Come explore the Food & Wine of Southern France with us!

Join Bon Voyage Boutique Travel and Chef Jeff as we eat our way through France! This amazing trip takes you to Paris, Lyon, and Aix-en-Provence. On this culinary adventure you will enjoy hands on cooking classes, wine tastings, and enjoy incredible tours of the cities and countryside. You will bake pastries in Paris, enjoy a visit to the local market in Lyon, and see the lavender fields of Provence!
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The dates are June 16-26 2022
Trip cost is $3280.00 per person (double occupancy)
Flights from Chicago $1350.00 per person economy

Call us today at 920-725-2880 for more details, or to reserve your spot before it's sold out!​

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Take a look at our amazing itinerary below!

CHEF JEFF’S CULINARY GROUP 
June 16 – 26, 2022 | FOOD & WINE OF SOUTHERN FRANCE 

DAY 1 : JUNE 16 : DEPART UNITED STATES
 
DAY 2 : JUNE 17 : ARRIVAL PARIS 
Arrival at the airport of Paris. 
Pick-up by your driver and depart for a panoramic city tour of Paris to discover of all the main sights and attractions on the left and right banks of Paris: Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme, Notre Dame Cathedral, Place de la Bastille, the Louvre Museum, Madeleine Church, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Trocadéro, Eiffel Tower & Invalides. Stops can be organized along the way according to the client's desires. 
Settle in a 4-star LITTRE Hotel  
Welcome dinner in a restaurant walking distance from your hotel. 
Overnight at your hotel.  
 
DAY 3 : JUNE 18 : WALKING TOUR & PASTRY CLASS 
Breakfast at your hotel. 
This morning enjoy a guided tour in the Montmartre neighborhood, famous for its bohemian way of life which still exists today. Visit the small streets off the beaten track in this mythical part of Paris with a 3 hour guided tour. This afternoon you will enjoy a cooking class course focused just on desserts! Try your skills at the creation of the famous Macaron, éclairs or Chouquettes (please select between “Macaron” and “éclairs and chouquettes”). 
Dinner at leisure & Overnight at your hotel. 
 
DAY 4 : JUNE 19 : ARRIVAL IN LYON 
Breakfast at your hotel. Pick up by a private coach at your hotel and transfer to the train station. 
Departure to Lyon by TGV train (train TBD).  
Arrive in Lyon, welcomed by your driver & your guide. You will enjoy a 2 hour panoramic city tour and discover the emblematic places of Lyon.  
Settle in your 4-star hotel Charlemagne. 
Afternoon at leisure 
Welcome Dinner & Overnight at your hotel. 
 
 
DAY 5 : JUNE 20 : BEAUJOLAIS  
Breakfast at your hotel. 
Meet at your hotel with your guide and your driver. Depart for a full day tour in the Beaujolais. During this escorted tour you will enjoy the richness of its terroir with many traditions and wines, its beautiful landscapes and fascinating geology with its «Golden stones». The tour takes you through several picturesque villages, including the medieval village of Oingt, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France".  Guided visit and wine tasting at Chateau de Corcelles. Historical visit to discover this ancient fortress, built during the 15th century. This visit is an exploration of the terroirs of the Beaujolais region, throughout the tasting of four appellations: Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages, the Brouilly and Morgon. In the afternoon, visit of the village of Pérouges. Located at 36km from Lyon, discover during one hour this old village of weavers, which managed to keep its authenticity, its double ramparts, its old houses from the XVe-XVIe centuries, and a lot more. It is considered one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, located at the top of a hill overlooking the Rhône plain. 
Transfer back to Lyon for an estimate arrival at 6pm at the hotel. 
Dinner at leisure & Overnight at your hotel in Lyon 
 
DAY 6 : JUNE 21 : FOOD TOUR & COOKING CLASS 
Meet with you guide at In Cuisine workshop at Place Bellecour . Today you will discover the capital of gastronomy throughout its market and local craftsmen. You will start your day by a walk to a small food tour in a local market, during which the locals will show you their products and will tell you how to taste each one of them. Your chef will help you to choose the seasonal vegetables and fruits that you will use during your cooking class.  Then lunch and early afternoon at leisure. Later this afternoon you will go back to In Cuisine start your cooking class using the ingredients you've bought this morning at the local market. At the end of your class you will eat the fruit of your labor for Dinner. 
Overnight at your hotel  
 
