnic after returning from the local market. Your cooking holidays begins Sunday afternoon, kicking off a memorable and fun-filled week. Students enjoy a relaxed schedule of daily cooking classes, culinary excursions and free time to explore on your own. You'll learn to cook regional favorites based on seasonal ingredients. The programs are appropriate for all skill levels, however, students should have a basic knowledge of kitchen skills. Ending the week on Friday after lunch. We have designed a cooking holiday with you in mind. An All Inclusive Package: 5 nights fine accommodations, 6 participatory cooking classes, all meals (with the exception of one lunch) with wines, culinary excursions with transportation and all transfers. You stay with Chef John and experience the French way of life first hand.
Faculty Information:
John Wilson, owner of the company, is a certified chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Chef Wilson has appeared in Atlanta on local news magazine shows including: Noonday Atlanta, Good Morning Atlanta, Good Day Atlanta, and CNN Healthwatch.
During the week students will learn about olive oil, its production and taste its unique flavor. Finally, you’ll explore Les Baux de Provence, the fascinating white rock plateau town which was originally settled as far back as the Bronze Age. This village, whose ruins attract visitors from all over the world, is now vibrant with shopping, restaurants and museums.
Other Activities:
Cooking in Provence:
- Tour a unique, specialized Provencal winery
- Visit Les Baux, the fascinating white rock plateau town
- Shop in the weekly open air market and in-town
- Enjoy a private tour of one of the best chocolatiers in France
- Tour an award-winning olive oil manufacturing operation
- Tour one of the best Provencal hand-printed fabric factories and shop
in the factory store
Cooking in Normandy:
- Tour a local ciderie for a Calvados tasting
- Learn about the production of goat cheese at a local goat farm
- Shop at the outdoor market and in-town
- Visit historic Omaha Beach, the WWII Museum and American
Cemetery
- Take a day trip to fabulous Mont St. Michel, the world renowned
Benedictine Monastery
- Explore Villedeau les Poeles, the copper pot capital of the world
- Indulge in a relaxing and fun countryside picnic
Facility Information:
* Provence: The small, ancient town of St. Remy de Provence located south of Avignon is the charming and tranquil setting for our school. The view from the covered terrace looks out onto the spectacular Alpilles mountain range. Mas Bellevue, is a lovely house with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms.
* Normandy: La Porte Rouge, an 18th century farmhouse in the charming town of Carentan located in the province of Normandy, will be your home for this five-day adventure. Four buildings comprise the estate which encloses a private hedged courtyard in the back. The front of the house opens onto an expansive lawn dotted with fruit trees, blackberry bushes, and wild growing herbs which are used by the students in recipe preparation. This makes a perfect setting for a relaxing picnic after returning from the local market.
Notes:
Cooking in St. Remy De Provence, France, Dates:
- October 4 - 9, 2009
- May 23 - 28, 2010 and October 3 - 8, 2010
- Rates: $3375 per person, double occupancy, each room has an en suite bathroom. $500 additional for single occupancy.
Cooking in Normandy, France, Dates:
- September 13 - 18, 2009
- June 13 - 18, 2010 and September 12 - 17, 2010
- Rates: $3200 per person, double occupancy (each room has a private bath). $500 additional for single occupancy.
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