The French Paradox, April 12-19, 2012

The notion of "The French Paradox" was born nearly twenty years ago, but it remains maddeningly relevant: despite rich foods and wine, the French stay slim. Cédric, a French native, will introduce you to the treasures of Provence, including, but not limited to, its complex wines and flavorful cuisine.  As a guest in a Bed & Breakfast near Avignon--a former wine-growing estate--you will bask in Provençal traditions and modern conveniences. Daily discoveries of flavors and savors through wine tastings and food gatherings will lead you to rue or relish the "French Paradox". Other components of this week-long initiation into the Southern French "art de vivre" include visits to markets, monuments, museums…
Cédric was born and raised in France and now lives in Tacoma, Washington. For more than twelve years, Cédric has worked in the wine industry: for a vineyard in southern France, as a wine rep and a wine consultant in the U.S. He is looking forward to sharing his knowledge of and passion for France's history, food, and wine.

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"The French Paradox" Spring 2012 schedule

Thursday, April 12
Arrive in Avignon - shuttle at airport or train station to the Bed and Breakfast.
Free time in Avignon
Dinner

Friday, April 13
10:00 AM: Visit of the Palais-des-Papes, Avignon.
Followed by a Wine and Chocolate tasting.
Lunch
Visit of the Luberon
Dinner "option of a play or concert" to be confirmed

Saturday, April 14
10:00 AM:  Cave de Cairanne
Vaison la Romaine
Picnic Vaison-la-Romaine
Dinner with Wine tasting

Sunday, April 15
9:30 AM:   Isle -sur-la-Sorgue visit of the Farmers Market
Free time during lunch
Visit of the Moulin à Huile Jullien (Oil Mill)
Dinner

Monday, April 16
Puyricard visit of a Chocolate Confiseur
Lunch in Aix en Provence
Visit of Cezanne Studio and a visit of the old town. Free time

Tuesday. April 17
Visit of Gigondas and a vineyard
Lunch or picnic
Visit of the Château de Suze la Rousse
Dinner

Wednesday, April 18
Arles, visit of the Van Gogh Hall
Free time for Lunch
Visit of the Arenas
Dinner, with wine tasting and cheese selection

Thursday, April 19
Depart for the airport or train station.

We suggest comfortable walking shoes and walking clothes

COST:  2098 €*. To register for The French Paradox, click here