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Provence Cooking Schools

September 20, 2011 by  
Filed under COOKING SCHOOLS

French cooking, generally undertaken by French men and women of all ages,  is a relaxing pastime with a delicious outcome if you take care along the way. Cooking is Provence can be a hands-on experience that you’ll get a lot out of if you take cooking classes that will guide you in the best ways to prepare Provencal dishes.

Treat yourself to a holiday that incorporates cooking classes, whilst on vacation in Provence. Food is a wonderful reason to go to Provence, as well as the beaches, sunshine, olives, vineyards, lavender,and wines that include Chateauneuf-du-Pape. So why not enrol yourself in one of the many very personal, often home-based cookery schools. Whatever gastronomic dish you are hoping to create, there will be a school that give you the skills to do so. Or, if you’re just looking for a relaxing creative break, why not treat yourself to a weekend course in luxury surroundings?

The exceptional Provence cuisine uses fresh local ingredients like eggplant and tomato, combined with farm bred meats and herbs and spices. A Mediterranean influence brings hot spices and seafoods. Market places are unforgettable, so wherever you go, keep an eye out for the weekly markets where fresh produce (think dinner), food, clothes, and antiques can be found. Vineyards make good villa rental Provence France destinations and you should try to get to the southern part of the Rhone Valley, where French vineyards originated 2,600 years ago.

The five best restaurants in Antibes

A holiday in France is as much about the food as it is about the scenery and beaches. A great restaurant or newly discovered diner is well worth a mention for future visitors. If you expect to be visiting Antibes, sooner rather than later, here are five to keep in mind.

Chez Helen
This restaurant has an excellent reputation for its vegan dishes. Affordable prices, great house wine and outstanding meals are what make Chez Helen such a great choice. The restaurant can be found in the heart of Old Town Antibes.

La Taille de Guepe
Always extremely popular, this restaurant has a menu that includes edible flowers. It is also renowned for its quaint ambiance, originality, presentation, excellent food and attentive service. Couples tend to prefer dining here partly due to its romantic setting; it is located in the heart of Old Town Antibes.

Le Figuier de Saint Esprit
An ideal choice for those looking for a quiet place to relax, this restaurant offers excellent food served on beautiful dishes. The ambiance is enhanced by an enormous fig tree that simply engulfs the entire restaurant, adding to its charm. This is sophisticated elegance at its finest.

La Tour Antique
The Italian dishes served here are known for their outstanding quality and beautiful presentation. The restaurant offers a romantic atmosphere, with friendly waiters and a high level of quality service, at great prices.

Restaurant Aubergine
Rated as producing some of the best food around, this establishment offers guests a great choice of dishes, including shrimp and fish gratin and traditional crème brulee and tarte pomme et framboise desserts. Get there early or make a reservation, because this small restaurant tends to fill quickly.

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