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7-Day Culinary Tour of France from Epitourean. Price per Person Based on Double Occupancy.

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Learn to cook traditional Provençal dishes with hands-on cooking classes led by an experienced chef; airfare is not included.

What You Get

  • 7-day/6-night culinary tour of France
  • 7 options available, including tours in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October 2015
  • Click here to see all options and tour dates

Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $550 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.

Policies and Fees

For all options, book by: 5/8/15

  • Cancellation policy & fees: 30-day cancellation notice required or fee up to Groupon price applies
  • Taxes: 10% tax not included
  • Airfare not included

Culinary Tour of Provence

You’ll learn to cook traditional Provençal dishes on this 7-day culinary tour from Epitourean while staying in 18th-century digs in the medieval village of Carpentras (30 minutes by car from Avignon). The culinary tour includes:

  • 6 nights of deluxe accommodations at Maison Trévier
  • Train transfers from the TVG Avignon station
  • Arrival tapas buffet with wine
  • Five hands-on cooking classes
  • Six Provençal breakfasts
  • Five lunches
  • Chef-guided market tour
  • Farewell dinner party with wine 

Click here for a full itinerary.

Organic Breakfasts and Tapas

Each morning kicks off with a hearty breakfast spread, including fresh baked breads served with butter, jam, and steaming cups of coffee. You’ll also enjoy a buffet of tapas and local wines on your first and final day in Carpentras. 

Expert Chef

During this culinary tour you’ll be under the tutelage of chef Gina Trevier, a former restauranteur with expert knowledge of Provence—she’ll teach you everything you need to know about the culinary techniques and ingredients that define Provençal cuisine.

Provence Cooking Classes

Learn to prepare traditional Provence dishes using seasonal ingredients in five hands-on cooking classes. At the conclusion of each class, you’ll get to eat the day’s recipes for lunch.

  • Class 1: Learn to cook with local green and black olives.
  • Class 2: Study up on the vegetables grown in this region of France, and prepare three traditional dishes using anchovies and fresh goat cheese.
  • Class 3: You’ll make your own herbes de provence using fresh herbs from the garden, then use that mixture when preparing seasonal meats and soups.
  • Class 4: Stuff vegetables with savory and sweet fillings in the Provence style.
  • Class 5: Visit a local market in the morning to pick up seasonal meats and produce. You’ll use these ingredients to prepare aioli-based dishes.

Stay in a 18th-Century Hotel

When you’re not in the kitchen, you can spend your time relaxing in Maison Trévier’s plush living rooms and garden, which is planted with fragrant lavender, bay laurel, and lemon trees. Terracotta floors and large windows make the space feel especially warm and inviting. It’s a short walk from the charming shops and restaurants of Carpentras.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Airfare is not included in this offer.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes. Epitourean can arrange for lodging before or after the main tour, plus any day excursions requested.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? Groupon customers should call 800-390-3292 or email customerservice@epitourean.com to inquire about desired dates. Customers should be a little flexible in choosing their dates. Epitourean will do everything possible to accommodate the requested dates, but we also run this tour virtually every week throughout the year.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?If the dates requested by the customer are not available, they can request flexible dates so that they can use their voucher for a future date (where we honor the discounted price and pre-paid status), or they can request a refund through Groupon, as long as it is within the Groupon refund period.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?This package is sold on a per person basis regardless of age. Due to the nature of the cooking class focus of these tours, we do not recommend kids under the age of 12. But kids pay the same price as adults in this particular package.

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Amenities

  • Garden with lavender and lemon trees
  • Free WiFi

Traveler's Tips

  • A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
  • Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.

Getting There

  • Nearest transit: TVG Avignon train station
  • Shuttle service: transfers from TVG Avignon train station are included in this getaway

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires May 8, 2015. Amount paid never expires.
  • Book by 5/8/15 or promo value expires
  • 1/person, +3 as gifts
  • Reservation required, subject to availability
  • 30-day cancellation notice required or fee up to Groupon price applies
  • Must be 18 or older to check in
  • Must be 12 or older to participate in cooking classes
  • Kids 11 or younger must receive special permission to attend cooking classes; parent must sign waiver
  • Credit card required at booking and check-in
  • 10% tax not included
  • $550 fee to travel solo
  • Airfare not included
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treska
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Didnt get chosen! Thats okay
Chester
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I never went on this.
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apparently I didn't win because I am still here in the office.
Michelle
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SIMPLY AMAZING!!! From beginning to end. Sights, food, accomedations all top notch!
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This would be amazing if I would’ve actually done it.. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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