* About the location: Martina and Philippe Capel are a wonderful young couple. Their energy and dedication are obvious in every aspect of the hotel and restaurant. Martina, a graduate of a Swiss hospitality school, had always dreamed of owning her own hotel. She moved to Provence, met Philippe, and together they found the lovely four star Domaine de Valmouriane. It is an enchanting place of just twelve rooms on a parklike property of six hectares. This is an idyllic countryside retreat in the foothills of the Alpilles mountain range, located just outside of St-Remy de Provence, one of the most fashionable towns of Provence.
* About the lessons: Chef Pascal Volle, the young and enthusiastic chef of the hotel's popular restaurant “Le Saint-Georges" will guide you through Provençal recipes, assisted in translation by Philippe. Just a few of the dishes you may prepare are lobster cannelloni, herbed Provencal rack of lamb, and asparagus with salmon. Your morning lessons will concentrate on the preparation of a complete menu, including fabulous French desserts! In the evenings you will have the opportunity to cook with Chef Pascal in the kitchen of "Le Saint-Georges."
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Tuesday:
* Arrival on your own at the Domaine de Valmouriane. Settle in to your accommodations.
* Dinner on your own and overnight.
Days 2 - 6, Wednesday - Sunday:
* Breakfast.
* After breakfast, participate in your cooking class with Chef Pascal. During the class, which will last about 3 hours, you will learn to prepare many traditional and seasonal Provenç dishes. (Wednesday's class can be preceded by a visit of the open-air market with Chef Pascal.)
* Lunch to follow based on your efforts.
* In the late afternoon and evening, feel free to join Pascal at the hotel's restaurant to continue your culinary education for as long as you want!
* Dinner on your own (although if you cook late with Pascal, he will make sure you don't go hungry!)
* Overnight.
Day 7, Monday:
* Breakfast and departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- High season (April 8-November 4, November 19-December 6): US$2080 per person, based on double occupancy
- Low season (February 8-April 7, December 7-22): $1830 per person, based on double occupancy
- Single supplement: $980 (either season).
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