Greetings!
We are proud to announce our partnership with San Francisco personal chef, Tom Herndon. As a loyal France Cruises group organizer, Tom has orchestrated several successful trips in the past, and has recently ventured into designing his own tailor-made barge vacations with us; his passion for the culinary arts has led him to create his Mindful Culinary Adventure.
Relying on our flexible travel arrangements and extensive professional contacts, Chef Tom has been able to successfully develop this amazing culinary cruise. On April 22 of this year, he will embark yet again on the 2nd annual Mindful Culinary Adventure, and we both invite you to join.
We are proud of Chef Tom's past achievements with us, and look forward to hearing, once more, all the positive feedback from guests participating in this exclusive signature vacation.
Let the adventure begin...
Sincerely,
Jean-Francois Dabrowski
France Cruises
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Mindful Culinary Adventure
this journey promises an immersion-style experience of Southern French cuisine 
This journey teaches you not only how to savor delectable gourmet cuisine, but how to prepare it. Additionally, you will engage in guided meditations on board the cruise to promote relaxation and to further awaken your senses to the presence of your vacation experience.
From Paris, you'll be transported via high-speed TGV train to the beautiful town of Carcassonne where you'll enjoy two nights in the charming Le Donjon Hotel. Before transferring to Barge Emma and Barge Caroline, the vessels that will carry you up the tree-lined Canal du Midi, you will taste the exquisite wines of the Languedoc region, and enjoy the regional specialty, cassoulet.
 After two nights in Carcassonne, you'll be transferred to your barge for embarkation. As you make your way along the Canal du Midi, numerous adventures await. You'll visit a local winery and an olive oil plant, tour villages and a Fleur de Sel factory, enjoy leisurely bicycle rides, and discover Les Halles in Narbonne. |
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5-Night Optional Paris Extension!
Your culinary vacation doesn't have to end in Beziers...
After disembarking from your cruise, you have the option to continue on to France's beloved city. You'll be transferred to Paris where you'll round out your stay with 5 nights at the Hotel St. Paul on the thriving Left Bank. The time is yours to explore the City of Lights at leisure, but your extension also includes a boat tour of the Seine and a lovely farewell reception at a charming Parisian bistro. As an optional bonus, guests will even receive culinary instruction at the world-famous Le Cordon Bleu!
Price: $995 per person |
For More Information, Contact
France Cruises
1-866-498-3920
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For more on Chef Tom, see the full listing of his vacation in our Theme Cruises. |
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$4,995
per person
The cost of your two-week adventure includes:
Round trip 1st class TGV train pass from Paris
2 nights at Hotel Le Donjon in Carcassonne with daily breakfast
Languedoc wine tasting & guided city tour of Carcassonne
Welcome Dinner in the citadel of Carcassonne
6 nights aboard barges Caroline & Emma
All meals & beverages on board plus open bar
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Book today!
Space is limited to 12 guests only
One-time sailing:
April 22, 2010 |
France Cruises
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