ART AND COOKING CLASSES IN FRANCE with Philippe Gion

Why take cooking lessons

when you can have an unforgettable

Culinary Adventure in Provence

with chef Philippe Gion!

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Zone de Texte: More than just recipes and techniques, this adventure introduces you to the best of Provencal way of life - a life based around friends, the kitchen, wonderful food prepared from the freshest local ingredients, good wines and amazing liquors, warm nights and fun. In France you will visit Provencal markets, meet the real people, have an opportunity to discover historical landmarks as well as the places where Van Gogh lived. You will learn the secrets of the Mediterranean-Cretan diet, create a fragrant aioli, that incomparable golden pomade or make a real bouillabaisse or even a paella! You will taste the freshest fish from the Mediterranean sea: broiled or poached in white wine. You will cook a soup "au Pistou" or the fabulous “Chicken with forty garlic cloves” served with the amazing local “Tian rouge” (Red gratin without cheese, cream or potatoes !). By the end of the week you will have learned a whole new way of living and eating. You will go home with your own personalized cookbook with all the recipes you have cooked with Philippe, your own Chef apron and hat, and more... But best of all, you will go home with wonderful memories of a great time in the warm sun of Provence or Côte d'Azur. This six-day five-night English language program includes lodging, hands-on cooking classes led by Philippe as well as guided visits to the Provencal market of Saint-Remy-de-Provence, to historical landmark places such as Saint-Paul-de-Mausole monastery, a trip to Avignon with a lunch in a “Michelin” starred restaurant and more...

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Art and Cooking Classes in France offers week-long cooking vacations in either Luberon in Provence or near Cannes in the Cote d'Azur in the south of France. Both options include lodging in a luxury bed and breakfast and 20 hours of hands-on cooking instruction with chef Phillipe Gion, who teaches the art of the Cretan Mediterranean diet. (…). It uses high quality local olive oils, garlic and fresh seafood. All courses include dinners nightly as well as several "gustations" or tastings of local and high quality wines, fruits and cheeses.

USA TODAY Travel, 2010

10 World Vacations

For Foodies

1. France - Oh, France. Rich history, rich culture, and rich food ! If you needed a good reason to want to go to Provence, then check out Culinary and Art Adventure in Provence with Chef Philippe Gion. Located in the village of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in the Luberon, the school teaches students to cook in the Mediterranean style while enjoying the beauty of the Provence countryside. You’ll have 20 hours of intensive lessons, with local wines to get you through it all...

READER’S DIGEST ca. 2011

Olive Odyssey …

I am organizing a National Geographic expedition exploring the history of the olive tree. We are highlighting some of the traditional French cuisine that uses olive

oil, and we would like to interview and

film chef Philippe Gion. […]

Thank you for creating such a wonderful Provencal experience for us! We will always remember that cooking show and

the fantastic meal fondly, (Sept.2011)

Julie & Colin Angus NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Book & Film to be released on 2013