Special Events
The Cooking Professor's:
Paris Gourmet Cooking Adventure
The Cooking Professor is now back from his fact finding trip to France and is pleased to announce the dates and details for his first Cooking School Tour to Paris. He has put together a very full and exciting 8 day gourmet food adventure and we invite you to join him on an unforgettable journey to the Food Capital of the World!
Tour Dates: Monday 27 September 2010 – Monday 4th October 2010
Tour Cost ($AUD): $2990.00 Twin Share, land segment
Single Supplement: $700
Tour Group: Limit of 10
Where are we staying?
The Cooking Professor has chosen a comfortable and friendly 3 star hotel, Paname Hotel Bastille, in the very authentic and lively 12th arrondissement close to Place de La Bastille and between Place du Faubourg Saint Antoine and Place d’Aligré with its renowned Parisian markets. This is a colourful, multicultural area full of wonderful food experiences, numerous restaurants, trendy bars, cinemas, theatres and the prestigious Bastille Opera.
Program
DAY 1 - Monday 27th September
After 1pm - Arrival at Paname Hotel Bastille, 64 Rue Crozatier Paris 75012
(Make own travel arrangements to Paris & Paname Hotel.)
The Cooking Professor will meet you in the Hotel Lobby and present you with your “Gourmet Paris Pack.” Afternoon at leisure.
6pm Welcome Drinks (on Roof Terrace weather permitting) and introduction to fellow gourmets
7pm Traditional French dinner at local Parisienne Bistro, especially selected for its friendliness and authenticity to tradition.
DAY 2 - Tuesday 28th September
Breakfast from 7.00am in Paname Hotel Breakfast Room.
8.00am Half of the group (group A) will go by Metro with the Cooking Professor to Montmartre to meet Chef Eric Fraudeau for a guided market tour and tasting, followed by a hands-on cooking lesson at the Cook’n with Class Cooking School using produce bought at the markets to create a multicourse lunch with selected French regional wine.
Finish around 2.30pm.
Afternoon and evening at leisure to explore Montmartre, or other Paris sights.
9.15am The other half of the Group (group B) will go with the Cooking Professor’s wife to meet the famous Miss Lunch, Claude Cabri, for a guided tour and tasting at the Marché Beauvau St Antoine and the Aligré street markets. This will be followed by a hands-on cooking class and at her nearby loft to produce a multicourse lunch which will also include a tutored wine tasting. Finish around 2.30pm
Afternoon and evening at leisure to further explore the local area or other Paris sights.
DAY 3 - Wednesday 29th September
Breakfast between 7.00am and 9.00am at Hotel Paname.
9.30am Departure for La Madeleine on the Metro.
Visit the many gourmet food shops in the 8th & 9th arrondissements, including Fauchon, Hediard, La Maison de la Truffé, La Boutique Maille, Printemps and Galleries Lafayette food halls. All free to wander at leisure to explore this wonderful neighbourhood.
1.30pm Group reassembles for Metro ride to Montmartre.
2.00pm Full group Baking Class at Cook’n with Class Cooking School. Learn the art of French pastry making with master chef, Pino Ficcara. Three hour, hands-on lesson, finishing with light meal.
6.30pm Wine and cheese tasting by enthusiastic French Sommelier, Frederic Navennec in his small specialist wine shop in Montmartre.
DAY 4 - Thursday 30th September
Breakfast from 7.00am in Paname Hotel Breakfast Room.
8.00am Half of the group (group B) will go by Metro with the Cooking Professor’s wife to Montmartre to meet Chef Eric Fraudeau for a guided market tour and tasting, followed by a hands-on cooking lesson at the Cook’n with Class Cooking School using produce bought at the markets to create a multicourse lunch with wine. Finish around 2.30pm.
Afternoon and evening at leisure to explore Montmartre or other Paris sights.
