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France
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 What
European country other than France could draw north
and south together so effortlessly? In France, the Mediterranean,
Celtic and Saxon influences merge into a single, exuberant
cultural statement.
And
yet, the regions take a pride in their own distinctive
traditions with the same self-confidence that they give
to their Frenchness. In food especially, they celebrate
the differences. Through glorious wines and exquisite
cheeses they assert their individuality and their unwillingness
to decline into uniformity.
Old
hands return because their beloved France is always
unexpected, never fully explored. Each valley is as
unique as the food it produces.
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Gastronomic
cooking holidays with a star-rated chef |
| Staying
in the heart of Cannes at the magnificent and elegant
Belle Epoque villa, Villa L'Abri, you will learn
to develop your cooking skills no matter what level
of cooking you are at with the experienced professional
chefs. All the programmes are tailor made in order
to give you the most out of your cooking holiday. |
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Farmhouse
cookery holiday |
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Ruches French Cookery Holidays are based in the
grounds of an Eighteenth century farmhouse where
there is a traditional French kitchen garden full
of fresh produce for you to use, as well as a variety
of fruit trees and soft fruit. You will discover
how to maximise the flavour of traditional French
cuisine, enhance your cooking skills whilst having
fun in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. |
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Weekend
Breaks in the Bordeaux area for wine and food lovers |
| If
you are looking for a weekend away, ideas for a
break, or the ideal luxury gift then Weekend Break
is the solution with so many different packages
it provides the opportunity to really indulge yourself
in an exceptional few days. The most welcoming hotels,
the best restaurants of Bordeaux, and the most interesting
places to relax or to visit have been selected for
your enjoyment. Weekend Break organises more than
forty weekend packages of two or three days duration
which are all inclusive stays in four star hotels
(or the equivalent), with visits to the chateaus
of the Bordeaux vineyards, wine tasting of the Grands
crus vintages, gourmet dinners . . . with leisure
activities such as golf, spa health sessions, city
and heritage discovery. |
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Cookery
classes at Chateau Lavergne near Bordeaux |
| The
best way to discover Bordeaux and the surounding
area is simply to let yourself fall under the charm
of its rich, complex identity forged over the centuries
by numerous influences whilst enjoying the relaxation
and pleasures of a wine and culinary vacation at
Chateau Lavergne. |
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French
cooking classes in the Loire Valley |
| Cooking
classses in France that are unique in that there
is no pre-set, standardized program. The classes
will be ustomized to the guests and the menus you
learn with the chefs wil be to the skill and interest
level of each group. You are able to work with a
variety of chefs, in multiple kitchen locations.
You will have cooking lessons, and lessons in baking
and breads. |
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French
cooking classes
- a week in Provence |
| Join
Anne and David and Chef Daniel Bonnot for the experience
of a lifetime in Haute-Provence, where the cuisine
always has a hint of garlic and a scent of sunshine
. . . where thyme, lavender and rosemary grow wild
just outside your door, and where you will experience
an unforgettable vacation. |
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Le
Gargantua |
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informal workshop is run in English or French by
Marlène, your host and former wine-buyer.
Passionate about food, experienced both in teaching
and in cooking, she is dedicated to sharing with
you traditional French home cooking techniques and
recipes that she learnt from her grandma and mum,
and from her numerous travels around France. |
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Cooking
holidays and wine tours in Languedoc |
| What
better way to learn about the fabulous Languedoc
wine and cuisine than on a custom designed private
tour? Tastes of Languedoc will take the strain out
of your holiday by doing all the organising . .
. you just enjoy yourselves and have a great break
personalised to be as busy or relaxed as you choose.
You will be looked after by friendly hosts who make
you feel at home as soon as you arrive. |
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Le
Manoir de L'Aufragere . . . a gourmet's paradise |
| L'Aufragere
is the ideal base from which to explore Normandy
and it is form where Nicole and Régis Dussartre
run gastronomic cookery courses for all lovers of
food and wine and share their interest and knowledge
of cuisine with you. The courses include cookery
demonstrations, visits to the local market, cheese
merchant, local artisans and wine tastings.
