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Explore the changing food, wine and culture of Southern France. 2018 EXCURSION CATALOGUE PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP BY DAY 1 August 9, 2018 FULL GROUP Welcome Reception at Hôtel Scribe Paris Opéra DINE AROUND OPTION Paris Dinner – Dine Around Restaurant Options Choose from four specially chosen Paris restaurant options (see the list below). MICHELIN STARS Hexagone La Grande Cascade Le Pergolèse L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP BY DDAAYY 1 1 WWelcomeelcome ReceptionReception atat HôtelHôtel ScribeScribe ParisParis OpéraOpera FOR ALL GUESTS DDAATTEE DESCRIPTION AAugustugust 9, 9, 201 20188 WWee kick kick o offf fou our rt rtiprip at at the the elegant elegant five five-sta-star rH Hôtelôtel S Sccriberibe in in P Paaris,ris, w withith a a celeb celebratoratoryry wwelcomeelcome r eceptionreception hosted hosted by by Globe Globe and Edito Mailr-in Publisher-chief, David & CEO, Walmsle Phillipy. Crawley. 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RESTAURANT OPTION #1 Hexagone Michelin star Hexagone’s graphic black-and-white wallpaper and vibrant yellow accents combine for a striking ambiance that is currently in the hands of talented chef Takahiro Matsumoto. MENU TATAKI-Beef Leeks and Balsamic ASSORTMENT–Sashimis Wasabi, Dashi and Soy sauce FILET-Duckling Celery roots variation Sichuan pepper DECLINAISON–Blood Orange Vanilla mousse and Sansho pepper MIGNARDISES Water and Wine package 1 Glass of Champagne - Champagne Moet & Chamdon millésime - 2009 2 Glasses of wine (white or red) White Wine: Sancerre " Les Ormeaux " Joseph Mellot - 2016 Red Wine: Saint-Joseph E.Guigal – 2016 Still or Sparkling Mineral Water $450 Per Person All restaurant selections include wine, appetizer, main, dessert, gratuity and taxes. All restaurant selections are final and non-refundable. NB: Menu options subject to change. The reservation deadline is April 12th, 2018, RESTAURANT OPTION #2 La Grande Cascade Michelin star A stunning exemplar the Second-Empire style, the pavilion of La Grande Cascade was erected for Napoleon III in the verdant Bois de Boulogne and transformed into a restaurant for the 1900 World’s Fair. Its high-ceilinged, gilded, and mirrored interior serves as the MENU Aperitif A glass of Champagne R. & L. Legras Grand Cru « Blanc de Blancs » (3 cold et 2 hot) Marinade of seasonable vegetables with citronella, celery oil seasoning Roasted piece of veal peppered turnips with wild herbs Charlotte of the Empress dark chocolate Water and Wines Mineral waters still and sparkling Wines : half- bottle basis per person White wine : Chablis Domaine d’Elise Red wine : Crozes-Hermitage « Beaumont » David Reynaud $450 Per Person All restaurant selections include wine, appetizer, main, dessert, gratuity and taxes. All restaurant selections are final and non-refundable. NB: Menu options subject to change. The reservation deadline is April 12th, 2018, RESTAURANT OPTION #3 Le Pergolèse Michelin star Chef Stéphane Gaborieau is inspired by the food of southern France, and the restrained but present use of spice characteristic of the region. The cozy and warm restaurant boasts surprisingly bold art, a deft moment of wit that echoes Gaborieau’s innovative take on classic cuisine. MENU Champagne et ses douceurs Bienvenu gourmand Demi-homard bleu rôti, rizotto d’artichauts, Bouquet d’herbes fraiches a l’huile de noix Tronçon de turbot, sabayon à la moutarde Mousseline de courgettes au pistou Cannelloni au chocolat noir Mousse d’abricots caramélisées Espuma au thé Café ou infusion – mignardises 1 bouteille de vin pour 5 personnes et 1 bouteille d’eau pour 5 personnes par plat (hors dessert) $350 Per Person All restaurant selections include wine, appetizer, main, dessert, gratuity and taxes. All restaurant selections are final and non-refundable. NB: Menu options subject to change. The