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11
day package in Provence
21st
September - 1st October 2008
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Discover
and explore the beautiful region
of Provence, and indulge in our three-course menu of grammar, culture
and gastronomy. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself completely
in French culture through our Active Learning program. Our specially
designed program is suitable for all levels and, a limit of five to
seven guests per tour ensures an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.. |
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ACCOMMODATION:
Our accommodation is at the beautiful French country chateau, La
Bastide de la Plaine, set amongst the plane trees and the vineyards
of the Côte du Luberon. The house dates from just after the
Revolution when land was given to the supporters of Napoléon,
and is now in the family of a local wine producer. It features a large
swimming pool and a beautiful shaded terrace for outside dining.
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YOUR
HOSTS: Martine Baboin is a native French speaker, raised
in the Rhône Valley. Martine has spent the last 18 years in
Australia and New Zealand teaching French, both through organisations
including the Alliance Française and as a private tutor. In
addition, Martine has extensive experience in the hospitality and
entertainment field, including the organisation of industry events
associated with the Cannes Film Festival. Martine teaches frenchclass
in Sydney and she takes on the role of host, language tutor and tour
guide during the frenchclass in France program. |
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YOUR
HOSTS: is originally from New Zealand. After spending
more than four years in Nice, Miriam is not only a fluent French speaker,
but has also developed a passion for French cuisine. Miriam is co-host
for the frenchclass in France program, she is a trained cook and prepares
most of the meals included in the packages. Many of her specialties
are based on recipes passed down through the generations and guests
are invited into the kitchen to learn the secrets of authentic French
cuisine during hands-on cooking classes. Miriam uses traditional locally
produced ingredients to prepare seasonal specialties of the region. |
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frenchclass
itinerary
(sample itinerary subject to change)
Day 1 / Sunday
- Guests are collected at their
arrival and brought back to house.
Welcome Apéritif and Dinner
Day 2 / Monday Breakfast
- French lesson
and planning - Lunch -
Visit of Apt in the aftrnoon - Dinner
Day 3/ Tuesday - Breakfast - Visit
to a local "Marché", Visit to the Domaine de Mayol
- Lunch
French lesson - Cooking class
- Dinner
Day 4/ Wednesday - Breakfast -
French lesson -
Lunch
Visit of working olive mill in St Saturnin - Cooking
class - Dinner
Day 5/ Thursday - Breakfast -
French lesson -
Lunch
Visit Lavender Distillerie des Agnels - Cooking
class - Dinner
Day 6/ Friday - Breakfast - Marché
de Lourmarin & Lunch in Cucuron (not included)
French lesson -
Dinner
Day 7/ Saturday - Breakfast - Marché
Apt - Lunch
French lesson
- nologie Bertrand Reynaud Dinner in local restaurant (not
included)
Day 8/ Sunday - Breakfast -
Randonnée to Caseneuve - Lunch
Wine tasting at Maison de la Truffe et du vin - Ménerbes
- Dinner
Day 9/ Monday Breakfast
- French lesson -
Lunch at Cave Sylla (not included)
Visit of Bonnieux Boulangerie Museum - Dinner
Day 10/ Tuesday - Breakfast - French
lesson - Lunch
Outing group choice Cooking class-
guest cook Brigitte Reynaud - Dinner
Day 11/ Wednesday - Breakfast -
Farewell - Guests transfer
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Prices:
Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom
and toilet A$ 5890 (twinshare)
Double room ensuite shower and basin
A$ 5690 (twinshare)
Twin share with shared bathroom and
toilet A$ 5390 (twinshare)
Single Room with shared bathroom A$
4890
Single supplement: A$ 650
Prices are per-person
based on twin-share accommodation, single supplements apply. All
prices are in Australian dollars
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| Packages
includes: 10 nights accommodation, all breakfasts, 7 lunches
and 9 dinners including wine, language tuition fees, cooking classes,
guided tours, excursions and transfers
from and to Avignon's TGV sation. |
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