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Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Item Number
155
Estimated Value
13300 USD
Opening Bid
8000 USD

Item Description

This Item 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
  • Daily breakfast for 2
  • Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from the 48 contiguous U.S. to Paris, France
  • Booking & concierge service (courtesy of Winspire)

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 including produce from the market will be followed by the demonstration. Courses take place on selected Fridays from 8:30am-3:30pm, April through October.

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 days work. Courses take place on selected Saturdays from 8:30am-3:30pm or 12:30pm-6:30pm, January through December.

Choose from the following workshops, subject to availability:

  • Cooking for Friends
  • Financiers, Cakes and Pound Cakes
  • Freshly Baked Pastries
  • Homemade Sauces, the Finishing Touch
  • Making Your Own Bread
  • Winter Terrines

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. Rollaway beds are not available. Maximum occupancy of two per room. Subject to availability and cannot be used during hotel special events. Blackout dates (2016): May 17-19; Jun 9-10, 13-16; Jul 9-10; Sep 13-15, 27-29; Oct 2-5, 16-19.

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 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 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 distance, as well as two metro stations.

Airfare
Enjoy round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to Paris, France, subject to availability.

Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates:Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.

Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.

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.

Item Special Note

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.