More Guest Testimonials from Provence!

"Thank you so much for an amazing trip to Provence!  You made this a very special time for Chelsie and me.  We appreciate all that you did to show us such a fabulous time.  We loved the fun group, the wonderful dinners, the walks and all the cultural information.  And, I especially appreciate how special you made me feel on my 60th birthday!!  The Champagne was the perfect touch." Renee Jones, Houston, TX (Provence Tour)

 "Loved everything!!!  Marc's class, all of the wonderful meals, the calanques walk, the village walk, it was all INCREDIBLE!! Our guide and my over all experience was extra amazing! Thanks, it was everything I had hoped for!" Chelsie Jones, Brooklyn, NY (Provence Tour)

"Thank you for a great time in Provence, it was wonderful!  Petanque and dinner with the Chef at her home was especially memorable, as was the calanques hike!  We had great fun!!  Thank you again!" Dr. Don Ristad and Dr. Kent Cassidy, Wayzata, MN (Provence Tour)

"Loved it all!  You did such a great job!  Thank you for a fun week. You do your job very well!" Jerry and Helen Rosenthal, NY, NY (Provence Tour)

"Wonderful dinners and cooking classes! Everyone in the group was so much fun to be with, and our guide was just lovely! We had a great time.  Thank you!" Ruben and Peggy Shapiro, Bloomfield, CT (Provence Tour)

Having Fun in Provence!!

This first full week of June has been amazing!  We've had the pleasure of spending the week with another fun group of travel guests.  We seem to always be blessed with wonderful travelers!  There has been lots of indulgence in gourmet Provencal food, pure enjoyment during cooking classes and magical moments during our walks throughout the trip.  We've also celebrated another birthday and anniversary together!

New Group Arrives for Another Spectacular Week in Provence!

Our first evening together dining at one of Provence's BEST kept secrets!

Back in Provence! Week of Gourmet Delights!!

It's the end of May and we're back in Provence for more fun, gourmet dining, beautiful walks and cooking classes!  We've had a blast this past week...not always cooperative weather for this time of year, but enough sun to enjoy the perks of Provence! Scroll down to read some guest comments we received.

"Thanks for this fabulous vacation in Provence.  From start to finish it has been the best!!  LOved the cooking classes, people and hotel breakfast.Marc's cooking class was an excellent combination of food, beauty and insight into how a family in FRance can live. Dinners were all amazing and the variation and settings were beautiful and delicious! The market and time in St. Remy was a favorite, and the calanques walk was awesome and thrilling.  We had a special trip will never forget Provence and our Ameri-French guide.  Thank you again for an awesome vacation!"  Until next time... Julia Sanders and mother Lois Parry, Philadelphia, PA (Provence Tour)

"Loved Marc's cooking class, dinner at the second chef's home, the calanques and Cassis village and especially the last dinner at the hide-a-way bistrot!  Our guide's knowledge, optimism, enthusiasm for Provence was an inspiration.  Thanks for a great week!" Paul and Helen McFadzien, Auckland, New Zealand (Provence Tour)

"Our guide was wonderful, helpful and friendly.  Thank you for helping me get a haircut!  The first twi days, especially the dinners, were my favorites of the trip.  Please contact me when your women's tours are posted. I would love to join one of them!"  Arla Cohen, Long Branch, NJ

Guest Testimonials from the Loire Valley!!

"Just a short note to thank you for the wonderful tour this week in the Loire Valley.  The variety of our activities and the fun involved, including the friendly and charming people we met, along with the warmth, ease and engaging personality of our guide, all have made this a trip I'll remember for a very long time!  I'll certainly be looking at taking another tour with you in the future.  Thank you again!"  Debbie Versace, Adelaide, Australia (Loire Valley Tour)

"I'm thrilled that I went hot air ballooning - what a great experience!  I loved seeing the chateaux - just what I expected.  And, all the Chefs were delightful!  I had a great time in Provence last year, and since I wanted to see the Loire Valley, I decided to take another trip with your company.  I had a fabulous time again and enjoyed meeting everyone in the group. Thank you"  Margie Krumholz, Washington D.C.  (Loire Valley Tour)

"I had a taste of every piece of heaven that I wanted and expected in the Loire Valley!  Loved it all!  Great variety, great fun!! Can't wait for the next adventure with you!!" Natalie Spiro, San Diego, CA  (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you for a great time this week.  It was wonderful meeting everyone in the group.  Loved our guide, the cooking classes, Chenonceau castle, the day in Blois and of course the hot air ballooning!  I had never been on an organized tour before this one, and didn't know what to expect.  I had such a fun time, thank you!!  Looking forward to the next adventure with you!" Maria (Tessa) Meiser, Chicago, IL  (Loire Valley Tour)

"Kudos!!  Our guide's devotion to orchestrating our tour events to maximize our enjoyment was much appreciated!  She was professional, yet had a personal demeanor that the entire group enjoyed. And, her knowledge was phenomenal!  Our dinners were out of this world, the wine and cheese tasting was excellent, selection of castles was fascinating, the hotel staff was wonderful. You really delivered!!  Thank you!" Bill and Robyn Roberson, Sandy, UT  (Loire Valley Tour)

"5 out of 5 all the way!!  Loved Rich's birthday surprise, so thoughtful of you!  We loved our guide's personal touch and her knowledge of French history.  She was SUPER!! The hot air ballooning was one of many memorable highlights of this trip.  Loved the chateau accommodations - Christine and Bernard and staff were the best!  We had a great time!!  Every experience was so different and felt so authentically French." Rich and Nancy Strickler, Jacksonville, FL  (Loire Valley Tour)

Fun shots from the Loire Valley!!

Had a fabulous time with our group this past week in the Loire Valley.  Our two gentlemen, both retired US Navy fighter pilots, entertained us with their worldly stories between our castle tours, market visits and cooking classes.  We enjoyed fabulous cuisine throughout the trip, indulged in a wine and cheese tasting and of course no one will forget our hot air ballooning excursion with the fabulous Nicolas!! 

Photos above : Friend and World famous Master Chef, Christophe prepares to reveal his award winning "tarte tatin"! And we left no crumbs behind!!

Hot Air Ballooning was Amazing : Viewed at least 8 Castles!

We love cheese and Rich really loves French wine!!

Friend and Michelin-star Chef, Damien (below) takes us on a tour of France through a comprehensive cheese and wine tasting that is out of this world, YUM!!

 Friend and Michelin-star Chef, Christophe (below) really knows how to 

let his hair down during cooking class!

As usual, we had such a great time during each of the cooking classes during the week!

Having fun at the Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley, France

It's been a fun and entertaining week in the Loire Valley.  Beautiful blue skies and warm weather have been the constant each day.  We've explored some wonderful castles learning fun facts and dish about the Kings and their courts.  And, in the evenings we've been having a blast at cooking classes and dining with local friends, some of the most prominent Chefs of France!!

Here below is a fun photo we took yesterday at Chambord Castle...stay tuned there will be more photos of this fabulous trip to follow.