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Carole Peck Tours
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Carole Peck's
Spring & Fall 2009
Provence Culinary Tours
Good News Cafe chef-owner Carole Peck and her husband, Bernard Jarrier, arrange weeklong tours to Provence to introduce select groups of travelers to the culinary, cultural and natural delights of this extraordinary region in the south of France. Intimate tour groups join Carole and Bernard for an unforgettable experience in Provence.
Carole has scheduled the following tour dates during 2009:
June 1 to 7
June 15 to 21
September 21 to 27
October 5 to 11
Below we provide a summary of tour activities, reservation information, and a photo slide shows featuring Carole and Bernard's historic accommodations in Provence and scenes from recent tours. A reservation form is provided (in .pdf and Word formats) for the 2009 tours; please inquire first to confirm availability before submitting a reservation deposit. Please contact us by email at bjarrier@saveurfrance.com, by fax at (203) 266-0244, or by phone at (203) 266-4622 to obtain reservation and tour information.
Carole and Bernard have opened their renovated historic home in the village of Montfrin to provide unique and memorable accommodations for our tour participants. The photograph at the top of this page, taken by Antoine Jarrier, provides a captivating evening view of the interior courtyard of Prieur Notre Dame. Slide shows that may be accessed from this page (see links below) offer images of a recent tour "from market to kitchen," and take you inside the walls of Prieur Notre Dame to experience the restoration of this historic site that provides your luxurious accommodations during Carole Peck's Provence Culinary Tour.
For a flavor of some of the experiences you can expect to enjoy during Carole Peck's Provence Culinary Tour, we suggest a visit to the slide show created by Dr. Hal Kaplan, who journeyed to Provence for a recent culinary tour. You can share his experience by clicking on the link to the "Taste of Provence" virtual tour, offered with our thanks to Dr. Kaplan.
Culinary Tour Highlights
These are some of the highlights that Provence Culinary Tour participants enjoy:
* Luxury accommodations that combine the rich history of Provence with contemporary comforts and delightful daily breakfasts.
* Cooking classes featuring local star chefs who demonstrate cooking techniques suitable for all skill levels in the home kitchen.
* Visits to the open-air farm markets of Provence, the biggest and best of France.
* Sumptuous meals in local bistros and fine restaurants.
* Bernard's special dining discoveries, where he pairs the local cusine with wines from the best regional vineyards.
* Plenty of sightseeing opportunities that take full advantage of Carole and Bernard's knowledge of Provence, with its astounding beauty and rich history.
* Abundant opportunities for private tastings that allow you to experience the wonderful foods and wines of Provence at their source.
* Shopping and antiquing, made easy with the euro.
2009 Reservation Rates
We are accepting reservations for 2009 tours at room rates of $3,800 per guest double occupancy, or $4,100 single occupancy. Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of a 50 percent deposit payment for each guest. Final balances for all 2009 reservations are payable no later than March 1, 2009, for June tours, and no later than July 1, 2009, for September and October tours.
The package rates for the Provence Culinary Tour cover accommodations at the Prieure Notre Dame with private bath, three meals a day plus all wines and other beverages, sightseeing and ground transportation. Air and rail fares are not included in the package cost; pickups and dropoffs for tour guests are made in Avignon or Nimes.
Our guests remember Provence.... "I don't know of a more unique and exciting tour.... Like spending a week visiting with friends in France.... The best tour for the 'epicurious'!" Our guests recall their Provence experiences in their own words, and you can read their recollections by clicking on this link to Provence tour testimonials.
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