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Your seat at the table

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Immerse yourself in a small-group retreat of 8 - 10 guests with one of our renowned chefs under the gorgeous blue Mediterranean sky, savoring the authentic flavors and cultural traditions that make France and Italy resonate with good living.

 

Be seduced by local specialties as we explore the cobblestone streets of medieval villages, and embrace the history, art, and architecture that surrounds us. Soak up the  remains of the day as we gather each evening on the terrace for a market-fresh meal of local specialties prepared by your private chef.

Meet Our Talent

Meet our team of renowned chefs and sommeliers whose expertise and passion for food and wine ennoble your retreat experience. Whether it's soaking up some knowledge in the kitchen as they prepare the evening meal, or together savoring flavors of a market specialty or a local winery, we guarantee "l'art de vivre"

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Julie Francis

  Nectar Personal Chef

   Dordogne, France

    June 15-22, 2025

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Jordan Anthony-Brown

The Aperture 

   Dordogne, France   September 7-14, 2025

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Tony Ferrari

Ferrari Bros.

    Torre Alfina, Italy

  August 16-23, 2025

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Austin Ferrari

 Ferrari Bros.

    Torre Alfina, Italy

   August 16-23 2025

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I was fortunate enough to experience Chef Julie's rare gift at her restaurants, Aioli and Nectar, but in
France, these experiences were eclipsed. Not only were we at the markets when Julie selected her ingredients, we were also able to watch her prepare the most extraordinary meals of our lives. What an atmosphere! Sharing these once-in-a-lifetime meals with friends, new and old, including Julie, made it even better. Of course, in her humble way, she claimed the meals were just a culmination of good, fresh ingredients. Don't be fooled. There is magic afoot when Julie Francis prepares a meal."

          Frank S. | Cincinnati, OH
 

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