French Food & Cookings
- 9 days authentic traditions discovery
- 9 days authentic traditions discovery
About the Retreat:
Switzerland is often considered an ideal place to live. Not only does it top the quality of life index (2014), the country is known for local security as well as for its economic and technological advances, its respect for human rights and its inspiring democratic structure.
Above all, Switzerland is renown for its extraordinary and varied landscapes.
This short journey presents several passionate and committed Swiss who explain how and why they dedicate their lives to preserving noble local traditions.
Date: July 27th - 3rd August
Price: TBC
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Itinerary
Day 1 "Geneva..." --:-- Arrival in Geneva, check-in and free time Day 1 –: Toulouse airport – Rodez Arrival at Toulouse-Blagnac airport. Meet your guide and your bus driver. Regarding landing time, drive to Rodez area. Dinner and overnight accommodation in Rodez area. Day 2 – : Rodez Breakfast Rodez : Notre Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral Entrance fee : Pierre Soulages's museum, the Painter of the Black Lunch in Café Bras www.cafebras.fr Gastronomic dinner in restaurant Saveurs et Passion www.saveurs-et-passion.com Distinction officielle : Maître Restaurateur Overnight accommodation in Rodez Area Day 3 – : Sud Aveyron Breakfast. Entrance fees : Familial sheep farm wich produce milk for Roquefort cheese lunch in a typical restaurant Caves de Roquefort Millau Gorges du Tarn Gastronomic dinner in a restaurant Goûts et Couleurs. www.goutsetcouleurs.com Distinctions officielles : Maître Restaurateur, 1 étoile Michelin, Gault Millau d'Or 2013, 3 Toques au Gault Millau... Overnight accommodation in Rodez Area Day 4 – : Nord Aveyron Breakfast Bozouls Estaing lunch Entraygues-sur-Truyère Entrance fee : Château de Valon Welcome drink and orientations with Chef Uri Pinchas-Naor and his wife Sophie Pinchas-Naor. Dinner au restaurant de l'Auberge du Barrez Distinctions officielles : Maître Restaurateur, 2 Toques au Gault Millau, 3 cocottes Logis de France, Gault Millau d'Or 2014. Chef diplômé de l'Institut Paul Bocuse et lauréat des trophées « Bocuse & Co ». Overnight accommodation in Mur de Barrez Area : Auberge du Barrez www.aubergedubarrez.com/ Day 5 – : Laguiole Breakfast Laguiole (Don't forget the overview of the Panoramic restaurant of Michel Bras) Entrance fee : Traditional and artisanal knife factory traditional lunch lunch “saucisse aligot' PM : Cooking classes with the Chef in english. Dinner : enjoy your meal Overnight accommodation in Mur de Barrez Area Day 6 – : Barrage de Sarrans Breakfast Lake of Barrage de Sarrans lunch PM : Cooking classes with the Chef in english Dinner : enjoy your meal Overnight accommodation in Mur de Barrez Area Day 7 – : Aurillac Breakfast Typical food market in Aurillac lunch PM : Cooking classes with the Chef in english Dinner : enjoy your meal Overnight accommodation in Mur de Barrez Area Day 8 – : Albi - Toulouse Breakfast Albi : Sainte Cecile's Cathedral Entrance fee : Toulouse Lautrec’s museum lunch Festive dinner in Restaurant Le Cardailhac in Toulouse Overnight accommodation in Toulouse. Hôtel Citiz. Day 9 – : Toulouse Breakfast Transfer to Toulouse-Blagnac airport for departure Transportation: A private mini-bus will be arranged according to itinerary. Gathering: Time: anytime on the first day Place: (unless notified differently) Geneva hotel to be informed in organization email Equipment: (Need to be prepared by each participant) - Weather protection according to the season - Hiking boots a must for the hikes - Hiking jacket and pants - Quick dry hiking T-shirts - Warm layers suitable for hiking, compressible, light, quick dry - Hiking poles ( one pair ) - Smaller backpack with strong mobility to keep water, portable lunch and snacks - Drinking bottle (no plastic bottles because refill is often with boiled water) - Towel & personal toiletries - Open mind :) Booking Procedures: Click here the link Activity Confirmation: Upon reaching the minimum amount of participants, you'll receive an email with the last details about the trip. Usually a week before the departure. If we are unable to reach the minimum amount of participants, we will postpone or cancel the activity. Price: TBC Payment is done in advance once the activity is confirmed, so we can book from all the locals. Minimum 6 persons, Maximum 19 persons all inclusive except international flights to Geneva and back to original country & personal expenses not listed in the itinerary Included: - Land transportation once in Geneva (from & back to Beijing) - Meals as per itinerary - Accommodation - Guiding Not Included: - Alcoholic Drinks - Transportation to Geneva (Air ticket, train, bus) to Geneva - Insurance depends on original country and self need - Personal expenses Enjoy your vitality, devote to the Present and experience nature with serenity… See you soon! ->MORE INFORMATION & BOOKING |
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