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Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Item Number
28
Estimated Value
13304 USD
Sold
6400 USD to leesmith2
Number of Bids
1  -  Bid History

Item Description

Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Hands-On Culinary Workshop, Renaissance Paris 5-Night Stay 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 either the Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero or the Renaissance Paris Arc De Triomphe Hotel
  • Winspire booking & concierge service
  • Daily breakfast for 2
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from the 48 contiguous U.S. to Paris, France

 

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.

 

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.


 


2014                 Themes

Jan. 4               Making Your Own Bread

Jan. 11             Sweet Choux Pastry Treats

Jan. 11             Cooking For Friends    

Jan. 18             Homemade Sauces, Finishing Touch

Jan. 25             Financiers, Cakes & Pound Cakes

Jan. 25             Cooking For Friends

Feb. 1               Freshly Baked Pastries

Feb. 8               Petits Fours

Feb. 15             Cooking For Friends

Feb. 15             Making Your Own Bread

March 1            Homemade Sauces, Finishing Touch

March 1            Financiers, Cakes & Pound Cakes

March 8            Making Your Own Bread

April 4              Paris Market Tour

April 5              Terrines, Traditional French Starter

April 11             Paris Market Tour

April 12             Cooking For Friends

April 18             Paris Market Tour

April 19             Easter Chocolates

April 19             Taste of Provence

April 25             Paris Market Tour

April 26             Making Your Own Bread

May 2               Paris Market Tour

May 3               Homemade Sauces, Finishing Touch

May 9               Paris Market Tour

May 10             Cooking For Friends

May 16             Paris Market Tour

May 17             Financiers, Cakes & Pound Cakes

May 23             Paris Market Tour

2014 (cont.)     Themes

June 6              Paris Market Tour        

June 20                        Paris Market Tour        

June 28                        Taste of Provence       

June 28                        Sweet Choux Pastry Treats      

July 4               Paris Market Tour

July 5               Cooking for Friends

July 11             Paris Market Tour

July 12             Freshly Baked Pastries

July 25             Paris Market Tour

July 26             Cooking For Friends

July 26             Savory Cocktail Nibbles

Aug. 2              Taste of Provence

Aug. 9              Petits Fours

Aug. 16            Cooking For Friends

Sept. 5             Paris Market Tour

Sept. 6             Cooking For Friends

Sept. 6             Savory Cocktail Nibbles

Sept. 13            Homemade Sauces, Finishing Touch

Sept. 13            Freshly Baked Pastries

Sept. 19            Paris Market Tour

Sept. 26            Paris Market Tour

Sept. 27            Terrines, Traditional French Starter

Oct. 3               Paris Market Tour

Oct. 4               Making Your Own Bread

Oct. 11             Sweet Choux Pastry Treats

Oct. 11             Cooking For Friends

Oct. 24             Paris Market Tour        

Oct. 25             Cooking for Friends

Oct. 25             Making Your Own Bread

2014 (cont.)     Themes

Nov. 15            Freshly Baked Pastries

Nov. 22            Terrines, Traditional French Starter

Nov. 22            Sweet Choux Pastry Treats

Nov. 29            Cooking For Friends

 

2014 (cont.)     Themes

Dec. 6              Petits Fours

Dec. 13            Cooking For Friends

Dec. 13            Christmas Chocolates

Dec. 20             Christmas Cakes

Dec. 20             Freshly Baked Pastries

 

 

NOTE: Dates are subject to change without notice. 

 

Renaissance® Hotels Paris

Enjoy a 5-night stay in a standard* guest room, including daily breakfast for two, at either of these Renaissance hotels in Paris.  *Standard guest room styles vary by property. Subject to availability and cannot be used during hotel special events. Rollaway beds are not available. Maximum occupancy of two per room.  Blackout dates (2014): May 19-22; June 10-13, 16-19; September 17-19; October 1-2, 20-23.

 

Renaissance® Paris Hotel Le Parc Trocadero - Enjoy a standard guest room (one king, one queen, or one twin bed) at this 5-star hotel in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods of Paris: near the ChampsâA?A?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 Hotel Arc de Triomphe - Enjoy a standard guest room (one king, or one queen bed) at this 5-star downtown Paris hotel.  Stroll to the famous landmark, Arc de Triomphe at Place de l'Étoile, at the top of the Champs-Élysées. A symbol of the French nation, it links old and new Paris, standing on the highest point of the line running from the Louvre to the Grande Arche de la Défense. The Louvre and Eiffel Tower are within walking, as well as two metro stations.

 

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:

 

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. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser.

 

Winspire Booking & Concierge Service

Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.

 

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.

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