Itinerary
Provencal Cooking in Style.
Price $1,930 CAD*

6 days in the Drome - a food lover’s paradise. Unpack and relax, you stay here for a week. And we have a wide range of cultural explorations; your experience will be a journey of tastes. We feature a ‘Sample Itinerary’ which offers a suggested culinary program. Modifications to the program are easy enough as we’re flexible. Each outing is of course subject to weather, availability and whether or not it compliments your interests. Rest assured that an exceptional week is planned to highlight the very best of the region. You will enjoy fabulous wine tastings, informative guided tours, markets and delicious gourmet food.

Day 1
Depart Saturday.

Day 2 (overnight)
Sunday
Arrive Sunday morning at Roissy Charles de Gaulle - Paris Airport - and then board the TGV high-speed train at the airport and be whisked away to Valence. The Valence Train Station is about a forty minute drive from Les Tuillieres and about a 40 km trip. 

Car rental is highly recommended for this program to have the flexibility that you want to explore freely. If you would like to rent a car please let us know & we’ll gladly make the arrangements before you leave and of course provide you with detailed driving instructions for the easy drive to Les Tuillières.

Once you arrive at Les Tuillières, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your hosts.
You will have the afternoon free to ‘do your own thing’ relax, unpack & explore the surroundings – the garden, a walk or visit the closest town for dinner.

Consult your handy Safari Kit for local restaurant recommendations…it’s an excellent resource to ensure that your gastronomic experience is top notch. Your hosts will also give you advice about the best local restaurants and provide you with a booklet about the Drôme area with restaurant listings, places to visit, excursion routes, specialties and a good, up-to-date map of the area.

Day 3 (overnight)
Monday
Breakfast
Wake up to your continental-style breakfast consisting of coffee, teas, hot chocolate, croissants, baguette, country brown bread with homemade jams, lavender honey, homemade plain yogurt, fruit juices and fresh seasonal fruits.
After breakfast, the morning & afternoon is yours to explore the rolling hills of the Drome and check out the best spot for lunch.
5.00-8.30 Create your first masterpiece in the kitchen…
In the afternoon’s hands-on cooking lesson you’ll prepare an incredible dinner menu using fresh local ingredients. Your classes are offered by Chef Hermann Jenny, they’re hands-on, lively and fun. You'll create a wonderful meal and enjoy your creation paired with Côtes du Rhône wine - finishing around 9.30.
(B/D)

Day 4 (overnight)
Tuesday
Breakfast
Today, Tuesday, is market day – this morning visit the local French Market where your senses will be tingling as you see, smell, touch & taste French cheeses, fruits & vegetables – a wide array of France’s best produce. You are welcome to visit the local wine cooperative in nearby St. Gervais, a 5-minute drive from the market. It’s a good idea to arrive before 12 noon or between 2-7 pm, because the sacred hour of the French lunch is from noon-2 pm. There are many good local specialties and an excellent bar for tasting of the 15 wines produced by this surprisingly good coop.
The afternoon is free to explore the grounds & the area or to venture further a field to find that great little ‘gem’ for dinner – if you want to.
If you’d rather stay closer to home, Les Tuillières offers table d'hôte dining from Mondays through Fridays and you are welcome to partake. The price for dinner with apéritif and wines included is 34 Euros/person (this is not included in your tour price).
(B)

Day 5 (overnight)
Wednesday
Breakfast
11.30 – 1.30 Cook to your heart’s content…
In this afternoon’s hands-on cooking lesson, roll up your sleeves as you’ll prepare a tasty lunch menu.  Of course you'll enjoy your creation paired with Côtes du Rhône wine - finishing around 2.30.
The afternoon is yours to venture to a local town for dinner or relax & stay at home.
(B/L)

Day 6 (overnight)
Thursday
Breakfast
This morning’s early jaunt takes you to the largest regional traditional Provençal market in Nyons. The specialty of the market is AOC olive oil and wines. Savour a picnic lunch under the oak trees on the grounds at Les Tuillières and an afternoon siesta.
The afternoon is yours to venture to a local town for dinner or relax & stay at home.
(B/L)

Day 7 (overnight)
Friday
Breakfast
Spend your last morning free taking in the sights and sounds of the area. Check out the quaint little café in the nearby town for lunch.
5.00-8.30 Back to the kitchen…
In this afternoon’s hands-on cooking lesson you’ll prepare your last supper – indulge in your dinner creation with a fine selection of Côtes du Rhône wines - finishing around 9.30.
(B/D)

Day 8
Saturday
Breakfast – Au Revoir + Check Out + Drive or Taxi to Valence Train Station + TGV Train to Charles de Gaulle + Return flight. (B)