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Locations

IPTJoin an intimate group of 6 travelers in the 2010 tour to France. This Spring, the group will visit the hub of our journeys—Paris, followed by Lyon, the gastronomical center of the universe!

In addition to shorter, week-long excursions to Paris, other future tours will take you to will take you to equally fascinating destinations including Italy, Belgium, Japan, and Morocco.

See how the art of French pastry-making has influenced pastry chefs throughout the world through exclusive contact with top pastry chefs. Register today!

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IPTDates

The Spring 2010 tour to France will begin Monday, May 10 and conclude on Thursday, May 20. Travel dates for those not planning to extend their visit will be May 9 overnight arriving May 10 in Paris and returning May 21. Please do not book travel arrangements until after your registration for the tour is confirmed in writing.

IPTDates for future tours will be announced soon.

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Itineraries

This special tour includes access to many elite chefs and prestigious kitchens as well as visits to preferred pastry and chocolate shops and fine restaurants. Some of this year’s tour highlights include:

Arrive in Paris

Le Chocolat

Le Macaron

La Boulangerie et Le Vin

La Seine

Check in to your room at a historic French boutique hotel with a 16th century edifice, then acquaint yourself with the surrounding quaint St. Germain des Près neighborhood.

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 Explore Paris’ oldest and most renowned chocolate shops, including Pierre Hermé, Michel Cluizel, and more. Learn about and taste different qualities and styles of chocolates in a private guided chocolate tasting with a chocolate expert.

IPTMeet the pastry chefs and chocolatiers who create masterpieces in one of Paris’ most elite boutiques–vGérard Mulot. See first-hand how the French macaron is made.
Then enjoy lunch at one of Paris’ most elegant tea salons on the Champs-Elysées.

 Learn what makes the infamous French baguette unique as you visit some of the choicest bakeries in the City. Discover the secrets and techniques
used by bakers for centuries in a special visit with a Parisian bread-maker. Then, enjoy a private wine tasting with a selection of sweet and dessert wines paired with desserts and pastries.

Enjoy a peaceful view of Paris’ bridges and historical buildings during a leisurely gourmet cruise on the River Seine.

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Food & Culture

L’Opéra

Ville de Lyon

Les Entremets

Back to Paris
Spend a personalized day with Culinary Historian Carolin Young as you tour Rungis, the world’s largest commercial food market. Relax over a sumptuous lunch at one of the oldest restaurant’s in Paris owned by a prestigious sommelier. Then, visit the historic Rue Montorgueil and learn more about the history of French pastries, wine, and cheeses while you indulge in local delicacies. Experience the decadence of the famous Opéra Torte, then immerse yourself

in the music, culture,
and dance of a ballet at
the Palais Garnier,
Paris’ palatial opera
house.

IPTFly through the fields of France as you take the high-speed train to Lyon, the French capital of gastronomy. Discover the “coussins de Lyon” and take a hands-on class at Institut Paul Bocuse and enjoy a lively meal at a famous Brasserie.

 

 Spend the day touring Lyon’s famous silk shops and delight in the French mousse layered cakes with a visit to Bouillet, Lyon’s most decadent pastry shop. Indulge in a multi-course dinner prepared by one of France’s most respected chef’s. Savor each morsel of the seasonally-fresh, locally-
grown cuisine paired with
exceptional regional wines.

IPTEnjoy a traditional breakfast in Lyon then make your way back to Paris via train for one last café and patisserie.

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IPTPricing

This exciting tour package will include all lodging, internal transportation, most meals, cultural activities, and guided tours. It does not include international air travel or personal travel insurance. Cost is $9,475 per person. Individuals traveling together who are sharing a room will each receive an $825 price reduction.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your place on this unforgettable tour. Call (773) 988-4964 or email mark@markedfordessert.com to register. You may also register online.

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