9.15am The rest of the Group (group A) will go with the Cooking Professor to meet the famous Miss Lunch, Claude Cabri for a guided tour and tasting at the Marché Beauvau St Antoine and the Aligré street markets. This will be followed by a hands-on cooking class and at her nearby loft to produce a multicourse lunch and will also include a tutored wine tasting. Finish around 2.30pm.
Afternoon and evening at leisure to further explore the local area or other Paris sights.
DAY 5 - Friday 1st October
Rungis Wholesale Market Tour
4.30am departure from Paname Hotel (time tbc).
Travel by minibus to Europe’s largest wholesale food market to meet English speaking guide. Visit main food hall, dairy pavilion, meat pavilion, fruit and vegetable hall & the flower pavilion. Breakfast at the market.
Estimated arrival back at hotel 9.30am
Rest of day at leisure or to sleep!
6.30 pm Assemble in lobby for short walk to local acclaimed gourmet restaurant for special degustation menu.
DAY 6 - Saturday 2nd October
Breakfast from 7.00am in Paname Hotel Breakfast Room. Sleep in or morning at leisure.
12.30pm Assemble in Lobby for short walk to “Lunch in Loft” a memorable long table lunch with Miss Lunch.
7pm to 7.00am Nuite Blanche - for the true art lovers, bohemians and adventurous in the group. Paris stays open all night for this free Arts extravaganza which happens all over the city on this one night of the year, (and we will be in town!!). So be part of the Big Paris Party and check out some of the colourful events and entertainment.
DAY 7 - Sunday 3nd October
Breakfast from 7.00am-10.30am in Paname Hotel Breakfast Room. Or free breakfast from 7.00am at the Hotel de Ville for the all nighter party goers!
9.30am Group Visits to Marché Richard Lenoir & Marché Beauvau St Antoine to gather food for the grand farewell picnic.
1.00- 5.00 pm Grande Gourmet Farewell Picnic (location tba).
Evening – Local Farewell Bar ”Crawl”.
DAY 8 - Monday 4th October
Breakfast from 7.00am-10.30am in Paname Hotel Breakfast Room.
11.00am Check out of Hotel.
Transfer to Airport or other accommodation.
Tour Information
TOUR COST: AUD$2,990
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: +$700
INCLUDED IN TOUR COST:
- All accommodation (twin share) 7 nights, incl. continental breakfast
- Most local transportation- incl. 20 billets per person for the Paris public transport system
- Paris Map Book
- All meals as detailed in programme- average 2 meals per day
- Includes restaurant & specified special meals with wine
- All Cooking Classes as outlined
- All local guides throughout
- Tour leaders
- All entrance fees in specified sightseeing
- Tips and gratuities
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR COST:
- International & Domestic Airfares ***
- Transport to and from airports
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended) ***
- Personal expenses
Please note that whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the above pricing, currency fluctuations beyond our control can affect final costs. A booking form is to be completed by all participants, followed by a non-refundable deposit of AUD $500 per person at the time of booking.
Booking Deposits due by 16th July 2010. Deposits are used to secure accommodation at the time of booking, and as such are non-refundable.
Final Payment due on 13th August 2010, 45 days before Departure.
All tours are based on a minimum group size of 10 people travelling.
The Cooking Professor will be holding a special information evening on the Cooking Professor’s Paris Gourmet Cooking Adventure at 5pm on Monday 7th June at 111 Glendower St, Perth. (Foundation Day holiday). RSVP essential by return email or at 0411274712 or 92280910. Please ring Peter on 0411 274 712 (or email him at info@thecookingprofessor.com.au) for further information on the trip and to RSVP for the information evening.
*** The Cooking Professor’s Paris Gourmet Cooking Adventure is being organised in conjunction with the Travel Directors (Lic. 9TA 00295). 137 Cambridge Street, Leederville, WA Ph: 9242 4200.
All Tour bookings and payments will be made through the Travel Directors. Airfares & Insurance can also be arranged through the Travel Directors, if required.