DAY 7 : JUNE 22 : VALLEE DU RHONE & TRUFFLE FARM 
Breakfast at your hotel. 
Pick up at your hotel by your driver & your guide and depart for a wonderful journey in the Côte du Rhône world. The northern part of the Rhône Valley is famous for its exceptional wines. Several of them are classed among the finest in France. During this intimate tour you will have the opportunity to meet up and to share a few words about le terroir with an authentic winemaker. You will taste the best wine of the region and see beautiful vine landscapes!  
Your tour starts with a visit to a truffle farm where you will learn everything about the truffle. With passion, the rabassier -the person who finds the truffles- will explain the secrets of culture and the hazards of the harvest. You will watch a movie about the truffles and then you will be able to taste some products with truffle, such as a toast with truffled butter. 
Around 2.00 pm visit of the Maison Chapoutier, a winegrower in Tain-l'Hermitage and producer of the finest Rhône Valley appellations. Michel Chapoutier claims to be a chineur. He creates terroirs where no one would dare to, where no one would bet a cent. You will enjoy a 1 hour visit to discover the estate, and enjoy 3 different estate wine. 
Then continue your day with a transfer to visit and enjoy a wine tasting session in The Domaine Degache Frères. 
This family estate has existed for 3 generations now : grandfather, father and son. The Domaine Degache Frères is 4 hectares of vineyards with 4 ranges of wines: AOC Côte Rôtie, AOC condrieu, IGP Syrah and IGP Marsanne. During the tasting, you will appreciate the considerable aromatic richness of these great wines. 
Transfer back to Lyon estimated around 7.00 pm 
Dinner at leisure & Overnight at your hotel. 
 
DAY 8 : JUNE 23 : MARSEILLE & AIX EN PROVENCE 
Breakfast at your hotel and Check Out. 
Pick up at your hotel by a private coach and transfer to Lyon train station. Departure to Marseille by TGV train (times TBD). Arrival and welcome by your driver & your guide. You will enjoy a 3 hours  panoramic city tour of 2nd largest city in France Marseille, you will enjoy the charm and authenticity of this city. Marseille, with its 26 centuries of history, is a city full of art and culture. At around 4.30pm visit of the Château Virant. The Chateau Virant is a wine and olive estate located in the heart of the provencal countryside. Dominated by the rock that gives it its name, it stretches over 193 hectares of vineyards and 42 hectares of olive groves and benefits from the protected Aix en Provence appellation. You will visit the cellar, which dates back to 1632, the oil mill, the vine and olive museum with its sensorial path. At the end, you will taste 6 wines, 4 olive oils, and cooked wine jelly. Transfer to Aix en Provence around 6.40pm 
Accomodation at 4-star Hotel Aquabella in the city center of Aix en Provence 
Welcome dinner & Overnight at your hotel.  
 
DAY 9 : JUNE 24 : FULL DAY TOUR PROVENCE 
Breakfast at your hotel. 
Meet your driver and your guide in the hotel and get ready for your full day in Provence. This morning your driver will take you to the symbol of Provence: the purple lavender fields. Visit the distillery of Angelvin to learn about the culture and distillation of this famous flower. In the late morning, you will go for a scenic drive to the picturesque villages of the region. To start with the perched village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, a typical village famous for its earthenware workshops; and Sainte Croix du Verdon, settled by the Sainte Croix lake. 
Transfer back to your hotel. 
Dinner at leisure & Overnight at your hotel.  
 
