{"id":237114,"date":"2019-08-02T13:34:27","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T13:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/destinations\/the-world\/eater-journeys-france\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:34:12","slug":"gourmet-journeys-france","status":"publish","type":["Experience"],"link":"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/us\/destinations\/france\/gourmet-journeys-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Gourmet Journeys: Paris &#038; Burgundy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bite of a single madelaine &#8211; France\u2019s most delicate and buttery cake &#8211; was enough to send the narrator of Proust\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Search of Lost Time <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">into a 1,000-page-long reverie on life and love. And this, we think, says everything you need to know about the French and their food. On this extremely <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bon <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excursion around the land of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">haute cuisine <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and world-class wines, you\u2019ll learn your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mille-feuille<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">croque monsieur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>EIFFEL IN LOVE WITH PARIS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paris. A city of cute bistros, elegant restaurants, and revolutionary inclinations. Here, our guide will be your maitre\u2019d, swooping you across to Grand Hotel du Palais Royal, your elegant 3-night oasis in the beating heart of Paris, an idyllic base for a Parisian eating adventure. Relax and unwind before getting out on the town, starting with pre-dinner drinks in the stylish Marais neighborhood. End at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of Paris\u2019s finest bistros.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>BISTROS AND BRASSERIES<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rise and shine, it\u2019s time to meet a local culinary expert for a tour of some of Paris\u2019s most famed local markets, including March\u00e9 Montorgeuil and Rungis. Enjoy the sights and sounds of daily Parisian life as you learn how to source the best ingredients for a classic French meal, followed by a private cooking class near La Bourse. Belly full, it\u2019s time to kick back and relax with an afternoon at leisure before t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aking a seat at a Parisian brasserie<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>THE CR\u00c8ME DE LA CR\u00c8ME<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese and wine are the ultimate pairing. And so, today\u2019s lunch will be spent learning how France\u2019s culinary traditions have handed them the crown as a world leader in producing rich, bold cheeses and sumptuous wines. A sommelier will coach you through the wine labels and food pairings while you indulge in France\u2019s dairy delicacies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>AU REVOIR PARIS, BONJOUR BEAUNE<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a fabulous few days in Paris, it\u2019s time to journey onto the second part of your eating adventure: Beaune. For the next three-nights you\u2019ll be staying in the hotel Le Cep, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blacktomato.com\/us\/destinations\/france\/hotel-le-cep\/\">a pair of 18th century mansions<\/a> that have been beautifully and sit directly in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site &#8211; the perfectly intimate setting provides a relaxed, exclusive base to return to after exploring this stunning region of France.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>TRUFFLE FARM EXPERIENCE\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snuffled out by savvy pigs and sly dogs in the dark depths of the French countryside. We\u2019re talking truffles &#8211; the definition of luxury eating. After a morning spent soaking up the Beaune atmosphere, you\u2019ll travel to a remote castle in the countryside to learn the art of the hunt and see where in the forest these prized mushrooms can be found. Accompanied by a trained pooch and expert harvester, you\u2019ll learn the tricks of the trade and have the chance to taste your foraging yield before enjoying a truffle-centric lunch on the grounds of a historic French castle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>THROUGH THE VINEYARDS\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, it\u2019s 5 o\u2019clock somewhere, right? This morning, you\u2019ll be heading out to Domaine Ardhuy, a jaw-dropping vineyard and family estate that\u2019s hailed as one of the best producers of natural wine in Burgundy. During this half day visit, you will have the chance to explore the vineyards, learn about the region\u2019s prized winemaking traditions, and savour the Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs and fantastic vintages that have been carefully aged to perfection. Your final evening will be spent raising your glass to a hearty week of French indulgence. You might not even need the madeleines.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A bite of a single madelaine &#8211; France\u2019s most delicate and buttery cake &#8211; was enough to send the narrator of Proust\u2019s In Search of Lost Time into a 1,000-page-long reverie on life and love. And this, we think, says everything you need to know about the French and their food. 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