cooking program provençal

June 1st, 2011

Nestled in the heart of Provence, the refined-rustic Hotel Crillon le Brave is offering an all-inclusive package of a five-day (six-night) cooking program, that combines the spectacular culture and cuisine of the region.

Led by new Head Chef, John Ellis, guests learn to cook authentic Provençal fare and embark on excursions through the local area, including meetings with local purveyors and wine tastings. After the chef hat comes off, guests can relax with a treatment at the hotel’s open-air spa, tour the historic village on complimentary bikes, or play on the tennis and boules courts.

Package Details

When: October 9 – 15 and October 23 – 29

Ingredients:

  • Six nights of accommodations
  • All meals (including wine), as well as cocktails upon arrival
  • Four intensive half-day cooking classes, with recipes for four complete menus to take home
  • Local explorations including truffle hunting near Mont Ventoux, wine tasting at Chateau Pesquié, and cheese sampling with Madame Vigier, a maître fromager
  • Tour of Carpentras Market, which has been in existence since 1155 and is known for being one of the best in France
  • Transportation and entry fees for all excursions included

Price

  • €2900 per person based on double occupancy; €700 single supplement fee
  • For “non-cooking” companion, the cost is €1900 if sharing a room with a “cook”. “Non-cooks” may participate in all events and meals outside of the cooking classes.

*Space is limited to eight participants per group.

To make a reservation, call +33 (0)4 90 65 61 61 or email reservations@crillonlebrave.com.

Next Up: Truffle & Wine weekends! Join a hunting excursion with an expert truffle hunter and see how dogs sniff for the black diamonds, sip local wines, and visit Isle-sur-la-Sorgue – Provençe’s antique capital. Stay tuned for dates and details!

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