Cuisine of the Provence ~ A Discovery & Introduction 2007

“The Art of Fine Cuisine & the Arte de Vivre” 

In the company of a Rene Berard, Maitre Cuisinier de France, chef/proprietor Hostellerie Berard in La Cadiere d’Azur, discover the splendors of Provence and the fragrances of the Garrigue - the secrets of a cuisine prepared with local produce from the Provencal markets. The classes are held at the elegant Hostellerie Berard located in the very heart of a medieval Provencal village. His dining room opens out onto the vineyards of Bandol and the whole of Provence will be at your table!

 

The World MBI is pleased to announce its relationship with Hostellerie Berard and the opportunity to offer you cooking classes in France!

 

Rene & Daniele and their staff offer the highest standard of service and ambience comparable to Provence’s best hotels. This beautifully converted 11th century convent offers a heated outdoor pool, sauna fitness room and massage and garage parking. Each of its 40 air-conditioned rooms is equipped with television direct dial phone, fax and computer sockets, mini-bar and hair dryer.

Nearby is an 18-hole golf course, tennis and riding.

 

Cooking classes are held in the state of the art kitchen and in air-conditioned seminar rooms

 

 

Included in Program

v     Arrival on Sunday by car, departing on Friday morning

v     Welcome Dinner Sunday evening

v     5 nights at Hostellerie Berard with a daily buffet breakfast

v     4 days of cooking courses, 10 am - 4 pm with lunch, wine/drinks and all ingredients

v     Excursions

 

Excursions

v     Regional Markets

v     Herbes de Provence: Collecting in the Garrigue

v     Visit & Tasting Session at a Bandol AOC wine-growing estate

v     Meeting with local vintners

v     Arrival of the fishing fleet at Port de Sanary

v     December- Traditional Provencal Christmas and Truffles

 

Not included

v     Transfers to/from Hostellerie Berard

v     Dinner: Mon - Thurs.

v     Single supplement

 

2007 Cooking Course Schedule and price per person

 

Please check desired course date and accommodations

 

Course Date

Single

Double

Additional Person

No Course            

 

___ April  22 – 27

               

___ 1597 €

            

___ 1309 €           

 

___ 784 €

 

___ May 6 - 11

               

___ 1597 €

            

___ 1309 €           

 

___ 784 €

 

___ May 20 -25

               

___ 1597 €

            

___ 1309 €           

 

___ 784 €

 

___ June 3 - 8

               

___ 1692 €

            

___ 1411 €           

 

___ 801 €

 

___ July 1 - 6

               

___ 1692 €

            

___ 1411 €           

 

___ 801 €

 

___ September 16 - 21

               

___ 1597 €

             

___ 1309 €           

 

___ 784 €

 

___ Sept. 30 – Oct. 5

               

___ 1597 €

            

___ 1309 €           

 

___ 784 €

 

___ Oct. 14 - 19

               

___ 1597 €

            

___ 1309 €           

 

___ 784 €

 

___ Nov. 4 - 9

               

___ 1597 €

            

___ 1309 €           

 

___ 784 €

 

___ Nov. 18 - 23

               

___ 1597 €

            

___ 1309 €           

 

___ 784 €

 

___ Dec. 2 - 7

               

___ 2161 €

            

___ 1956 €           

 

___ 1046 €

 

~ Reservations ~

________________________________________________________________

Name

 

______________________________________________________________________

Name

 

______________________________________________________________________

Address

 

______________________________________________________________________

City/State/ZIP

 

Tel ______________________________  Email ______________________________

 

MBI, Inc. will arrange your round-trip airfare through Nice or Marseilles, and reserve your rental car. MBI can also arrange your extended time in France or other European destination, if desired.

 

___ Yes, I/we will require airfare       ___ Yes, I/we will require car rental

___ I/we want MBI to assist with additional travel plans to extend my/our stay.

 

Please send this completed form to The World of MBI. We will contact you upon receipt to make all of the necessary arrangements for your exciting culinary experience!

 

  • Mail to:  MBI, Inc.  P.O. Box 6468. Chicago, IL 60680