Week in Uzès Sample Program

A culinary holiday that actually gets you cooking. You’ll cook as much or as little as you like but the focus of our culinary holiday is the food and wine of the south of France.

Our 2019 French culinary vacation in Southern France just got better. You can expect an exciting week with even more wine, more food, & the hands-on cooking experience you’ve come to expect from chef Eric Fraudeau & Cook’n with Uzès.

The following is a sample program for our Week in Uzès – French Culinary holiday in the South of France. The program is subject to change due to weather or availability of our partners. A more definitive program will be given to you on the day of your arrival. Barring any changes in weather and the desires of the group, this final program will be what you can expect for the week. We ask that you try to be understanding about any slight modifications that will not affect your overall enjoyment of the program.

Saturday arrival

DAY 1:

Arrival at the house/Welcome dinner cocktail

Pick up from Avignon TGV at 3 PM to bring you the vacation rental (If you prefer to have a rental car, we would ask that you arrive by 4 PM at the house)
Arrival at the guest house around 4 PM
Welcome dinner cocktail at around 6:30 PM
To get you excited about the week ahead, we have arranged a “cocktail dinatoire” at the guesthouse around 6:30 PM. A chance to meet your chef instructor and the team who will be part of making your French cooking vacation spectacular. Meal included

DAY 2:

Winery Tour

Discover the wines of our region with a 1/2 day tour at a picturesque winery selected by our wine specialist. A crash-course into the wines of the Languedoc (Occitanie). A light Provençal picnic lunch will be prepared for you by chef Eric.

Free evening

DAY 3:

1st day of class

The morning will start with a continental breakfast at the guesthouse. You will be picked up and taken to the school to start your first day of cooking including preparation of lunch that we will enjoy together. After lunch, we will take a tour of a local cheese producer, a chance to stretch our legs and take in the countryside.

In the evening, with the guidance of our sommelier, you will participate in a unique wine and food pairing experience. No further dinner plans will be necessary.

DAY 4:

Morning in Nîmes

Start the day with a French continental breakfast at the guesthouse. Out of the kitchen and into the market. Tuesday is a day to explore the covered market of Nîmes to select not only what we will eat for today’s lunch but also get a crash course into the fresh produce that adorns the menus of prestigious French restaurants and our homes.

After our exploration and shopping of the market, we’ll return to the school to prepare your 3-course luncheon + cheese course. After lunch, we will prep some bread and other items for the rest of the week ahead.

Evening free. We would be happy to offer suggestions for any dinner reservations if you’re still hungry.

DAY 5:

Wednesday Market day in Uzès

The morning will start with a French continental breakfast at the guesthouse. You will be picked up and taken to the Uzès “marché des producteurs” taking place on the Place aux Herbes. Take in this beautiful medieval city and shop like a local with chef Eric for seasonal produce to take back to the school and prepare together for a 4-course luncheon. After our lunch break, we will resume cooking to prepare for tomorrow’s picnic.

Early evening apéritif at the Pont du Gard. Take in this magnificently preserved UNESCO World Heritage site – not to be missed, while we enjoy wine and a light pre-dinner meal. For most of you, this will be more than enough for the evening but if not, we will be happy to make recommendations for dining out.

Evening free post our apéritif.

DAY 6:

Déjeuner sur l’herbe

Start the day with a French continental breakfast before being picked up for an early morning of bread-making. Bake your baguettes and get excited for the fabulous picnic lunch that awaits you. You will be whisked off to a secluded location for a casual and delicious afternoon.

DAY 7:

Final cooking day

The morning will start with a French continental breakfast at the guesthouse. Off to class to prepare our lunch for the day. You will head back to the house after lunch to relax and perhaps take a dip in the pool.

For our final evening together, we will take you out for a wonderful dinner at one of our favorite restaurants.

DAY 8:

Departure Day

A French continental breakfast will be served at the guesthouse before check out and pick up for the return to Avignon TGV at 10 am.

(Please note that this is a sample itinerary to give you an idea of what to expect during your week in Provence).

Our Week in Uzès program runs from Saturday to Saturday. Here are our dates:

2019 French culinary holiday:

• April 13-20, 2019 (6 SPOTS LEFT)
• May 4-11, 2019 (FULL)
• May 25 – June 1, 2019 (2 SPOTS LEFT)
• June 8-15, 2019 (6 SPOTS LEFT)
• June 15-22, 2019 (6 SPOTS LEFT)
• September 7-14, 2019 (6 SPOTS LEFT)
• September 21-28, 2019 (6 SPOTS LEFT)
• October 5-12, 2019 (6 SPOTS LEFT)

Price: 2750€/ person (750€ for a non-participating guest joining a participant in a shared room)

Have questions? Please feel free to send us an inquiry after reviewing our current available dates below.

Your culinary vacation in the South of France includes 5 days of cooking and touring + 7 nights accommodations in a guest house you will be sharing with other participants.

All transportation to and from excursions as well as the option of pick up from and return to Avignon TGV station.

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 evening meals including dinner at a select restaurant chosen by your chef, unlimited tastings

Price: 2750€/ person (750€ for a non-participating guest joining a participant in a shared room)