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Gourmet
on Tour |
| Gourmet
On Tour culinary adventures to Paris, Cote d'Azur,
Burgundy, Provence, The Southwest. French cuisine
taught by superb chefs, set in seductive locations
and amidst luxurious surroundings. Gourmet On Tour
has hand-picked the very best gourmet experiences
and holidays. Discover the joys of cooking, using
the finest local ingredients and learning the secrets
of the chefs, sharing their recipes and enjoying
wonderful food. |
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Cooking
vacations to France . . . |
| Whether
described as haute cuisine or hearty homemade dishes,
gastronomy is serious business for the French. Characteristic
markets liven up small towns and bustling cities
alike. Around every corner you'll find patisseries,
boulangeries, bakeries, and of course, world-class
wine shops. Come fall in love with this fascinating
land through its most essential ingredients . .
. food and wine. |
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Discovering
the heart of the Luberon in Provence |
| Chef
Patrick Payet will greet you in his Eighteenth century
restored house, opposite the Baron d·Agoult·s
castle, and day by day the team will help you to
discover the characteristic way of life of the Provencal
people whilst during the evenings Patrick will be
displaying his culinary art and disclosing the secrets
of Provencal cuisine, whilst you enjoy several glasses
of Chardonnay! |
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Culinary
Tour to Provence or the Cote d' Azur |
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Gourmet Traveler specialises in small, personalised
culinary tours, of between six to twelve people.
There are two culinary tours to choose from. Provence
where you will be exploring the best that this rich
region has to offer and the Cote d' Azur known as
as the playground of the rich and famous but also
known for its fabulous food. |
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Wine
of the Languedoc-Roussilion region |
| Goholidayfrance
wine tours specialise in helping you discover only
the finest wines from a little known part of southern
France - the Corbiéres and Minervois wine
regions of the Languedoc. Chef and food stylist,
Sasha Hazael, of goholidayfrance will introduce
you to some fine wines you are unlikely to have
come across whilst also showing you some of the
finest of gourmet cooking. |
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Cooking
in the Languedoc Region |
| Cooking
in the Languedoc region of France with Sasha Hazael,
Chef and food stylist. A special cooking holiday
as an individual itinerary will be created for you,
to take into account all of your interests. It means
you can have however many days of cooking as you
like interspersed with days for sightseeing or just
relaxing and enjoying your surroundings and the
tranquil French way of life . . . a feast for all
the senses with goholidayfrance cooking holidays. |
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Active
Gourmet Holidays |
| Active
Gourmet Holidays give you the choice of over eleven
different holidays to choose from. Something to
suit everyone's tastes - the regions of Provence,
Languedoc-Roussillon, Bordeaux, Loire and Paris. |
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Cooking
in France with On The Menu |
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On The Menu, you learn to cook sensational food
in spectacular locations. Here they have carefully
chosen three contrasting venues from Provence to
the Loire to Charente. Learn new dishes with Materchef
Rene Berard in beautiful Provence. Improve your
techniques and style with Maynard and Benedict,
both expert chefs in gourmet cuisine, or join cookery
writer and TV chef Valentina Harris whose course
caters for all kinds of cooks, from the professional
to the first timer. |
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Cooking
in the Dordogne |
| A
relaxed friendly cooking holiday where you will
soak up the French life and learn to cook with an
English chef in the Dordogne. If you want to cook
and present dishes like professional and TV chefs
but don't think you have the skills, you will learn
how on your cooking holiday in France. Set in a
magnificent converted barn in the Dordogne countryside,
you will be cooking some great classic and contemporary
dishes from France and around the world. |
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Greedy
Goose Cooking Holidays |
| Seven
wonderful days spent in the heart of rural France,
in the small village of Ambeyrac, learning French
cuisine. Your host and tutor for the week will be
Anne Dyson who has lived out there for many years
and is experienced in French cooking including cordon
bleu, nouvelle cuisine and French peasant fare.
Seasonal food incorporating the freshest local produce
is at the top of the menu. Not only will you learn
to cook some great recipes but you will be able
to truly relax in this tranquil region of France,
away from the stresses of modern life. |
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