Travel to Nice and From Aix-en-Provence

Guests are responsible for getting themselves to Nice and to Le Negresco hotel on Friday, September 20, when the retreat commences. Guests will be responsible for getting themselves from Aix-en-Provence to their departing airport or next destination on Friday, September 27.

There are daily US flights that arrive at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE), or you can fly into Paris’ Charles de Gaulle and take a train (approximately 6 hours) or additional flight to Nice. The closest airport to Aix-en-Provence is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), which is about a 30-minute drive. If you add on the brocante weekend, you can depart from Marseille or take a non-stop train directly to Charles de Gaulle in about two hours.

The Bake from Scratch team is at your disposal to help you navigate travel. Email events@bakefromscratch.com for assistance.

Booking

Half of the retreat cost (50%) is due within 48 hours along with a signed travel waiver and cancellation policy acknowledgment to secure your reservation. The second half of the retreat cost (50%) is due April 1, 2024. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Trip prices are in US dollars.

Costs

The price of the trip includes all hotel accommodations, all baking classes, some meals, some activities, and a private coach transfer to/from scheduled retreat activities. Single-occupancy, double-occupancy, and baking participant plus non-baking guest rates are available.

Your credit card will be charged by Hoffman Media, the parent company of Bake from Scratch.

Cancellation

Since the trip is nonrefundable, we suggest buying trip insurance.

If you don’t purchase travel insurance, you agree to indemnify us against any charges that might otherwise be covered by your insurance. You further agree that we are not responsible for any costs of cancellation or costs related to travel interruptions or COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, there may be limitations relating to activities. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result of changing circumstances. Please know that we are working closely with our partners to plan and execute a safe baking retreat for our guests, but there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 when traveling. By booking this baking retreat, you acknowledge and assume these risks associated with travel. 

We reserve the right to cancel this retreat if fewer than 16 participants have signed up by May 1, 2024. We will send an email confirmation to all participants when this number has been met. If Bake from Scratch initiates the cancellation, we will refund all payments.

Have a question about this baking retreat? Email events@bakefromscratch.com.

What airport do I fly into to begin the retreat in Nice?

There are daily US flights that arrive at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE), or you can fly into Paris’ Charles de Gaulle and take a train (approximately 6 hours) or additional flight to Nice. The closest airport to Aix-en-Provence is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), which is about a 30-minute drive. If you add on the brocante weekend, you can depart from Marseille or take a non-stop train directly to Charles de Gaulle in about two hours.

Can I extend my stay at the hotel?

If you’d like to inquire about additional nights in Nice or Aix-en-Provence, please email events@bakefromscratch.com. Some guests like to book a room for the night before their arrival so it is ready after all-night flights from the US.

Can I upgrade to a suite?

Upgrades are available based on availability. Email us  events@bakefromscratch.com for more information.

Is breakfast included?

Daily breakfast is included.

Are children able to attend this retreat?

All participants must be 18 years old or older to attend this baking retreat.

What should I plan to wear during baking classes?

For baking classes, activities, and travel, the dress is resort casual. Tennis shoes are recommended for standing in baking classes and walking on cobblestone streets. In France and around Europe, athletic wear is not frequently worn.

Are the baking classes hands-on?

Yes, all baking classes are hands-on.

If I book a double-occupancy package, will the hotel room have two beds?

Due to the uniqueness and European charm of the hotels, double-occupancy rooms do not have two beds. If you are traveling with a friend or adult child, you can request two sets of linens on one bed.

Is this retreat better-suited for professionals or home bakers?

Our retreats are geared for passionate home bakers, but professionals are always welcome. Whether you’re a beginning baker or someone who’s been baking for years, our baking classes and culinary experiences offer immersion into local baking cultures so there’s always something everyone can learn.

What will we be baking?

In Nice, we’ll learn how to prepare Sweet Swiss Chard Pie and Lemon Tart with Olive Oil. In Aix-en-Provence, we’ll bake gibassier and other local specialties including a market lunch.

Will we have any free time?

You will have some free time in Nice and Aix-en-Provence to explore the areas on your own. We will equip you with our list of our favorite bakeries, restaurants, and activities.

I want to bring my travel companion, but they don’t want to participate in the baking classes. What can they do?

We offer a baking participant plus non-baking guest package for this very reason! This package allows you to bake and participate in all retreat activities while your travel companion explores on their own. As a part of this package, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, welcome wine reception, farewell apéro, and transportation between Nice and Aix-en-Provence is included for your non-baking companion.

To reserve your space, email events@bakefromscratch.com. You will be required to pay your deposit within 48 hours and sign a travel waiver and acknowledgement of cancellation policy via DocuSign. Reservations will be taken in the order in which we receive emails.