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

Suggested Retail Value:  $12,404

Le Cordon Bleu Paris – Enjoy your choice of one of the following Le Cordon Bleu culinary experiences for (2).  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.  Valid one year from date of purchase, subject to availability. Participants must be age 18 or over.

Le Cordon Bleu Discovery Workshops in Cuisine & Pastry - Enjoy a six-hour themed workshop for (2). 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. 

2011 Dates*Themes

January 8, 2011Making Your Own Bread  

January 15Winter Pastry

January 22 Homemade Sauces, the Finishing Touch  

January 29Financiers, Cakes and Pound Cakes

February 5 Freshly Baked Pastries  

February 5 Homemade Sauces, the Finishing Touch

February 12Cooking with Champagne  

February 12Petits Fours  

February 19Winter Pastry

February 26Making Your Own Bread  

February 26The Catch of the Day, Basic Techniques

March 5Freshly Baked Pastries

March 26Terrines, a Traditional French Starter

March 26Savory Cocktail Nibbles

April 2Cooking with Champagne

April 2Freshly Baked Pastries

April 16Financiers, Cakes and Pound Cakes

April 23Mediterranean Flavors Discovery

April 23Freshly Baked Pastries

April 30Homemade Sauces, the Finishing Touch

April 30Making Your Own Bread

May 7Homemade Sauces, the Finishing Touch

May 7Making Your Own Bread

May 14Petits Fours

May 28Cooking with Champagne

May 28Savory Cocktail Nibbles

June 11Freshly Baked Pastries

June 18Petits Fours

June 25Taste of Provence

June 25Summer Pastry

July 9Savory Cocktail Nibbles

July 16Making Your Own Bread  

July 30Freshly Baked Pastries

August 6Summer Pastry

August 13Petits Fours

September 3Taste of Provence

September 10Savory Cocktail Nibbles

September 17Homemade Sauces, the Finishing Touch

September 17Freshly Baked Pastries

September 24Financiers, Cakes and Pound Cakes

October 1Mediterranean Flavors Discovery

October 1Making Your Own Bread

October 8Terrines, a Traditional French Starter

October 15Autumn Pastry, Cakes

October 22Making Your Own Bread

October 22Homemade Sauces, the Finishing Touch

November 5Freshly Baked Pastries

November 19The Chef’s Choice for Thanksgiving, Poultry

November 19Autumn Pastry, Cakes

December 3The Chef’s Choice: Duck

December 10Christmas Chocolates

December 17Christmas Cakes

December 17Freshly Baked Pastries

OR

In Honor of Julia Child - This six-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. Julia Child was one of the first women to introduce the French culinary techniques taught at Le Cordon Bleu to the American public, through TV emissions and many publications. Julia Child received the Légion of Honneur in 2000 and the Médaille Présidentielle de la Liberté in 2003. Due to the success of the book of the author Julie Powell, Julie & Julia is now a major motion picture produced by Nora Ephron, starring Meryl Streep as Julia Child, Amy Adams as Julie Powell and Stanley Tucci as Paul Child. Demonstrations and workshops are translated into English. Courses are translated in English and take place on selected Saturdays from 8:30am-3:30pm. 

2011 Dates*

January 8, 2011

March 5, 2011

May 21, 2011

July 9, 2011

September 24, 2011

October 29, 2011

OR

Le Cordon Bleu Paris Market Tour - Enjoy a two-hour walking tour of a Parisian market followed by a 2 ½ hour demo for (2). 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 a 2 ½ hour demonstration. Courses are translated in English and take place on selected Fridays from 8:30am-3:30pm. 

2011 Dates*

March 11May 13July 22September 30, 2011

March 25May 20August 5October 7, 2011

April 8May 27August 26October 21, 2011

April 15June 3September 2November 4, 2011

April 29June 17September 9November 18, 2011

May 6July 1September 23December 2, 2011

December 16, 2011

*Dates are subject to change.

Hyatt Regency Paris Madeleine - Enjoy a five-night stay at this 4-star property three blocks northwest of the Church of the Madeleine. The hotel is clearly different from the usual run of American chain hotels and even offers a minor Asian flair to its design. Occupying a century-old town house with five floors, it manages to create a distinct atmosphere.  This boutique property was designed with the high-end business and luxury traveler in mind and has got what it takes to be among the city's finest with an excellent location and elegant accommodations. Valid one year from date of purchase, subject to availability.

American Airlines

This package includes round-trip coach class service for (2) from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada to Paris, France, subject to availability. Upgrade pricing is available. Coach class airfare may be upgraded to first class airfare by calling 877-544-8555. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. Flights will not accrue AAdvantage miles. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability.  The following blackout dates apply: 

2011: Jan 1-4; Dec 16-31.  2012:  Jan 1-2; Feb 17-20; Mar 9-12, 16-18, 23-25; Apr 6-9; May 25-28; Jun 29 – Jul 1, Jul 6-8; Nov 16-21, 24-26; Dec 21-24, 28, 2012 – Jan 2, 2013.

Any airport departure taxes, fees or fuel surcharges (if charged) are the responsibility of the purchaser. Ground transportation is not included in this package.

Travel is valid 12 months from date of purchase.  Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.  All packages have a no refund policy.  Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates.