About 15 years ago I was invited to an afternoon cocktail party at Nicole 'Poppy' Salinger's Paris apartment and over the years I had visited La Bastide Rose, 'toured' with Poppy, the museum she created to remember her husband Pierre Salinger and sampled Emmanuel's provencal cuisine accompanied by wines from his personal cellar.
Pierre was famous as JFK’s press secretary part of the young leaders of the new frontier. A serious bon vivant and gourmet it should come as no surprise that JFK signed him the task of rounding up all the Cuban cigars before he signed the Cuban Embargo act-several found their way into Pierre’s hands and you will see the cigar box that contained them during our visit.
It is finally time to create a visit to La Bastide Rose
Our Hosts Poppy Salinger and her son, the Chef Emmanuel de MENTHON welcome us to LA BASTIDE ROSE
The September program is SOLD OUT
Upcoming dates TBD
Friday, September 13 :
Arrival Avignon TGV in the afternoon, transfer to Bastide Rose
Relax with an aperitif and visit to the Pierre Salinger museum and exhibition, followed by olive oil tasting (fruity green and black).
Wine dinner included, introduction to local wines
Saturday September 14th :
after breakfast, drive to Chateauneuf-du-Pape (30-minute drive)
visit to Château La Nerthe, estate and 7 wines including 5 Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Departure for Crestet (45-minute drive) to Domaine Chêne Bleu (Ventoux)
where lunch is served after the visit and tasting.
Return to Bastide Rose (1h drive)
Dinner with wine and food pairings (discover Vaqueyras, Gigondas and Muscat de Baume de Venise)
Sunday, September 15 :
after breakfast, drive to Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (15-minute drive)
Discover the market and antique shops
lunch at the village café (among the antique dealers)
Visit to the Filaventure museum (the most beautiful wools in the world) before leaving for Apt (35 minutes): Château de Mille (one of the oldest estates in Luberon), visit and wine tasting.
Return to Bastide Rose (1h drive)
Dinner with food and wine pairing (discovery of North and South Luberon wines and a surprise from the chef)
Monday, September 16 :
after breakfast to Avignon (25 minutes)
Access and visit to the papal gardens, Pont St Benezet and Palais des Papes (English tablet included).
Lunch in front of the Palace: the Pope's mustard shop, menu and wines included.
Shuttle to TGV station for return trip
PRICE: 4 days 3 nights
PRICE INCLUDES :
sedan for 2 occupants or 9-seater minibus with insurance and fuel
driver, Emmanuel de MENTHON
visits and tasting fees for participants (driver included)
3 lunches, drinks included
3 dinners at Bastide Rose, drinks included,
3 nights in a double room with breakfasts
Train Tix not included
RATES :
2220€ (1850+370*) par personne en chambre double pour 2 personnes
2220€ (1850+370*) par personne en chambre double pour 4 personnes
1970€ (1600+370*) par personne en chambre double pour 6 personnes
Ajouter 500€ pour une personne occupant la chambre en single
Ajouter 160€ par personne pour un séjour en Suite (seulement 2 suites)
Reservations: Terrance@paris-expat.com
Deposit to confirm booking: 370 euros per person
Balance due by July 1