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Avignon, Provence
FRANCE
The
name Avignon comes from "Avenio," which means "town of the river." First
record of Avenio is found in Roman texts from the first century BC.
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Now,
through Doorways you can be personally inspired by the best chefs of Provence.
And, like our friends, you can stay in a villa near the
beautiful village of Saint Rémy, featured in many of
Van Gogh's paintings.
Or
you can choose a cozy apartment in the charming small city where the cooking school
is located…or any of a dozen lovely vacation villas less than a half hour away.
The beautiful courtyard
at the Château Saint-Pierre
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Our
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that are 15 to 30 minutes away
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near Avignon, Provence
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Villeneuve lez Avignon, Provence
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Villeneuve lez Avignon, Provence
Villa
Degas
Aix-en-Provence
L'Arc-en-ciel
St-Rémy
Les Nuages
St-Rémy |
The
best chefs in the area
invite you to join them as they lead you through their recipes of Provençal
and French cuisine. |
The
classes are a practical, "hands on" cooking and eating experience set
in a genuine 19th century kitchen.
Cook around an original wood-fired, cast-iron stove and then dine on your fabulous
results in an ambience vraiment Français. 
What
an entertaining way to encounter Provence's lifestyle and people! The exquisite
dishes you prepare are savored at the end of the class with selected fine wines.
It is possible to attend class between 1 and 4 p.m. and morning classes
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., as well as an evening session starting at 6 p.m.
During these evening sessions, participants start at 6 p.m. and prepare a complete
dinner for themselves and friends. These night classes are usually scheduled for
Fridays. The cooking school also offers some pastry classes.
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The
participating
chefs include:
Jean Claude Aubertin Excellent
chef with his own restaurant in Villeureuve les Avignon. Considered as one of
the most talented in the Avignon area, Jean Claude is fluent in English.
Robert Brunel
This
affable young chef runs his own restaurant, one of the best in town. He is also
experienced teaching cooking classes
in the U.S. Jean
Andre Charial
From
l'Oustau de Beaumaniere in Les Baux. Christian
Etienne
Popular, funny, highly-rated personality and his restaurant is
just across the street!
Frederique
Feraud-Esperandieu
Author of the book "When Our Grand Mothers Were Cooking in Provence".
Jean
Jacques Prevot
Tireless explorer of French country traditions, famous
in Cavaillon for his love of melons, his favorite fruit.
....and
from the La Mirande team: Jerome Verriere and Cedric Bremond
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