Bordered on the east by the Rhine River and on the west by the rugged Vosges Mountains lies Alsace — a true gourmand’s delight. Its remarkably rich soil, long summer days, and brilliant blue skies are ideal for grains (sweet breads), fruit trees (eaux de vie and fruit tarts), and for slowly ripening grapes which produce the delicious Alsatian wines — wines which rival the very best in France. Imagine tasting a perfectly ripe, golden Munster cheese with a fine glass of Gewurztraminer or a slice of poached Alsatian foie gras with a Tokay Pinot Gris. Choucroute, tarte flambée (a thick, creamy onion tart), and matelot à l’alsacienne (a fish stew with Reisling wine sauce) round out the local specialties.

Come savor these flavors with us in Marlenheim at the lovely Hôtel Le Cerf where we will be wined, dined, and introduced to the secrets of classic and contemporary Alsacian cuisine with Michel Husser, a Michelin two-star chef, as our guide. Chef Husser is the fourth generation of Husser chefs to delight his guests with the most exquisite dishes Alsace has to offer. And, he does so with a warmth and exuberance which is extraordinary.

This exciting program includes two hands-on cooking classes with Chef Husser. Also included is a market visit, a grape picking expedition with the Chef, the opportunity to visit the charming town of Strasbourg, and several winery visits with Idégustations.