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Independant Culinary Journeys

Our Independent Culinary Journeys cater to the seasoned traveler seeking to cut through the overload of destination information and jump directly into the joy of exploring a new country worry-free. Throughout the years, we have forged remarkable connections and friendship in France, which have been key in crafting unparalleled experiences. Benefit from our extensive research and our acquired local expertise as you meet our friends and partners in Paris and Bordeaux. They will personally guide you to our favorite spots, sharing insights into the art of Bordeaux winemaking and the rich culinary traditions of France.

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Our Independent Culinary Journeys have no fixed dates. You will have the leisure to travel according to your personal availabilities and share the experience with your own favourite people!

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Inclusions

Our Independent Paris and Bordeaux Culinary Journey exceptional offer includes the following:

 

 

Paris

  • 5 nights accommodation in a 3 or 4* hotel ideally located to explore Paris

  • Paris Vintage Car Tour with your own private gentleman driver guide

  • Sunset Cruise on the Seine

  • French Macaron Cooking Class

  • Champagne Tasting in a wine cave dedicated exclusively to Champagne

  • An entire day at leisure to explore something meaningful to you

Bordeaux

  • 6 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel in the historical center of Bordeaux

  • Bordeaux Wine Masterclass tasting

  • Private Guided Tour of St-Emilion with our friend Emmanuel, your personal professional guide.

  • Bordeaux Wine Blending Workshop with our friend Coraline owner & co-winemaker at a Grand Cru St-Emilion

  • An excursion in Margaux vineyards

  • A private excursion to Archachon/ Cap Ferret with Emmanuel to visit our favourite Oyster hatchery and feast on oysters and seafood

  • A Caviar Tasting & Champagne tasting in a local caviar boutique

  • An entire day at leisure to explore something meaningful to you

     

  • High Speed Train tickets between Paris and Bordeaux

  • Private Transfers from airports and train stations

  • Comprehensive Epicureans Paris & Bordeaux cities guides

    • with detailed informations about local transport systems to make you comfortable using them, should you choose to.

    • with restaurant recommendations

    • with activities recommendations for your leisure time

Accomodation

Epicureans Co. embodies a “slow travel” philosophy. We prefer to anchor ourselves in one location to fully immerse ourselves into local culture - to live and experience it, rather than just see it. The focus of this trip is to discover Bordeaux wine region. You will experience wineries in two of the most iconic Bordeaux Appellations: left bank Margaux and right bank St-Emilion. To compleate this journey, we included a few days in Paris, as it is a primary landing point in France and has so much to offer! Whether you have already seen it or not, it deserves a few days explorations before to dive deeper into South of France Culture in Bordeaux area.

 

In both Paris and Bordeaux we have selected comfortable hotels in the perfect neighbourhoods to make the most of your trip. They are located in quiet areas but close to the action and with easy access to all the activities we are offering. You will be given the choice between a few hotels we carefully selected and inspected to choose the one that meets your own requirements. Below are some pictures of 4* and 3* hotels in Paris as well as a 4* Hotel in Bordeaux we have selected.

$6,000-$8,000

CAD Per person based on double occupancy

*Cost of your Culinary Journey will be dictated by the cost of accommodation on your chosen dates of travel

