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Flavors of France

FOOD NETWORK TOURS OPERATED BY TRAFALGAR

10 Days/8 Nights by Motor Coach

Highlights Include

Paris, Chateau de Pommard, Beaune, Lyon, Hands‐On Cooking Class, Wine Tastings, Chateauneuf

du Pape, St ‐Remy de Provence, Luberon & Alpilles, Monaco & Nice



`Bienvenue en France,’ where history, culture, art, food, and romance all come together for an experience

you’ll savor

for

a lifetime.

The

fabulous

flavors

of

France

await

– let

Food

Network

Tours

operated

by

Trafalgar, the #1 tour operator in Europe, be your guide throughout the country!

10 Day Itinerary

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Day 1, Thursday

Depart from USA

Get ready for the “City of Light” as your overnight flight whisks you away to romantic Paris.

Day 2, Friday

Arrive in PARIS

Welcome to Paris, the glittering capital of France! After check‐in there will be time to relax or perhaps explore the local area.

This evening is a chance to get to know your Food Network Tour Director and fellow Food Network guests over dinner at a

charming bistro overlooking the Seine and the rose window of Notre Dame Cathedral.

Hosted Meal(s): Dinner

Day 3, Saturday

PARIS

Spend the day exploring the gems of this vibrant and exciting city. This morning, a local expert guide will show you the

architectural highlights of the city on an orientation tour, including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Pantheon, Les Invalides, the

Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre. You will then stop to enjoy a trip up the iconic Eiffel Tower for spectacular views over the

city.

The afternoon and evening are all yours to wander down the

Champs‐Elysees, take in the magnificent offerings of one of the many

museums such as the Louvre (a Rachael Ray “must see”) or the Musee

d’Orsay, or perhaps shop along the grand boulevards. Try out the wonderful

delicacies at

gourmet

shops,

such

as

Fauchon

or

Hediard

on

the

Place

de

la

Madeleine, and don’t forget the world famous macaroons at Pierre Herme

on Rue Cambon. Pierre Herme was featured on Giada’s Weekend Getaways

and is also known to be a favorite of the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten. This

evening, try out one of the restaurants in Montmartre or fashionable St.

Germain, where at 72 Bonaparte you’ll encounter a second opportunity to

sample the delicious creations of Pierre Herme, often referred to as the

“Picasso of Pastries”.

Hosted Meal(s): Full Breakfast



Day 4, Sunday

PARIS – BEAUNE – LYON

This morning

leave

the

French

capital

behind

and

drive

south

toward

Auxerre,

into

the

wine

‐producing

region

of

Burgundy.

We’ll have a tasting and highlight lunch at the famous Chateau de Pommard, hosted by Chef Maria and overlooking the

vineyards.

Then stroll around the cobblestone streets of Beaune, admiring the historical mansions, medieval half ‐timbered houses, and

garden squares before travelling to Lyon.

This city

stands

at

the

meeting

of

the

Saône

and

Rhône

Rivers

and

has

developed

a reputation

as

the

gastronomy

capital

of

France. This is due, in part, to the presence of many of France's finest chefs in the city and its surroundings. An orientation tour

shows you the 19th

‐century elegance of the Place Bellecour, the Old Town along the River Saône, the modern architecture of

La Part‐Dieu District, and La Fourviere. In the evening you’re free to choose one of the several bistros and ‘bouchons’ in

downtown Lyon before perhaps sipping a cocktail in the hotel’s Ciel de Lyon bar, located on the 32nd

floor and featuring

spectacular views of the city.

Hosted Meal(s): Full Breakfast, Hosted Lunch

Chateau de Pommard



Day 5, Monday

LYON – CHATEAUNEUF‐DU‐PAPE – ST‐REMY DE PROVENCE

Today follow the Rhône River southward to the renowned Brotte Vineyards, where great Cote du Rhone wines like

Châteauneuf ‐du‐Pape are produced. We will enjoy a special tasting of Brotte wines in the cellars at Chateauneuf , and we

will also have time to explore the property’s wine museum and pick up a few facts on wine production in the area.

In the village itself, you will find many enticing cafes and restaurants to enjoy a typical Provencal lunch – try some of the

local goat cheeses, the delicious olives from the nearby town of Nyon, or perhaps enjoy a bowl of `Soupe au pistou. This is

made with many different varieties of beans and other local vegetables and finished off with `pistou’ – garlic, vast

quantities of fresh basil and olive oil, made into a paste and added to the soup at the last minute.

