La Cuisine
Provençale
Small Group Tours
Experience the timeless beauty and sophistication of Provence during our exclusive
Culinary & Antique Tour with your hosts Jane & Christophe.
Provence Culinary and Antiques Tour
Immerse yourself in the charm of the French
countryside, savoring exquisite food and wine
while shopping for brocante and antiques among the cobblestone streets and hidden markets of Southern France. This curated experience is designed for foodie people who also like to shop, appreciate the finer things in life, and promises to be a lot of fun!
Tour Dates
November 9-14, 2024
April 5-10, 2025
Single Occupancy $4,500.00
Double Occupancy $3,800.00
Your hosts:
Jane Satow, American Chef Owner, La Cuisine Provençale cooking school in St Remy de Provence & Christophe Daumas, her French partner.
Jane is an American, living the dream of cooking her way
through Europe. For more than 20 years, Jane has lived in Provence and
traveled Europe, immersing herself in the culinary delights and wines of every region.
She is a an amazing chef and sommelier who shares her culinary experiences through her
business, La Cuisine Provençale, in her charming French kitchen in Saint
Remy, where she offers authentic French cooking classes to
travelers from across the globe.
Christophe, Jane’s charming foodie French partner will accompany the group as chauffer and co-host.
This magical 5-day tour of
Provence, celebrates their shared love of French antiques, cuisine and the
refined Provence lifestyle, including visiting their favorite places,
gorgeous markets, boutique and antique shopping, cooking classes in Jane's
charming kitchen, wine tastings, fabulous restaurant meals together, and cultural visits.
It’s the best of the best!
This tour will be a wonderful time for all, and a lovely way to visit and shop
this quaint part of the world, expertly guided by Jane and Christophe together with
other like minded travelers, who share a passion for shopping and dining.
This tour combines everything Jane loves about Provence and the
French lifestyle. And best of all, she and Christophe will be your hosts throughout your
adventure, sharing an abundance of knowledge about Provence, French
antiques, French cuisine, wine, culture and a joie de vivre!
The spring & fall are lovely times to visit Provence with cooler temperatures and a quieter time to explore without crowds, which is why we choose these slightly off season dates.
ITINERARY
Saturday
Everyone arrives and checks in at the Hotel Gounod in Saint Remy de Provence on Saturday, 9 of November. Evening rendezvous between 6 pm and 7 pm in your hotel for an aperitif followed by a welcome dinner with Kim and Jane at La Cuisine Provençale.
Sunday
We are off and running to the fabulous world-renowned antique market in L’isle sur la Sorgue for a shopping tour with Kim. Lunch will be in a local favorite restaurant. There will be some free time in the afternoon /evening back in St Remy for spa treatments, biking or hiking or exploring the town near the hotel.
Monday
We will visit the famous wine village of Chateauneuf du Pape, followed by a cooking class and lunch including an in depth wine tasting at a famous wine cave. Visit Avignon in the late afternoon.
Tuesday
We will visit the Luberon area and one of the most beautiful villages in France, Gordes, where there is a charming market, followed by lunch, antique & brocante shopping in Menerbes, Jane´s favorite village.
Wednesday
Visit one of our favorite markets in St Remy de Provence with Jane followed by a cooking class in her charming French kitchen followed by lunch. Free time in the afternoon to shop, relax, hike, or explore St Remy on foot.
Visit Les Baux de Provence for a farewell dinner together.
Thursday
Breakfast together and head back to Paris at any time.
Whats included in the above price:
Hotel, chauffered van, breakfast and 1 meal per day, daily activities, cooking classes, guided visits.
Flights to and from France, and taxi journeys to and from St Remy are not included. We are happy to help arrange a taxi for you.
Note on travel arrangements:
If you are planning to spend a few days in Paris on either end of this trip, then we suggest you
fly directly to Paris and then take the TGV High speed train from Paris down to Avignon. The
TGV train departs from the Gare de Lyon which is a 30-45 minute train, taxi or bus ride from
Charles Du Gaulle airport. The TGV train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Avignon is 2 hours and
45 minutes.
From Avignon you are just 25 minutes from St Remy de Provence by taxi. The train can be
booked on-line through the sncf web site, and should be done in advance. We can help schedule the taxi pickup and will coordinate ride shares with the other ladies in the group.
Alternatively if you want to skip Paris you could fly into Marseille international airport, which
is about a 1 hour drive from St Remy de Provence - again we will help coordinate taxis for those who come into Marseille.
