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$ 2,499.00

This extraordinary jam-packed Provencal adventure starts with artisanal pastis and bowls of golden sunshine, bouillabaisse, slathered in aioli and rouille in Marseille, France’s oldest city and considered the ‘front door’ of Provence, then winds through the narrow streets of Vieux Nice sampling the best street food (think porchetta sandwiches, socca and pissaladière) and finishes atop Haut Cagnes Sur Mer, a 13 th century medieval town overlooking the heart of the French Riviera with several glasses of rosé and hands-on cooking classes. Along the way, there will be pétanque lessons, a truffle hunt and plenty more!

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18 jun 3:00 pm 10:00 pm Day 1: Walking Tour of Le Panier District and Bouillabaisse in Les Goudes

What better way to begin an epic Marseille adventure then armed with a glass, or in this case, several glasses, of Pastis - the national aperitif of France. Get acquainted

What better way to begin an epic Marseille adventure then armed with a glass, or in this case, several glasses, of Pastis - the national aperitif of France. Get acquainted with your fellow adventurers while nibbling on tapenade and tasting through a curated collection of artisanal small production pastises.

Afterward, we’ll take a walk through Marseille’s famous ‘Le Panier’ district before dinner. Le Panier is Marseille’s oldest neighborhood, perched on a hill near the Vieux Port, with narrow streets leading to picturesque squares. Le Panier is known for colorful buildings, interesting shops, and world-famous street art.

For dinner, we head down the coast to Les Goudes, a small picturesque fishing village where time seems to have stopped. We will dine at L’Esplai du Grand Bar des Goudes, eating Marseille’s most famous dish, Bouillabaisse, while watching the sun dip down into the Mediterranean.

Transport to/from Vieux Port and Calanques

Hors d'oeuvres & Pastis Tasting

Walking Tour of Marseille

Bouillabaisse & Libations at Dinner

(Tuesday) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Marseille, France

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19 jun 9:00 am 7:00 pm Day 2: Truffle Hunt & Pétanque with local delicacies & homemade libations

Day two could be the most adventurous of them all. We’ll run with the dogs on an early morning truffle hunt galivanting through the Provencal countryside before returning

Day two could be the most adventurous of them all. We’ll run with the dogs on an early morning truffle hunt galivanting through the Provencal countryside before returning to our friend’s farmhouse to learn all that there is to learn about the elusive tuber. Armed with endless champagne and rosé, we’ll indulge on truffle hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, local cheeses, truffle ice cream and truffle honey and even have an olive oil tasting of the farm’s own oil.

Following the hunt & tasting we will enjoy a picnic of local charcuterie, cheese & local specialties with all you care to drink rosé or red wine.

Afterward, we’ll visit a beautiful nearby village to learn the finer points of pétanque (boule) - the favorite game of France - from an expert. We'll enjoy his homemade pastis and wine and nibble on traditional Provençal snacks as we learn the rules of the game. He’ll teach about the history and show you how to handle a boule like a pro before separating into teams for several rounds of championship pétanque. The winning team will be awarded a commemorative trophy while the losers will have to kiss the fanny.

Transport to/from Vieux Port to Truffle Hunt & Pétanque

Truffle Hunt, Tasting, Hors d’oeuvres & Wines

Picnic Food & Wines

Pétanque Lesson, Pastis Tasting, Provençal snacks & yes, more Wines

(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Marseille

20 jun 4:00 pm 10:00 pm Day 3: Arrival to the glittering French Riviera, Cooking Class & Rosé Party

Today we hop aboard the Nice bound train from Marseille and travel deep into the French Riviera for the second half of our adventure. After getting settled into

Today we hop aboard the Nice bound train from Marseille and travel deep into the French Riviera for the second half of our adventure. After getting settled into our new environment we’ll rendezvous on a sunny terrace in a beautiful villa for our first cooking class and a rosé party. Long considered the 'Montmartre' of the South, Cagnes Sur Mer is a historic medieval hill town favored by impressionistic painters for its alluring beauty.

Tonight’s cooking class theme will be hors d’oeuvres. It will be a hands-on class where you’ll learn to make eight different bites as well as how to organize your own cocktail party so that you spend more time with your guests and less time in your kitchen. You’ll savor your own creations, along with local cheeses accompanied with refreshing southern french rosés.

Train Ride from Marseille to Cagnes-sur-Mer

Cooking Class

Rosé Party Food & Libations

(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

21 jun 8:00 am 4:00 pm Day 4: Foodie Walking Tour and Lunch in Vieux Nice

We’ll head to the narrow, colorful streets of Vieux Nice to sample incredible street food like porchetta sandwiches, socca, pan bagnat and panisses, before stopping for lunch at

We’ll head to the narrow, colorful streets of Vieux Nice to sample incredible street food like porchetta sandwiches, socca, pan bagnat and panisses, before stopping for lunch at La Mama for classic Niçoise cuisine.

Along the way we’ll visit the Nice Fish Market (Cours Saleya), have an olive oil tasting at Maison Olivier, stop by Maison Barale where they have been making pasta since 1892, along with stops at other cultural landmarks.

Bus Ride to/from Cagnes Sur Mer & Nice

Walking Tour of Nice

Street Food Samplings

Lunch Food & Wines

(Friday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

22 jun 4:00 pm 10:00 pm Day 5: Provencal Cooking Class & Farewell Dinner

For our final evening together, we’ll rendezvous at ‘La Grande Vue’ for a hands-on Provencal country cooking class where we’ll learn the rustic cuisine that embodies the spirit

For our final evening together, we’ll rendezvous at ‘La Grande Vue’ for a hands-on Provencal country cooking class where we’ll learn the rustic cuisine that embodies the spirit of the south of France. The final menu will be determined by what we find at the Cours Saleya fish market the day before. Afterward, we will dine on the stone terrace with a spectacular view overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Cap d’Antibes – including the Hippodrome and Baie des Anges. La Grande Vue is situated in the heart of Haut de Cagnes, on a narrow and winding street typical of the medieval village.

Learn to cook and approach food from Francois’ unique perspective, utilizing “Cuisine Actuelle,” which showcases the natural flavor in the ingredients used to create his dishes. Recipes are geared towards the cooking enthusiast and are designed to give novices both more confidence and skill while offering the serious home cook the benefits from Francois’ 30 years in professional kitchens. Students will benefit from following our tips and techniques, and gain a more relaxed and satisfying cooking style.

Dinner Food & Wines

(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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