France: Cuisine & Culture

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9 or 11 days

Paris, Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon, extension to the French Riviera

Get your forks ready to dig into the unique and authentic flavors of France. Cuisine and culture unite to tell a delicious story of classic French cooking, rich regional traditions, and world-famous dishes. Learn the ins and outs of the culinary world and how to make cooking your career in Paris. Taste your way through Bordeaux on a dessert-themed walking tour with stops at historical monuments. Stop by a Lyonnaise café and craft your own sweet treat. With hands-on experiences and transformative educational moments, your group will discover the taste of France in an unforgettable way. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the France: Cuisine & Culture tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the France: Cuisine & Culture tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to France

Day 2: Paris

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Take a walking tour of Paris

With your Tour Director you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Eiffel Tower

Day 3: Paris

Visit a culinary school to learn about sustainable gastronomy and how to turn your passion for food into a career

Take a cuisine-themed guided tour of Paris, where you’ll try gourmet bites while exploring the city’s culinary history

Enjoy a Seine River cruise

Day 4: Paris • Bordeaux

Travel by TGV train to Bordeaux

Explore Bordeaux’s rich history on a dessert-themed walking tour

Day 5: Bordeaux • Arcachon

Travel to Arcachon, a seaside town known for its thriving oyster industry

Visit an oyster farmer’s hut to learn about oyster biology and farming practices, and enjoy a tasting

Enjoy a scenic boat ride around Arcachon Bay and see iconic cabanes tchanquées, traditional oyster-farming villages, and historic seafront villas

Day 6: Bordeaux • Clermont-Ferrand

Tour Darwin, a sustainable community space, to learn about their eco-friendly initiatives

Travel via Nuevic to Clermont-Ferrand

Visit Moulin de la Veyssière, a historic mill, to see how artisanal products are made and enjoy a tasting

Day 7: Clermont-Ferrand • Lyon

Travel to Lyon

Enjoy a cuisine-focused tour of Lyon with a local guide and see top sights as you learn about its history and role in shaping French gastronomy

Explore a traditional local market

Day 8: Lyon

Participate in a pastry class led by a local chef, where you’ll create and enjoy your own dessert

Enjoy free time to explore Lyon

Enjoy dinner at a bouchon Lyonnais

Day 9: Depart for home

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Day 9: French Riviera

Travel by train to to the French Riviera

Take a walking tour of Cours Saleya market, known for selling vibrant flowers and fresh produce

Day 10: French Riviera

Take an excursion to Monaco and Eze

Take a walking tour of Nice

With your Tour Director you will see:

Vieille Ville
Promenade des Anglais

Visit a local business to see how artisanal products are made

Day 11: Depart for home

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