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You'll find history all along the Dordogne River Valley. It's hidden in cave drawings, fortresses and castles sitting majestically on the banks telling stories of the Hundred Years War and you'll taste it in the recipes of the comfort foods and truffles made famous in this region.
Ride through the lush French countryside known for its bold wines like Monbazillac and hearty dishes like duck confit and piperade. And what better way to experience these flavors than with celebrity James Boyce from Studio, in Laguna Beach, CA.
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• Shop the open air market in Gramat for the finest truffles, one of the most noble ingredients of Dordogne cuisine.
• Taste an array of fine French cheeses, Bleu de Quércy, Cabécou de Rocamadour, and Roquefort while relaxing with a glass of Bergerac sec.
• Help our Guest Chef create the most exquisite tarte tatin and learn how to hold the blowtorch to perfectly caramelize your crème brûlée.
• Spend the afternoon in the medieval village of Sarlat and indulge in a chocolate tasting, sampling muscadine, cabécou, monbazillac pavé...
• Learn from our Guest Chef as you help prepare French delicacies like Magret de Canard Grillé and Morilles du Périgord.
• Also 2 nights at Relais & Chateaux property Chateau de Roumégouse
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Highlights of our week include:
Shop Gramats'open-air market with Chef Boyce for local ingredients, including black truffels from Périgord. Pedal to a local rustic kitchen where the chopping, dicing and sampling begings.
Spend the afternoon learning about foie gras at local producer Jean-Pierre Rousson's farm and taste and experience this one of a kind delicacy.
A gourmet picnic and visit to the original pre-historic cave paintings at Font de Gaume.
Spend the afternoon in the medieval village of Sarlat and indulge in a chocolate tasting, sampling muscadine, cabécou, monbazillac pavé...
Optional sunrise balloon ride above the dramatic cliffs of Rocamadour, the magical village overlooking the Alzou Valley.
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Guest Chef 2008 Dates
• Sept 21-28, 2008: James Boyce, Studio, Laguna Beach, CA
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Dates: Sep 21-28
Length: 8days/7nights
Level: 1B
Daily Mileage: 15-35 miles on flat to gently rolling terrain.
Cost: $5180
Meals: All breakfasts, all dinners but 1; picnic lunch
Hotels: four star castles and estates
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