Your final destination is the charming Provencal town of St‐Remy de Provence, with its narrow streets embellished by

fountains, colorful shops and sidewalk cafes. St‐Remy is famous for its lavender blooms, so it’s the rare gift shop that

doesn’t sell lavender sachets, soap, or sweets.

Tonight, enjoy a hosted dinner in the hotel’s Michelin‐starred restaurant with Chef Marc de Passorio, featuring seasonal

ingredients typical of the region, such as a tartare of fish with tapenade and local olive oils or roast breast of duck cooked

in Provencal thyme, accompanied by creamy risotto with a fricassee of forest mushrooms, and delicious desserts such as

white chocolate and raspberry parfait with a sorbet of passion fruit. (Dishes feature seasonal produce and will vary

according to departure date).

Hosted Meal(s): Full Breakfast, Hosted Dinner

Hostellerie du Vallon de Valrugues



Day 6, Tuesday

ST‐REMY – By Invitation Only Luncheon – LUBERON HILLTOP VILLAGES

This morning you are at leisure to enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool and spa facilities or to stroll into St‐Remy to shop for

delicious

chocolates

and

local

perfumes,

or

visit

the

chic

boutiques.

At

midday,

we

will

drive

to

the

National

Park

of

the

Luberon, one of Provence’s most stunningly beautiful regions – and home of a family‐run winery where you will enjoy a

memorable and mouth‐watering By Invitation Only lunch of local Provencal dishes and learn about the excellent wines which

are produced in Luberon. Bidding farewell to our hosts, you will marvel at the breathtaking views of the perched hilltop villages

of Gordes and Menerbes before returning to St‐Remy de Provence.

Hosted Meal(s): Full Breakfast, By Invitation Only Lunch

Day 7,

Wednesday

ST‐REMY MARKET – Hands‐On Cooking Class – AVIGNON

This morning we will visit one of the most wonderful and colorful fruit and vegetable markets of the region in the heart of

St‐Remy. A short drive through landscapes reminiscent of a Van Gogh painting takes us to the charming town of Isle sur la

Sorgue – the “Venice of Provence” and largest antiques center in France, after Paris. Here you will meet perhaps the most

talented chef in the region – at his restaurant, Le Jardin du Quai.

Location: Maubec near Menerbes



Using fresh produce of the region, you will learn how to make delicious Provencal specialties, such as `Beignets de fleurs de

courgettes,’ ratatouille, ‘petits farcis,’ or sea bass a la provencale. After lunch paired with wine in this tranquil garden

restaurant,

we

will

travel

a

few

miles

to

the

lovely

city

of

Avignon,

well

known

for

its

magnificent

Papal

Palace,

where

several

popes and antipopes lived from the early 14th to early 15th centuries. Located alongside the Rhone River, Avignon is

commemorated by the French children's song, "Sur le pont d'Avignon" ("On the bridge of Avignon"). Take some time to explore

this quaint, walled pedestrian city with its squares and sidewalk cafes on your own before returning the short distance to

St‐Remy de Provence.

Hosted Meal(s): Full Breakfast, Cooking Class Lunch

Day 8, Thursday

ST‐REMY DE PROVENCE – AIX EN PROVENCE – NICE

An hour’s drive this morning takes you to Aix en Provence. Your orientation will reveal that Aix is a vibrant student city

abundant in elegant 19th century architecture. See Place de la Rotonde and the Cours Mirabeau’s steaming warm water

fountains,

along

with

wonderful

shops

and

boutiques,

where

you

can

discover

the

secrets

of

the

Calisson,

followed

by

free

time to experience the market, abundant with produce, where the locals do all of their shopping.

This afternoon drive to the chic resort of Nice on the spectacular French Riviera with time before dinner to relax. Enjoy dinner

on your own at one of a wonderful array of Food Network‐recommended restaurants.




Day 9, Friday

NICE – MONACO

This morning, join a local guide for a walking tour through the markets in the Cours Saleya, and

learn

about

the

local

delicacies,

such

as

sheep’s

cheese,

`socca’

and

`mesclun’.

You

can

sample

the local cheeses and wines being sold by the vendors and practice the French you have learned

while on the tour. This afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive along the coast before crossing the border

to the unsold Principality of Monaco, where you will see the Palace of the ruling Grimaldi family

and the Cathedral where both Princess Grace and Prince Rainier are buried. Return to Nice with

time to freshen up for your Farewell Dinner.

Hosted Meal(s): Full Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

Day 10, Saturday

Depart NICE

This morning after breakfast it's 'au revoir' to your fellow Food Network guests as your ‘Flavors of France’ tour comes to an end.


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