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  • What types of culinary adventures does Epicureans Co. offer?
    Epicureans Co. offers a variety of culinary adventures, including private chef services, cooking classes or demos, gourmet food tours, workshops, farm and winery visits, wine tastings, day cruises, and cultural immersions. Each experience is curated to make your week traveling with us unique and unforgettable, all in the comfort of a luxury villa or quaint castle. We emphasize fresh, locally sourced ingredients and authentic experiences.
  • How can I book a culinary adventure with Epicureans Co.?
    Booking a culinary adventure with Epicureans Co. is easy! Simply visit our website and navigate to the 'Book Online' section. Choose your desired destination, fill out the booking form, or contact us directly via email at info@epicureans.ca or phone 403-431-0015. We recommend booking early to secure your desired dates as spots can fill up quickly.
  • Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
    Yes! We take dietary restrictions seriously and can accommodate various needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose free and more. Please inform us of any specific requirements when booking.
  • What should I expect during a culinary adventure with Epicureans Co.?
    During a culinary adventure with Epicureans Co., you can expect an engaging and interactive experience. Learn from local chefs, farmers, and artists, discover hidden gems, enjoy long table dinners, meet new friends, and create unforgettable memories.
  • How far in advance should I book my culinary adventure with Epicureans Co.?
    The earlier, the better, as spots can get booked out quickly. We recommend booking your culinary adventure with Epicureans Co. as soon as possible to secure your desired dates.
  • How do I provide feedback after my culinary adventure with Epicureans Co.?
    We value your feedback! After your experience with Epicureans Co., you'll receive a follow-up email with a link to submit your thoughts. Your insights help us improve and provide the best possible service.
  • Who are your Culinary Adventures for?
    Our clients range from 35 - 90 years old but our average participants are pre-retirees to recently retiree professionals.To us, it is not about age but about enjoying a good time in great company. Our fellow travellers tends to be respectful, open minded and fun loving with a keen interest for learning and experiencing new things. Our tours are rather active, we use our private bus to get to our destination, but there is walking involved while visiting towns, vineyards, farms and attractions. While, we can always adapt to personal needs, our tours are better enjoyed by those with good mobility. ​ Most of our clients have travelling experience and are accustom to travel on their own. We provide full support for an entire week but our participants must be comfortable to get to and from our meeting point at each destination. Our tours will not check everything out of one's bucket list but rather offer a unique perspective and meaningful connections to the particular area we are visiting.
  • How big are your groups?
    Our groups are generally around 20 people. Big enough to give the opportunity to meet and discuss with a variety of people during our long table dinners and activities but intimate enough to get to know everyone personally and have your own personal time and space. Occasionally, we split the group in half to accomodate more intimate activities.
  • How long are your Culinary Adventures?
    All our culinary adventures are 8 days and 7 nights. We start around 10 AM on the first day and finish in the late afternoon on the last day. Each day is filled with unique experiences and activities.
  • Where do we meet?
    We will provide a convenient meeting point where our tour bus can pick us up and drop us off. Our meeting point will be in a city (travel hub) where there is an airport/ train station/ harbour. We will enjoy a day visiting our landing city together before our bus will take us to our private villa in a near by town. From the villa, we will enjoy daily excursions. On our last day, the bus will take us back to the near by city and drop us off at our meeting point and/or near the train station. We will provide detailed instructions for each destinations.
  • When will I receive our itinerary?
    Upon request, we can provide you with previous Culinary Adventures itinerary as a reference. We make slight changes to itineraries every year according to our vendors availability, our clients feedback and our exciting new discoveries. Our final itinerary will be sent to you a few weeks prior to departure, once all our reservations are confirmed. We do businesses with several small family run businesses - The personal experiences they provide is absolutely worth the wait for their availability;)
  • What are the Payment Terms?
    We require a $1,000 deposit per person upon signing the contract. The remaining balance is divided into two payments: one due 5 months prior to departure and the final payment due 2 months before departure. All payments are in CAD.
  • What are the cancellations policy?
    When we design our tours, we sign several contracts with our partners, and we must respect their cancellation policies. Therefore, we have our own cancellation policies. Please purchase trip cancellation insurance. 1. If you withdraw from the tour, you will lose your deposit if you withdraw up to 5 months before departure. 2. You will lose your deposit and second payment if you withdraw up to 2 months before departure. 3. You will lose your deposit, second payment, and third payment if you withdraw up to the day of departure. 4. If we cancel the tour before the departure date for any reason except force majeure, we will reimburse all amounts paid. 5. In the event of force majeure, we will issue a credit note allowing you to postpone to a later tour.
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