Itinerary

DAY 1 | Arrival at Perpignan airport or Perpignan TGV Train station (around 5,30 hours from Paris) Upon arrival transfer with English speaking driver and limousine to St Cyprien and your deluxe 4 star golf-hotel. (or with private mini-coach over 4 persons) You will have a private orientation of the program and free time until a delicious dinner with selected wines of the Roussillon region . (D)

Day 2 | After a full buffet breakfast at the hotel, departure for the Agly valley. In the small and authentic Mediterranean village of Montner, you will meet you host for a morning English kitchen course at the Auberge du Cellier. First of all with Pierre Louis Marin, (his place is well known in the region, www.aubergeducellier.com) you will go to the market and make together the shopping for your second cooking class ( 3 Hours ) Lunch consisting of the dishes you have prepared together with a selection of local wines.After lunch, departure for Carcasonne. Guided walking tour of the famous Cité de Carcasonne, free time for shopping.Dinner at “la Brasserie du Donjon” where you will have the opportunity to taste the famous French « Cassoulet »Transfer back to Saint Cyprien – Overnight. Cooking is for small groups; more than 4 will change venues to be in Rivesaltes –Auberge du Domaine de Rombeau . www.domaine-de-rombeau.com (B, L, D)

Day 3 | After breakfast, departure for Collioure along the coast and one of the most picturesque villages of the south. The old village is curled up between its bell tower and its Royal Castle, both at the water’s edge.The village has been home to the works of famous artists such as Matisse, Derain or Dufy. Free walking tour in the streets, echo to sounds of life to rhythm of the sardane-dances.The town is lively and a walk in its narrow streets takes you back in time. Later, continuing along the coast road is Banyuls sur mer, an attractive village that has given the name to the wine that comes from the terraced vineyards on the hillsides above. Delicious Catalane cuisine for lunch in an authentic Mediterranean style restaurant in Banyuls. Here, the vines plunge down to the sea or climb high up towards the mountains.At 2 PM the winemakers will share some very special moments with a walking tour of the estate with English speaking guide, tasting some outstanding wines from Banyuls and Collioure.(2 hours visit) At 4:30 PM, you will have your cooking class in one of the best tables of the rocky coast, referenced in French gourmet guides. “Al Fanal” (approximately 3 hours). Dinner of your dishes with selected wines of the Vermillion Coast..www.al-fanal.com Dinner of dishes with selected wines of the Vermillion Coast. Return to your hotel afterwards. (B,L, D)

Day 4 | After breakfast, departure to Castelnou. Some of the morning visits include stops at the Monastir del Camp and tour with English speaking guide followed by a visit at the Chateau de Sau. Lunch at the very fine restaurant of La Villa Duflot. After lunch, time to visit Castelnou on your own is available, before going back to Perpignan for departure. About Castelnou: a medieval village, it has a castle at its heart dating from 990 AD. There is a Roman church, artisans, and numerous cobblestone walkways and pathways - just as it was more than 1000 years ago!

We can arrange longer stays, and/or trains back to Paris.

Details

The trip includes: 3 overnights accommodations in a hotel 4 **** hotel le Mas d’Huston www.golf-hotel-saint-cyprien.com
2 cooking classes ( approx. 3 hours each)
3 lunches ( 3 main courses with ¼ regional wine, and coffee)
3 Dinners (3 main courses with ¼ regional wine , and coffee)
A Welcome presentation of the journey with one apron per person
1 English speaking driver (from day one upon arrival to day 4 upon departure)
1 Limousine for two ( Mercedes Classe E or similar, with air conditioning)
1 English speaking guide during Carcassonne city-tours
1 Entrance fee to Elne cloister.1 Entrance fee to Cabestany “Roman sculpture centre”
1 guiding walking tour in Banyuls wine estate + Cellar visit + tasting.(2 hours)
1 personal visit + tasting fees on Marie-Pierre or Serge Baux’s wine estate.
1 personalised visit + tasting fees on the tomato producer farm

We also include free travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more.

You are important to us; so we make you thoroughly prepared and include:
Pre-trip travel documents: you will receive extensive information as a customer prior to your departure. Upon confirmation we will send you some general information about preparations including passport info, training tips, and reading lists. As a customer you can also Purchase product from Hammer Nutrition, get 2 FREE issues to Velo News, and much more!

Upon final payment, we will send to you a complete list of documentation by email including Hotel List, contact numbers, itineraries, sites to see and information about sites and culture of the region. We include road signs, packing lists, travel tips, language phrases, holiday info, tour details, culture and customs tips, and much, much more!

Optional Services:
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

Note: Tourist tax of about 1 euro per person per day is collected at the hotels and is not included in the price; and any other personal expense. Prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.