Off the Beaten Path, LLC American Tour Company based in France releases the details of its' "Best Adventures in Provence" Tour Program

Off the Beaten Path, LLC, an American tour company based in France, specializing in luxury, gourmet & wine, cultural walking tours and gourmet & wine, active cultural tours of France, announced today the details of its' exclusive, small group, "Best Adventures in Provence Gourmet & Wine, Active Cultural Tour program. The company will be offering the ultimate, French gourmet & wine, cultural experience in Provence through its interactive program designed to stir the senses! Comprised of a cultural theme walk through the nataural, ocre-painted countryside of Roussillon, a Provencal pottery workshop, wine tasting at the regions top producers, gourmet discovery during a Roman Provence theme cooking class, a fromagerie and olive oil mill tour, cheese tasting, exploration of the Roman Ruins in Arles, shopping at the famous Provencal markets in St. Remy-de-Provence & Gordes village, cultural & art discovery in Aix-en-Provence, travelers also enjoy luxury French accommodations and gourmet dining daily. The company offers scheduled departures for its Provence program from April through October each year.

January 28 2004--Off the Beaten Path, LLC, an American tour company based in France, specializing in luxury, gourmet & wine, cultural walking tours and gourmet & wine, active cultural tours of France, announced today the details of its' exclusive, small group, "Best Adventures in Provence Gourmet & Wine, Active Cultural Tour program. The company will be offering the ultimate, French gourmet & wine, cultural experience in Provence through its interactive program designed to stir the senses! Comprised of a cultural theme walk through the nataural, ocre-painted countryside of Roussillon, a Provencal pottery workshop, wine tasting at the regions top producers, gourmet discovery during a Roman Provence theme cooking class, a fromagerie and olive oil mill tour, cheese tasting, exploration of the Roman Ruins in Arles, shopping at the famous Provencal markets in St. Remy-de-Provence & Gordes village, cultural & art discovery in Aix-en-Provence, travelers also enjoy luxury French accommodations and gourmet dining daily. The company offers scheduled departures for its Provence program from April through October each year.

A region that has become overly commercialized due to tourism, Off the Beaten Path, LLC once again surpasses industry expectations by designing an active tour program of cultural discovery that preserves the authenticity of this magical place, known as Frederic Mistrals Empire of the Sun. Discerning travelers of all backgrounds will experience Provence off the typical tourist track! A magical region of artists & artisans comes alive during Off the Beaten Paths interactive program of activities and excursions that include discovery and exploration of Roman, Artisan and Modern Provence. Stepping back in time to Ancient Rome travelers will explore the Roman ruins of Arles, participate in a recreational, hands-on culinary class, "Cuisine of Roman Provence", at our chef's private workshop and residence in ancient Arles accompanied by a gourmet dinner of the recipes prepared during class. Modern Provence offers a local experience shopping at village open markets in St. Remy de Provence and Gordes Village in the Luberon, as does a private tour at our fromagerie(cheese maker) in the Camargue and wine, honey & cheese tasting with local artisans and growers throughout the program. And, no Provence stay is complete without a private visit and workshop with our pottery maker, a walk through the Luberon medieval villages and the naturally ocre-painted countryside of Roussillon and the Rustrel, savoring gourmet cuisine daily and discovering art in Aix-en-Provence and St. Remy, the home towns of Cezanne and VanGogh.

Tours are fully escorted, small group programs led by Off the Beaten Path, LLC company guides who are Americans who live France and are evaluated and selected for their scholarship, experience and companionship: only choosing those who meet the companys high standards, as well as those who would make good traveling companions. Off the Beaten Path, LLC guides hold degrees in various France related, educational disciplines, are accomplished professionals within their specialty, and many are published authors. The companys extensive French connections open the doors to Frances best for their guests, providing them an exclusive insiders experience not available to tourists. The average group size of 8-14 guests keeps the tours intimate and ensures personal attention. All tours include deluxe, historical hotels with private en suite bath, buffet breakfast, gourmet dinner daily, premium wines, cooking class, wine workshop, private artisan tours, all wine tasting, sightseeing, and services of bilingual experts throughout. Prices range from US$2,998 US$3,398 per person, double occupancy, for this land only, 7-day/6-night program.

About OFF THE BEATEN PATH, LLC
Off the Beaten Path, LLC specializes in fully guided, small group, luxury, gourmet, wine & cultural walking tours and gourmet, wine & active cultural tours to Provence, the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Dordogne, Alsace, Lyon & Beaujolais, Paris and the Greater Southwest, France. The company also offers private, custom-designed tours for groups of four or more guests wishing to choose their own dates and itinerary, accompanied by an expert. Corporate team building and specialty event programs are also available, as well as special private tours for clubs and professionals. For more information, email e-mail protected from spam bots , or call toll free 1-877-628-1011 or 1.877.846.2831. Full information is also available on the Off The Beaten Path, LLC web site at http://www.traveloffthebeatenpath.com
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