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Luxury
City Packages, Gastronomy and Wine
City of history and city of
theatre, the fortified city of Avignon will leave you charmed by its
architecture marked by papal history. Entering through any one of the seven
doors of the superbly preserved walls, one discovers the “City of the Popes”.
The massive ramparts enclose this fascinating town. The huge Palais de Papes is
the dominant feature, but the town contains other riches. To the north of the
Palais is the 13th century Petit Palais, once the arch-bishop of Avignon’s
residence. A short walk through the park behind it will take you to a stunning
lookout over the river and the countryside. There are also some notable
churches. The Pont d’Avignon (Pont St. Benezet) built from 1172 to 1185 had 22
arches, until most were destroyed by floods in 1668. One of the remaining arches
bears the tiny Chapelle St. Nicholas.
The city contains many lively squares filled with restaurants, shops and buskers.
Take your time wandering about the streets of Avignon, you’ll discover ancients
streets, charming courtyards and impressive architecture of the private
mansions.
Avignon stands high above the immense plains of the Rhone River and is the
perfect location as a base to discover the magical attractions of Provence.
Food and wine is an important part of life in the South of France. Here you will
find delicious cuisine using produce grown locally – olives, lavender, honey,
herbs and spices just to name a few. Wine is also a very important part of daily
life and the wine growing areas close to Avignon produce some of the best wines
in France. For the tourist Avignon is an interesting and diverse location and
you’ll want to return many times to enjoy the relaxed and friendly lifestyle.
Your accommodation is in one of
the two best 4 star hotels in Avignon:
Hotel de l'Europe, a
charming and elegant 16th century mansion hidden behind the historic walls of
the city, a short walk from the Pope's Palace. The hotel includes an excellent
Michelin 1 star restaurant.
Click here for more details on the hotel.
Hotel La Mirande, a four star
stunning historic property right next to the Pope's Palace, originally a
Cardinal's Palace in the 14th Century, now a stylish hotel in the very heart of
Avignon.
Click here for more details on the hotel.
Cooking Classes: All
the classes in Avignon will take place in Le Marmiton, the ancient 19th
century kitchens located in the Hotel La Mirande. The best local chefs will
share with you their secrets and knowledge of the freshest local produce, and
prepare with you a delicious meal to be shared in the stunning dining room,
accompanied with local wines chosen by your sommelier. Aprons, utensils and
technical instructions are provided. A fantastic and unique experience !!
All the packages below excepted "Simply Provence" and "Provence Sensations" are
part of the "Gastronomy and Wine" Packages
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Click on tour name
below for details |
Nights |
When |
The package |
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Simply Provence Tour |
3 |
All year |
1 gourmet dinner *, 2 half day guided tours |
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Provence Sensations |
3 |
All year |
1 Gourmet dinner*, 3
half day guided tours |
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Spring week end in Avignon |
2 |
April |
2 cooking classes,
2 half day guided tour |
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April
Delights |
4 |
April |
2 cooking classes, 1 full day and 1 half day tours |
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Spring Cuisine |
6 |
April |
3 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 3 half day guided tours |
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Late Spring in
Avignon |
2 |
May |
2 cooking classes, 1 half day guided tour |
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May Sweet
Sensations |
3 |
May |
1 cooking class,
wine tasting, 3 half day guided tours |
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Late Spring
Cuisine |
5 |
May |
3 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 2 half day guided tours |
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Summer week end |
2 |
June |
2 cooking classes,
1 half day guided tour |
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June Sweet
Sensations |
3 |
June |
1 cooking class,
wine tasting, 3 half day guided tours |
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June Intensive
Cooking |
3 |
June |
3 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 1 half day guided tours |
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June Summer
Cuisine |
5 |
June |
3 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 32half day guided tours |
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Autumn week end |
2 |
Sep |
3 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 1 half day guided tour |
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Autumn Cuisine |
5 |
Sep |
3 cooking classes,
2 half day guided tour |
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October week end |
2 |
Oct |
2 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 1 half day guided tour |
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October Sweet
Sensations |
3 |
Oct |
2 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 3 half day guided tours |
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October Autumn
Cuisine |
5 |
Oct |
4 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 3 half day guided tours |
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November week end |
2 |
Nov |
2 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 1 half day guided tour |
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November Sweet
Sensations |
3 |
Nov |
1 cooking class,
wine tasting, 3 half day guided tours |
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November Cuisine |
5 |
Nov |
3 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 2 half day guided tours |
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Winter week end |
2 |
Dec |
2 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 1 half day guided tour |
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December Sweet
Sensations |
3 |
Dec |
1 cooking class,
wine tasting, 3 half day guided tours |
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Truffle week end |
3 |
Dec |
1 truffle hunt and
lunch, 1 cooking class, 1 half day guided tour |
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Winter Cuisine |
5 |
Dec |
3 cooking classes,
wine tasting, 1 guided tour |
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Black Truffles |
3 |
Jan |
Truffle hunt,
cooking class with truffle lunch, 1 half day tour |
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* Gourmet dinners
are in the Michelin 1 star restaurant of the hotel de l'Europe.
All the cooking
classes are at "Le Marmiton" in the luxury hotel La Mirande. |
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