Join Anne Willan for an exclusive exploration of the food, wine and gardens of Provence at La Mirande, the world-class luxury hotel in Avignon, November 6-11, 2005.

For details on the La Mirande program, click here to download an Adobe PDF version of this invitation.

La Mirande Program in Provence
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Take a break in Provence in early November and join Anne Willan at La Mirande, a Leading Small Hotel of the World, located in the historic center of Avignon.

The five day program, from Sunday November 6 through Friday November 11, features

For Cooks:

• Two classes hosted by Anne Willan and showcasing La Mirande's master chefs. Accompany Anne on an exploration of Avignon's markets too!

For Garden Lovers:

• A full-day excursion with garden writer Louisa Jones to discover some of the most beautiful herb and vegetable properties in the famed Luberon area

For Wine Buffs:

• Escorted visits to two great Chateauneuf du Pape properties, Beaucastel and Chateau La Nerthe, with private hospitality and lunch in a magnificent setting

For Everyone's Pleasure:

• An opening dinner at La Mirande's Michelin-starred restaurant and a closing "chef's table" dinner in the hotel's culinary center. Chef Sebastien Aminot, formerly at Restaurant Alain Ducasse, has just become Chef of the Restaurant at La Mirande.
   
• A visit to Provencal olive groves and a traditional olive oil press, plus an owner-guided tour of the treasures of the historic abbey of Saint Andre.
   
• Free time to enjoy Avignon's fine shops and varied restaurants

Our exclusive program at La Mirande is priced at 2950 euros (about $3850) and includes all of the above, and more. For program details, please click on "Anne Willan in Provence" at www.lavarenne.com

Or talk to Deborah Orrill at DebOrrill@usa.net (ph 214 343 0124).
Learn more about La Mirande at www.la-mirande.fr
I look forward to welcoming you in Avignon this fall!

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