Luxury Wines of Bordeaux, September 12-16, 2011, 4 days/4 nights

The Luxurious Gastronomy and Silk of Lyon, September 19-23, 2011, 4 days/4 nights

Luxury Perfumes of Grasse, September 26-30, 2011, 4 days/4 nights

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Luxury Brand Workshops in France for women and men offer exceptional and exclusive experiences that explore the magnificent culture and process behind France’s richest products and exports. Artisans, craftsmen and women will reveal the artistry and innovation demanded to create the most beautiful objects in search of the very essence and heart of luxury brands.

Lodging in luxury 5-Star hotels, our guests will be invited by leaders in the world of luxury products to private visits, exclusive conferences, workshops, cocktail receptions and dinners with special guests providing access to behind-the-scenes experiences rarely open to visitors.

Luxury Wines of Bordeaux: An intimate group of twelve women and men will discover Bordeaux, the world’s major wine capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the history and culture of wine meet the pleasure of degustation. Unveiling a new point of view in the process of wine creation, experts will teach us about wine from production to tastings and modern gastronomy. A master winemaker will guide us in creating personal flavor blends, and each of us will leave the chateau with our own individual bottle of wine.

The Luxurious Gastronomy and Silk of Lyon: Twelve women and men will explore the world of senses in Lyon, Europe’s gastronomy capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests will be engulfed by the luxurious pleasures of gastronomy, inspired by visits to the prestigious silk manufacturers of Lyon, and thrilled by the French art of entertaining. Experts will teach us about modern interpretations of French cuisine and the inventiveness behind new artisanal products. A master chocolatier will guide us in a workshop to create our own sweet confections in his kitchen.

Luxury Perfumes of Grasse: Limited to twelve women and men, this trip promises much discovery within the world of scent in France’s perfume capital, through the Jasmine flower harvest and the art of its transformation to perfume. Uncovering the world of fragrance, expert parfumeurs will teach us about perfume, its history and culture, from harvest production to packaging and marketing. We will create our own perfume with a master parfumeur from Cannes and each of us will leave the workshop with out own individual bottle of fragrance.

Land/Workshop Price: per person for double occupancy or single supplement based on 12 participants, please call toll free 1 (855) 339-3861 or 1 (612) 339-3861. Or, email barbara@awomansparis.com to request an information packet. To ensure availability, please reserve with your deposit before April 30th.

Price Includes: Local English-speaking guides throughout itinerary; services of hosts Laurence Haxaire and Barbara Redmond; 4 days of workshops, private visits and receptions; 4 nights of hotel accommodations at a 5-Star hotel; 4 breakfasts; 4 luncheons; 3 dinners; wine and beverages with lunches and dinners; water, coffee or tea; all gratuities including local guides and drivers; and a destination preparation information packet.

Group Travel Insurance is included in the Workshop price (For the Workshop only).