"I especially loved Cassis, our cooking classes and farewell dinner! My daughter chose this tour for me as a birthday gift. It was my first tour ever, and she chose well! I enjoyed it more than I could have ever imagined, and Off the Beaten Path has set the bar quite high for all that follow." Laurette Mercer, Morristown, NJ (Provence Tour)
"Thank you for a wonderful time here in the Loire. It was so lovely meeting you and all of your friends. Angelique is soo funny and Christophe such a nice guy! All the cooking class chefs were great. We loved everything!" Leonard and Gabriela Bebchick, Washington, D.C. (Loire Valley Tour)
"Thanks to our guide for everything, she really made the trip very memorable. I loved seeing the castles and smaller towns of France, meeting the people (both American and French), eating all of the wonderful food, staying at the Chateau des Tertres, and again our guide-she had such interesting information to share. I had always wanted to see the French countryside, but didn't necessarily want to go alone. This was my first tour ever and the bar has been set very high. We never had to worry or think about anything, everything was always taken care of (no worries, exactly what I was looking for). I hope to come back for your Provence Tour!" Ann Johnson, Atlanta, GA (Loire Valley Tour)
"This trip was truly a dream come true-so much fun and lots of interesting people both in our group and everyone we met during the tour. Loved Christophe C.'s style with us and his staff. I liked the way our guide spent time getting to know each of us individually as to our interests and special needs. The way the history and style of each chateau was recounted seemed to build to a climax. And, the ultimate was going to cooking class in a famous French chef's home and having dinner with them. That was very special! I chose this trip two years ago for the culinary experiences, selection of chateaux and the trip length, and finally was able to find a date that wasn't sold out and fit my schedule. Thanks for helping also to get medicine for cold so I could enjoy my trip." Sandy Ellison, Atlanta, GA (Loire Valley Tour)
"This entire Provence Tour was well organized but not too structured. We had plenty of time to do everything we wanted. Loved the cooking classes especially the team class-that was really different from any cooking experience I've had before. What a wonderful way to teach cooking and new techniques. The calanques walk was even more spectacular than I had imagined. And, St. Remy de Provence is such beautiful town, I loved shopping there for all the traditional Provence things we hear about in the US. I loved the small group - everyone was so nice and lots of fun to be with. Excellent trip. If ever you need just 1 more person to fill a last minute trip, please let me know, I'd love to come back on another trip!" Patricia Jacubec, Washington, D.C. (Provence Tour)
"Thanks for a spectacular trip in such a beautiful region! We had great dinner conversations. It was very comfortable traveling around in your minivans. The hospitality of such famous chefs was outstanding. GREAT JOB!! Already been to Bordeaux, but after our wonderful Loire experience with you we need to look at dates to come on one of your Provence Tours next!!" Don Drapeau and Betty Folliard, Minneapolis, MN (Loire Valley Tour)
"I ate too much, BUT it was ALL sooo very good! The cooking classes were intimate, personal and a lot of fun. Our guide's grasp of French history was superb. Loved how this trip was casual, yet "top-drawer"- we were spoiled everyday and loved it!! I love France! Merci !!!" Cathey Mathias, Cape Canaveral, FL (Loire Valley Tour)
"Thank you for orchestrating a fun, memorable and unique experience for all of us. You are providing terrific services and I appreciate the attention you put into designing and implementing the Loire Valley trip. I liked everything about this trip. I always enjoyed visiting historical sites, walking around towns, villages and markets. Having someone else plan and deliver the itinerary made this trip so much more relaxing than a totally independent vacation. And, the cooking classes made the trip a truly superlative and special experience. Thanks for all of your work!" Wendy Breinig, Jacksonville, FL (Loire Valley Tour)
"Loved Damien's "Tour de France" experience with wine and cheese tasting-his way of explaining cheese and wine was entertaining and informative. Plus we really liked the combination of demo and hands-on cooking with Damien and Christophe C. Also, LOVED cooking and having dinner in a French home with Christophe and Angelique. We'll never forget that evening. Thank you for wonderful experiences throughout!!" John and Kathy Carroll, Rehoboth Beach, DE (Loire Valley Tour)
"We had a lot of fun! All the walking and cooking was fabulous! You have so much knowledge of French culture. It is wonderful. I am sending pics in several e-mails." Sisters: Barbara McLean and Patricia Gilbert, Orlando, FL (Provence Tour)
"Had a great time in Damien's cooking class-wine and cheese tasting too! We liked the market experiences, the gardens at Villandry and especially our trip group-everyone was pleasant and enjoyable. Blois, Azay-le-Rideau and Chambord were our personal favorite castles. The history and architecture interpretation of castles and villages by our guide was excellent.We loved the way this trip was designed to experience French history, culture and food. Thanks you for a wonderful time!" Stephen and Michele Bloom, Fort Collins, CO (Loire Valley Tour)
"We really enjoyed the cooking classes and of course all of the wonderful French food! We had a great group to add to the fun of this trip. St. Remy is a beautiful and interesting town, lots of history, art and plenty of things to do. And, of course the walks were very enjoyable. We loved the variety of activities you offered and our guide was fun, knowledgeable and very personable. Thank you for a memorable week in Provence!" Yves and Patricia Dussault, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Provence Tour)
