Indulge in a week of epicurean delight and cultural immersion exploring Paris and the enchanting Dordogne region. Experience the essence of ParisIan gastronomy with a hands-on macaron baking class, vibrant market shopping tour, and an insider’s lunch hosted by Chef Veronique. Sample specialties at the city’s oldest chocolatier and dine at an innovative Michelin 1-star table. Plus, you'll savor a plant-based organic cocktail at a female-run cocktail bar, and bistro classics amid a gorgeous 1906 art nouveau interior. Fall in love with the seasonal splendors of the Dordogne region as you wander through outdoor markets, explore vineyards, and meet local artisans. Our base is a gorgeous manor house in storybook Sarlat, the culinary capital… nestled in the historic quarter with its cobblestone streets lined with remarkable monuments. Each day brings new adventures – including a regional cooking class, and organic wine tasting, plus visits to Josephine Baker's chateau, iconic fortified villages, the incomparable Marqueyssac gardens, and an artisanal walnut oil producer. You’ll delight in curated dining experiences showcasing the best of local ingredients and regional talent. If you crave culinary adventure, cultural discovery, and camaraderie, this trip is tailored just for you.
Here's a day-by-day itinerary of the trip
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This gem of a hotel is nestled in one of Saint-Germain-des-Prés’s most secluded spots, in the very heart and tradition of the Left Bank spirit. A timeless treasure and a haven of privacy, Hotel Récamier exceeds all expectations.
Le Petit Manoir is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of Sarlat-la-Canéda, France. Housed in a beautifully restored 15th-century building, the hotel offers guests a unique and authentic experience of the Périgord region.
This trip will be led by Casey O’Brien Blondes, a GG2P colleague based in France since 1992. A dual-national and author of two travel and lifestyle books about France, Casey knows Paris its history and vibrant culture intimately. Casey receives rave reviews from GG2P clients!
From Paris to Périgord, a culinary and cultural feast for the senses
Experience world-class cuisine from Paris to Périgord. Here, you'll find some of the best restaurants in the world. Whether you're looking for Michelin-starred dining or a casual meal at a local bistro, you're sure to find something to your taste.
Everything specified in the itinerary
All meals (except where indicated), including beer & wine with dinner
Accommodations at unique, 4-star or better hotels
All transportation during the trip (except where indicated)
Return second class trip from Paris to Bordeaux
All museum or other entry fees
All guides, experts and tastings
Additional wine, beer, and/or spirits beyond what’s offered at meals
All personal souvenirs
Travel and medical insurance (required)
Roundtrip airfare to France
Any spa treatment desired
The trip officially starts on the early afternoon of September 30th, but if you’re traveling across an ocean to get to Paris, consider arriving a day or two early so you have time to relax and adjust to the local time zone. If you do decide to arrive early, let us know and we’ll help you with arrangements.
Because everyone is arriving at different times and it’s not difficult to get into town, we have not included the cost of private airport transfers in the trip. When you land in Paris, just hop in a cab or an Uber after you collect your luggage. They are clean, comfortable and plentiful at Charles de Gaule airport.
Fly into the Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris.
We will have a zoom call about 6 weeks before the trip starts to discuss all that information and give you a packing list. Here is a great website that we love that will help you with packing and travel trips.
Paris in September means the onset of the autumn season with the golden autumnal colors enveloping the city. This month sees a large variation in temperature with an average high of 21° C and an average low of 12° C. There is a chance of rainfalls, but visitors can expect more long and sunny days.
This trip will be led by Casey O’Brien Blondes, a GG2P Colleague based France since 1992. A dual-national and author of two travel and lifestyle books about France, Casey knows Paris and, its history and vibrant culture intimately. Casey receives rave reviews from GG2P clients!