DAY 10 : JUNE 25 : HALF DAY TOUR AIX EN PROVENCE 
Breakfast at your hotel. 
Meet with your guide at your hotel and follow him for a 2 hour guided walking tour of its historic center and walk along the famous Cours Mirabeau which is lined with many trees, fine houses and fountains to walk around. Aix has sumptuous 17th and 18th century architecture, mansions, ornate fountains springing everywhere, lively streets and lovely squares. 
 Late afternoon, at 5.30pm, walk to the Culinary Workshop at Culinarion, which is 250m away from your hotel , with a great Chef who will give you the secrets of French food. This atelier is closer from your hotel and for 2 hours, you will cook a starter, main and dessert in a friendly and festive atmosphere, supervised by the Chef. At the end of the preparation, you will taste your cuisine with the Chef, in a “just like at home” vibe where everybody participates to the service, and in a good atmosphere. 
 
You can choose between two menus: 
- On the “Traditional Menu”: Gourmet hummus with stuffed peppers; 
anglerfish “à la provençale”, mediterranean vegetables and saffron; 
crumble pear/chocolate and seasonal clafoutis. 
 
- Or the “Just Like at Home Menu”: Tapenade (blended olives) and 
Anchoïade (blended anchovies); traditional Grand Aïoli (a traditional 
festive dish with garlic sauce); Clafoutis with seasonal fruits. 
 Transfer back to your hotel & Overnight at your hotel. 
 
DAY 11 : JUNE 26 : DEPARTURE 
Breakfast at your hotel & Check out. 
Pick up by a private coach at your hotel and transfer to the airport of Marseille. 
 
 
 Trip cost 
Land cost - $3280.00 per person (based on double room) 
Airfare from Chicago is an additional $1350.00 per person (economy) 
If you pay by credit card there will be an additional 3.5% credit card fee. 
$1090.00 Single Supplement 
 
Airfare Schedule 
JUNE 17 – 27, 2021 
Lufthansa Airlines 
LH 431 17JUN ORD FRA 400P 720A 18JUN 
LH1030 18JUN FRA CDG 920A 1035A 
 
LH1087 27JUN MRS FRA 1135A 110P 
LH 432 27JUN FRA ORD 515P 730P 
Flights subject to change 
 
 
LAND PRICE INCLUDES: 
 
ACCOMODATION 
2 nights accommodation B&B and welcome dinner in 4-star Hotel Littre Paris 
4 nights accommodation B&B and welcome dinner in 4-star Hotel Charlemagne Lyon 
3 nights accommodation B&B and welcome dinner in 4-star Hotel Aquabella  
 
TRANSPORT 
Transfers & transport with a private coach according to the above itinerary. 
GUIDING SERVICES with qualified English speaking guide 
The services of a qualified English speaking guide: 
Day 1: Airport assistance & Paris panoramic tour – 4 hrs 
Day 2: Paris walking tour – 3 hrs 
Day 3: Lyon panoramic tour – 2 hrs 
Day 6: Full Day – 9 hours 
Day 7: Marseille panoramic tour – 2 hrs 
Day 8: Full Day – 9 hrs 
Day 9: Aix-en-Provence walking tour – 2 hrs 
Train from Paris to Lyon and Lyon to Marseille in 2nd class (TBD, prices might change) 
 
ACTIVITIES & VISITS according to the above program 
Pastry class in Paris (we don’t have to divide the group for this class as for the baking class) 
Lyon food & market tour + Cooking class with dinner in Lyon 
Visit and wine tasting at Chateau de Corcelles 
Visit and wine tasting at Maison Chapoutier 
Visit of a truffle farm 
Visit and wines tasting at the Domaine Degache Frères 
Visit & wine tasting in a wine and olive grove estate near Aix en Provence 
Cooking class & wine pairing workshop with gourmet dinner at Villa des Chefs in Aix-en- 
 
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICES 
Any meals not listed above, optional experiences, tips or personal expenses, luggage handling. 
Accommodation taxes 
Insurance 
Tips (suggested $80.00 per person)
Estimated $100 per person bus transfer from Appleton to Chicago and return 
 
Deposit Schedule  
$1055 per person deposit for the land due by January 2nd.  
$150 per person deposit for the airfare due by January 2nd.  
 
Deposit payable by check. If you pay by credit card there will be an additional 3.5% credit card fee added onto your trip payment.  
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 Final payment due March 1st, 2021 

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