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enchclass in Provence
Discover and explore the beautiful region of Provence, and indulge
in our three-course menu of grammar, culture and gastronomy.

11 day package in Provence

21st September - 1st October 2008

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..
 
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.


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.

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.

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 - Œnologie 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

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

 

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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