TOURS

Mary Evans and her travel partner, Hallie Harron, also a cookbook author, cooking teacher and former restaurant owner, offer a rotating schedule of tours, either independently or through other companies. Based in Paris and Provence, they focus on an insider's view of the true French passion for all things food and wine related. Armed with a sense of humor, lack of pretension and an in-depth knowledge of French language and culinary culture, they take groups of 8 to 12 people on an adventure in eating and drinking while visiting small neighborhoods, markets, vinyards and restaurants.

2009 Tour Schedule

Unpolished Paris  
Mary and Hallie are now offering their Unpolished Paris tour to groups by appointment. The tour includes such features as a French bread-making demonstration in an authentic boulangerie, a visit to a real Parisian home, trips to wine bars and wine museums, cooking classes in Parisian restaurants plus much, much more.  Consider booking a tour for yourself and friends.  Visit a prior schedule by clicking on Unpolished Paris above for a detailed view of what we offer.

Maison Mollans  

Discover the food, wine and beguiling charms of the romantic Drôme area of Provence . Nestled in the heart of France 's Côte du Rhone is our home base, the Maison Mollans. From there, you'll experience the region through its bustling markets, wood-burning bakeries, intimate country bistros and breathtaking countryside. You'll understand why Provence is called the “belly” of France while shopping for produce, fresh goat cheese and hearth bread. Sip Rhone wine with the locals, munch on olives cured at the village mill and sample Mollanais olive oil while learning about regional specialties through hands-on cooking classes. Come to the land of lavender fields, olive groves and vineyards and share our Provençal lifestyle.