Travel / Destinations

Item Description

This Experience Includes:

• Your choice of (1) culinary experience for (2) at Le Cordon Bleu Paris
• 5-night stay in a standard guest room at either the Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero or the Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe
• Daily breakfast for (2)
• Round-trip coach class airfare for (2) from the contiguous U.S. and Canada to Paris, France
• The purchase of this experience includes a complimentary booking service

Le Cordon Bleu Paris
Enjoy your choice of one of the following Le Cordon Bleu culinary experiences for (2), 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 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 days work. Courses take place on selected Saturdays from 8:30am-3:30pm.

2011 Dates* & Themes

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 became 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
March 5
May 21
July 9
September 24
October 29

OR

Le Cordon Bleu Paris Market Tour - Enjoy a two-hour walking tour of a Parisian market followed by a two-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 including produce from the market will be followed by a 2-hour demonstration. Courses take place on selected Fridays from 8:30am-3:30pm.

2011 Dates*

*Dates are subject to change. 2012 dates will be similar.

Renaissance® Hotels Paris
Enjoy a five-night stay in a standard guest room including daily breakfast for (2) at one of these 5-star Renaissance properties in Paris. Subject to availability and cannot be used during hotel special events.

Renaissance Paris Hotel Le Parc Trocadero – Let this 5-star hotel be your peaceful haven in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods of Paris: near the Champs-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.

Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe - Awarded the prestigious 5-star classification, the Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe opened in May 2009 and is located few steps away from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées Avenue. This upscale hotel’s guest rooms are tastefully decorated, with the latest in-room technology. Enjoy dining at the Makassar Lounge Restaurant, serving contemporary French & Indonesian cuisine.

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. 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:

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, Dec 28, 2012-Jan 2, 2013.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.