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How do I add my name to a Patricia
Wells class wait list?
Please complete the form on the following
link to add your name to the wait list for any
two classes: Patricia Wells Class wait list.
What is the best way to get to Provence?
From Paris-Charles de Gaulle you can take the TGV
(fast train) to Montélimar or Avignon; from
there, take a rental car to Vaison-la-Romaine. Or,
from Paris (center), take the TGV from Gare de Lyon
to Montélimar or Avignon and rent a car.
Click
here for additional information on Airports and
Trains in Provence.
What should I wear?
Paris: While dress is informal, the class does
include lunches in two of Paris's best restaurants.
You'll want to feel comfortable (i.e. dressed for
dining in Paris) while there.
Provence: Casual and comfortable, with appropriate
dress for the restaurant meals. Be sure to bring
a sweater and/or shawl for those occasional cool
evenings outdoors.
What will the weather
be like when I am there?
Provence: Most days are sunny and even in summer
the nights are refreshingly cool. We have many meals
outside whenever the weather allows, so please bring
a sweater or light jacket. It does rain, of course,
and we move all activities inside then. For the truffle
class, we're usually favored with sunny days, but
that's never a certainty. Even in Provence the winter
weather can be cold and blustery.
Paris: A friend likes to say that the bad weather
is Paris's best-kept secret. While it's rarely very
hot or very cold, it's often cloudy and rain so you
should plan to bring a raincoat and an umbrella.
Current
Paris weather
Current
Provence weather
For more information about the weather here are several
Internet sites:
In English, the CNN site gives five-day forecasts
for Marseille, which is in the same region as Vaison
and has basically the same weather. The address
is
http://europe.cnn.com/WEATHER/eu/France/MarseilleLFMX.html
Yahoo includes a five-day forecast for Orange,
which is even closer to Vaison than Marseille. http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/FRXX0167_f.html
And in French, the url for France's national
weather service is: http://www.meteo.fr/meteonet/index.htm
Can you offer any advice on dialing long distance to France?
Yes, we suggest you use the following
website for time differences and calling codes: http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/index.htm
What are the ages of the other participants?
Our youngest participant so far was 25 and our
oldest a very vigorous 79.
Is there a minimum age requirement for students?
'At Home with Patricia Wells' classes are designed for adults only, therefore all students must be at least 21 years old.
What level of cooking expertise is required?
The programs and menus are suitable for both beginners
and more experienced home cooks.
How much cooking is involved and what is the
daily schedule?
In Provence, we prepare five meals together at
home, some casual and easy and some more ambitious.
There is a comparable amount of cooking in both the
Fitness Week and Wine Week. Please choose below the
class that interests you to see a sample menu and
class schedule :
If I add my name to the waiting list, what are
the chances I will get in?
There are occasional cancellations, but by their
nature those are completely unpredictable. The length
of the waiting list is no indicator of your chances
of actually getting into a full class. Flexibility
to travel on short notice and luck are more important.
Do you offer half-day or day classes in Paris
or Provence?
Unfortunately, Patricia's busy schedule does not
permit her to offer half-day or day classes in either
Paris or Provence.
What activities are available for my spouse/partner
who is not participating in the classes?
The answer depends on the partner's interest. Some
go biking or golfing, some go fishing and others explore
the Côtes-du-Rhône vineyards in the region.
Others tour nearby sites in Avignon, Aix-en-Provence,
the Pont-du-Gard ... And others read, sit in the Vaison
cafés, or stay by the pool at their hotel and
(or so we're told) talk on their cell phones.
Can my (non-participating) spouse/partner come
to meals with the group?
A non-participating spouse/partner will be welcome
to join the group for the final lunch at Chanteduc,
on Friday.
What does lodging cost?
Provence: Recommended
B&B's
and hotels in the area are quite reasonably priced,
about 100 € / night at current rates.
Paris: As
you know, in Paris the sky is the limit.
But there are moderately priced hotels(again,
in the 125 € range) and close to
the Rue Jacob studio.
How can I determine the exchange rate between the dollar and the Euro?
We suggest you visit the following website: http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi
When does the class begin?
Paris: Monday at 10 a.m. at the Rue Jacob studio.
Provence: Sunday at 7 p.m. at Chanteduc for cocktails
and dinner.
Truffles: Monday at 7 p.m. at Chanteduc for
cocktails and dinner.
When does the class end?
Paris: after lunch on Friday.
Provence: after lunch on Friday.
Truffles: after lunch on Friday.
("After lunch" is obviously
imprecise, but the lunches tend
to be long, generally ending around
2:30 P.M.)
How many classes can I enroll in each year?
Due to the popularity of these classes we request that you
enroll in only one class per year.
What is the smoking policy?
Smoking is not permitted in either the Paris or the Provence classes.
Is there an Internet Cafe in Vaison-la-Romaine?
Yes. Wifi Internet access is available at several
of the cafés on the Place Montfort using your own computer as well
as at :
Net & Cie
30 ZO de l'Ouveze
84110 Vaison-la-Romaine
Tel: 04 90 28 97 41
Website: www.net-cie.com
Email: info@net-cie.com
Open Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 6 :30 pm,
Saturday 9:00 am to noon. Closed Sunday.
American keyboard. English spoken
What is your cancellation
policy?
Terms and Conditions: – Refund
Policy
The $1,500 class deposit is a commitment by Patricia Wells
to hold your place in the class, and a
commitment by you to participate. The deposit
should be considered non-refundable. (Under
special circumstances we may refund the
deposit if you cancel more than 120 days
before the class begins and we are able
to find another student to fill your place.)
All refunds are subject to a $150 service charge
to cover any bank fees incurred
by Patricia Wells Ltd.
All refunds for cancellations that occur within 120
days of the class start date, both the deposit and the
final payment, will be handled by your personal travel
insurance. Travel insurance can be obtained by speaking
with a local travel agent or by visiting one of the many
travel insurance sites on the web. One website that has
been used by previous students for trip insurance is: http://www.insuremytrip.com/
In the event that “At Home with Patricia
Wells” should
cancel for any reason , all fees, including
deposits, will be fully refunded.
The costs of any travel arrangements you
may have made will not be reimbursed.
Please note that Patricia
Wells makes this information available for
your convenience. Neither she nor any of her affiliated
companies, partners or employees
has any interest in any possible companies
on this page, be it financial or otherwise. The user
is therefore advised that they enter into contract
with these companies at their own
risk.
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