reservation deadline is April 12th, 2018, RESTAURANT OPTION #4 L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Michelin stars The original location of what’s now a nine-restaurant multinational empire, the MENU Les canapés : Jambon de Bœuf et Piments de Padron Amuse-Bouche Les entrées aux choix : Millefeuille de légumes d’été Oeuf de Poule croustillant et caviar d’aubergine Les plats aux choix : Onglet de bœuf Black Angus St pierre en sauce Tandoori Le dessert signature : Paris-Brest à la praline Beverages 1 coupe de champagne p/p 1 verre de vin blanc p/p 1 verre de vin rouge p/p Eaux minérales et cafés inclus. $795 Per Person All restaurant selections include wine, appetizer, main, dessert, gratuity and taxes. All restaurant selections are final and non-refundable. NB: Menu options subject to change. The reservation deadline is April 12th, 2018, DAY 5 Bresse Museum Tour DAY 2 August 10, 2018 TRAVEL DAY—NO EXCURSIONS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP BY DAY 3 August 11, 2018 FULL GROUP Château de Meursault – Winery Tour and Lunch The Hospices de Beaune – Musée de L’Hôtel-Dieu PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP BY DAY 3 Château de Meursault – Winery Tour and Lunch Guests receive exclusive access to le Château de Meursault winery for a guided wine tour followed by a luncheon and wine pairing. FOR ALL GUESTS DESCRIPTION DATE The Château de Meursault is situated in the heart of Burgundy, in Côte de Beaune August 11, 2018 on the prestigious appellation of Meursault, a global reference for the great white wines. Find yourself in a mythical Burgundy wine domain, a place full of history where TIME * you can taste the wines from Côte de Beaune surrounded by unique architecture. Since December 2012, the Château de Meursault was acquired by the Halley family, also 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM owners of the Château de Marsannay in Côte de Nuits and Marché aux Vins in Beaune. Over the years, the owners have made extensions and considerably developed the LOCATION vineyard which became one of the most prestigious domains of the Côte-d’Or. The Beaune vineyard extends on nearly 60 hectares from Puligny-Montrachet to Aloxe-Corton, including fifteen Premier Crus, two Grands Crus and a monopoly. NB: The wine tour is approximately two hours long and the luncheon another 2 hours. DRESS CODE GLOBE AND MAIL JOURNALISTS ON TOUR** Dressy/casual attire with comfortable walking shoes. Beppi Crosariol LifePursuits Columnis Columnistt & Wine Writer EXERTION LEVEL Phillip Crawley Moderate–approximately 2 hours of standing/walking for Publisher & CEO the tour portion of the event. Tara O’Brady Pursuits Columnist & Food Writer MAX. CAPACITY Doug Saunders Entire Group International Affairs Columnist Elizabeth Renzetti Columnist and Feature Writer * Approximate time. Individuals attending will be notified if the time changes. ** Assigned journalist(s) on tour subject to change. DAY 3 The Hospices de Beaune - Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu A hospital foundation from the Middle Ages, the Hospices de Beaune is one of France’s most prestigious historic monuments. FOR ALL GUESTS DATE DESCRIPTION August 11, 2018 Guests enjoy a guided tour the Hospice de Beaune/Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, a former hospital and now museum in the picturesque small village of Beaune. TIME* Founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of Philippe le Bon, this 2:30 PM - 5:15 PM jewel of high gothic architecture, illustrates the strong bond between Burgundy and Flanders. Its polychrome roofs and the golden colours of the LOCATION altar piece of the Last Judgement by Rogier Van der Weyden have made Beaune it famous. But this medieval hospital also hides other treasures: the great "Salle des Pôvres" with its richly sculpted and painted ceiling, the gothic chapel, the kitchen with an automated rotisserie