THE WORLD, À LA CARTE
For those of us who can’t imagine experiencing a new place any way but food first, we’re in luck. Michelin, the bible of epicureans on the go for over 100 years, now offers foodies a new way to eat, drink and sleep their way around the planet. For travellers’ with twin appetites for great food and one-of-a-kind experiences, they’ve launched a new culinary travel series, Michelin Food and Travel.
© Ellen Barone.
Michelin Food & Travel experiences are wholly customizable, but here’s a few sample itinerary highlights to whet your appetite:
- Stay in a traditional chateau deep in the heart of Perigord Noir, and explore the market in Lalbenque—one of France’s largest markets dedicated solely to truffles.
- Discover the secrets of the perfect focaccia in Florence, home of the Renaissance, sip the splenours of Montepulciano, and toast yourself with a little prosecco in Lucca to cap the perfect Tuscan culinary tour.
- Experience the world-famous olive oil at Villa Campresti, in Italy’s Mugello Valley, take a cooking class with celebrated Chef Gaetano Trovata, and learn the secrets of pasta-making from Chef Roberto Zanieri and his team.
- Explore the endless salt marshes of the Carmargue and let famed chocolatier Joël Durand introduce you to the art of the sweet in France.
For more information, call 877-304-2051 or visit www.MichelinFoodandTravel.com.
ABOUT MICHELIN FOOD & TRAVEL + ROADTRIPS INC.
Michelin Food & Travel experiences are rooted in the philosophy that great food is a fundamental component of any memorable trip. The Roadtrips Inc. family — creators of exclusive, one-of-a-kind travel experiences for over 20 years — and the genesis of Michelin Food & Travel experiences draw on an extensive worldwide network of tourism professionals to deliver unique, custom-built trips.
Source: Roadtrips, Inc.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".