Le Cordon Bleu Paris 5-Night Adventure with Airfare for 2

Suggested Retail Value:  Up to $13,304

This Experience Includes:

• Your choice of one culinary experience for 2 at Le Cordon Bleu Paris

• 5-night stay in a standard guest room at the Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero

• Daily breakfast for 2

• Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from the 48 contiguous U.S. to Paris, France

• Complimentary booking

Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Enjoy your choice of one of the following Le Cordon Bleu culinary experiences for two, subject to availability.  Founded in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has acquired an international reputation built on excellence in culinary and hospitality education. In addition to culinary and management programs, Le Cordon Bleu has expanded its activities to include a range of short courses for those with a passion for the culinary arts.  Participants must be age 18 or over.

Le Cordon Bleu Paris Market Tour – This is a 2-hour walking tour of a Parisian market followed by a 2.5-hour demo. Discover the secrets of selecting quality produce and making the most of fresh seasonal ingredients as a Le Cordon Bleu Chef guides you around one of Paris’s 80 markets. A light buffet lunch at the school including produce from the market will be followed by the demonstration. Courses are translated in English and take place on selected Fridays from 8:30am-3:30pm.

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Le Cordon Bleu Discovery Workshops in Cuisine & Pastry – This is a 6-hour themed workshop. Workshops take place in the practical classrooms, and give you as much exposure as possible to the working environment of a kitchen. This hands-on experience allows the more knowledgeable gourmet enthusiast the opportunity to innovate. All necessary ingredients and equipment are provided and you are free to take home your day’s work. Courses are translated in English and take place on selected Saturdays from 8:30am-3:30pm.

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In Honor of Julia Child - This 6-hour demonstration and workshop features techniques that Julia Child used during her time at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and in Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Julia Child became an American celebrity chef after graduating from Le Cordon Bleu Paris in 1951 and was one of the first women to introduce the French culinary techniques taught at Le Cordon Bleu to the American public. Demonstrations and workshops are translated into English. Courses are translated in English and take place on selected Saturdays from 8:30am-3:30pm.

2013 Dates  Themes

March 30  Easter Chocolates

April 5   Paris Market Tour

April 6   Terrines, a Traditional French Starter

April 12   Paris Market Tour

April 13   Cooking for Friends

April 19   Paris Market Tour

April 20   Mediterranean Flavors Discovery

April 26   Paris Market Tour

April 27   Making Your Own Bread

May 3   Paris Market Tour

May 4   Homemade Sauces, the Finishing Touch

May 10   Paris Market Tour

May 11   Cooking for Friends

May 17   Paris Market Tour

May 18   Financiers, Cakes and Pound Cakes

May 24   Paris Market Tour

May 31   Paris Market Tour

June 1   In Honor of Julia Child

June 7   Paris Market Tour

June 13   Traditional Breadbaking

June 21   Paris Market Tour

June 29   Tastes of Provence

June 29   Summer Pastry

July 5   Paris Market Tour

July 6   Cooking for Friends

July 12   Paris Market Tour

July 13   Freshly Baked Pastries

July 20   French Regional Cuisine Discovery

July 26   Paris Market Tour

July 27   In Honor of Julia Child

July 27   Savory Cocktail Nibbles

August 3  Mediterranean Flavors Discovery

August 10  Petits Four

August 17  Cooking for Friends

September 6  Paris Market Tour

September 7  Cooking for Friends

September 7  Savory Cocktail Nibbles

September 14  Homemade Sauces, the Finishing Touch

September 14  Freshly Baked Pastries

September 20  Paris Market Tour

September 27  Paris Market Tour

September 28  Terrines, a Traditional French Starter

October 4  Paris Market Tour

October 5  Making Your Own Bread

October 5  Cuisines of the World

October 12  Cooking for Friends

October 12  Autumn Pastry, Cakes

October 25  Paris Market Tour

October 26  In Honor of Julia Child

October 26  Making Your Own Bread

November 2  Cooking for Friends

November 2  Freshly Baked Pastries

November 16  Freshly Baked Pastries

November 23  Terrines, a Traditional French Starter

November 23  Autumn Pastry, Cakes

November 30  Cooking for Friends

December 7  Petits Fours

December 14  Christmas Chocolates

December 14  Cooking for Friends

December 21  Christmas Cakes

December 21  Freshly Baked Pastries

NOTE: Dates are subject to change without notice. 

Renaissance Paris Hotel Le Parc Trocadero

Enjoy a 5-night stay in a standard guest room (one king, one queen, or one twin bed) including daily breakfast for two. Let this 5-star hotel be your peaceful haven in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods of Paris: near the Champsa??Elysées, the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Congress Center. This hotel reflects pure elegance and refinement while maintaining the atmosphere of old Paris. Set in a quiet urban hideaway tucked into a leafy neighborhood of quaint shops and cafés, however once inside, the modern charm and sophistication are unmistakable. Just outside lies a brilliant garden courtyard - a lush dining and relaxation spot belying this city center location. Subject to availability and cannot be used during hotel special events. Rollaway beds are not available. Maximum occupancy of two per room.

American Airlines

This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to Paris, France, subject to availability. A Saturday night stay is required. Flights will not accrue AAdvantage miles. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The following blackout dates apply:

2013: Dec 20-23, 27-31.

2014: Jan 1-2; Mar 21-23; Mar 28-Apr 1; May 23-26; Dec 19-22, 26-31.

Airfare will expire one year from the date of purchase. Any airport departure taxes, fees or fuel surcharges (if charged) are the responsibility of the purchaser.