8-Day Macaron Cooking Class & Gourmet Feast in Paris
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Extraordinary Experiences
- Meet a local French pastry chef and learn how to make France's most treasured and delicious dessert: the macaron.
- Learn the secrets about cheese ageing from Maitre Fromager, who will introduce you to the diversity of French cheeses .
- Enjoy a magnificent gourmet experience while discovering the enlightened monuments of Paris from the Seine River.
Overview
This eight-day itinerary will ignite your taste buds and give you a taste of the French gastronomic and cultural heritage, from Parisian cobbled streets to picturesque Burgundy vineyards.
You will start your France food tour with an introduction to Paris history and a dive into its most charming neighbourhoods. Your local guides will show you the famous sites but also the hidden gems of the City of Lights.
Be prepared for a delicious journey experiencing French cuisine with cheese and wine tastings, pastry making and a gastronomic dinner cruise on the Seine River. Marvel at Paris' most iconic monuments such as the twinkling Eiffel Tower which never fails to impress.
Finish your experience with the vineyards of Burgundy, a peaceful and prestigious wine region where you will taste extraordinary Grands Crus wines. You'll learn about what makes the Burgundy ‘climats’ so special and enjoy the countryside scenery.
You will start your France food tour with an introduction to Paris history and a dive into its most charming neighbourhoods. Your local guides will show you the famous sites but also the hidden gems of the City of Lights.
Be prepared for a delicious journey experiencing French cuisine with cheese and wine tastings, pastry making and a gastronomic dinner cruise on the Seine River. Marvel at Paris' most iconic monuments such as the twinkling Eiffel Tower which never fails to impress.
Finish your experience with the vineyards of Burgundy, a peaceful and prestigious wine region where you will taste extraordinary Grands Crus wines. You'll learn about what makes the Burgundy ‘climats’ so special and enjoy the countryside scenery.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Paris
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Upon your arrival at the airport, you’ll be picked up by your chauffeur and have a personal welcome at your four-star boutique hotel located a two-minute walk from the Luxembourg garden and St Sulpice church. In the afternoon, you will have free time for a vicinity walk with suggestions in your very Parisian hotel's district, St Germain des Pres. Here, you can explore local cafes, famous brasseries, theatres, historical buildings, art galleries and the lively nightlife.
Accommodation
La Villa Madame★4 star
Activities
ParisOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Paris-Charles De Gaulle to Hotel La Villa Madame
Destinations
Paris
Day 2
A Day in the Latin Quarter
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Today you will have a guided tour of one of Paris’ most intellectual neighbourhoods: the Latin Quarter. The area features medieval-style buildings and museums dotted around the narrow streets. As you walk around the district you will see open-air booksellers, arthouse cinemas and old universities. After the tour, you will have lunch at your leisure and will have free time in the afternoon to explore more of the area.
Accommodation
La Villa Madame★4 star
Activities
Latin Quarter Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Paris
Day 3
Self-Guided Stroll and Pastry Making around Palais Royal
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After breakfast at your hotel, you will spend the morning on a self-guided tour strolling around the Palais-Royal area. A stone’s throw away from the Louvre Museum, this old palace has now been converted into a chic art-filled park and is filled with posh Parisian boutiques. In the afternoon you will go to a cooking class of France's most prized dessert: the macaron. You will learn some French Patisserie techniques and sample a variety of different flavours of pastel-coloured macarons.
Accommodation
La Villa Madame★4 star
Activities
Free Time in Palais-RoyalOptional Activity
Macaron Cooking Class
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Paris
Day 4
Architecture, History and Cheese Tasting in Le Marais
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In the morning, you will be free to explore the trendy area of Le Marais at your leisure. There is a number of boutique galleries, museums and beautiful architecture to explore. In the afternoon, you will meet your guide for a walking tour of Le Marais seeing its most hidden treasures such as old private mansions and hidden gardens. Then, you will go to a cheese shop with a cheese master who will introduce you to a variety of typical French cheeses and how they are made.
Accommodation
La Villa Madame★4 star
Activities
Le MaraisOptional Activity
Le Marais Tour and Cheese Tasting
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Paris
Day 5
Montmartre Food Tour and Gastronomic Dinner Cruise
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Continue your France food tour in one of Paris’ most bohemian neighbourhoods today. You will go to Montmartre hill to taste some local and artisanal products such as bread, cheese and charcuterie. In the afternoon, you will have some free time admire the view at the feet of the Sacre Coeur basilica, see the vineyards of Montmartre or visit the Montmartre Museum. In the evening, you will go on a gastronomic four-course dinner cruise on the Seine River.
Accommodation
La Villa Madame★4 star
Activities
Montmartre Food Tour
MontmartreOptional Activity
Luxury Dinner Cruise on Seine Yacht
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Paris
Day 6
Train to Burgundy
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After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you will catch a short high-speed train to Dijon, the capital city of the Burgundy region of France. The journey will take around 1.5 hours. Once you arrive in Dijon, you will be free to explore its old town in the afternoon. You can do the famous owl trail which sees some of the city's most notable sights, stroll around the Arquebuse Botanical Gardens, or taste some of the local delicacies.
Accommodation
La Cour Berbisey
Activities
Free Time in DijonOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel La Villa Madame to Train station
Train from Train station to Dijon
Private Driver from Dijon to La Cour Berbisey
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Paris
Dijon
Day 7
Wine Tasting on the Grands Crus Road
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Today you will spend the day on a wine tasting tour in one of France’s prettiest vineyard regions. You will travel from Dijon to Meursault on the picturesque Grands Crus wine road. Once you arrive, your guide will tell you about the wines of the Burgundy region and you will taste a variety of different wines. You will also visit the Clos de Vougeot castle, and after lunch, you will have some more wine tasting in Beaune.
Accommodation
La Cour Berbisey
Activities
Burgundy Grands Crus Road Wine Tasting Tour
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Dijon
Beaune
Day 8
Departure from Paris
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Today is the final day of your amazing France food tour. After breakfast at your hotel, you will take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris, where a private driver will meet you and take you to the airport for your departing flight back home.
Transportations
Private Driver from La Cour Berbisey to Dijon
Train from Dijon to Train station
Private Driver from Train station to Paris-Charles De Gaulle
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Dijon
Included in Price
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 activities
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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