Williams-Sonoma announces a once-in-lifetime culinary experience sweepstakes to the Burgundy region of France. The winner and a guest will partake in an epicurean adventure at The Cook’s Atelier (thecooksatelier.com), a French cooking school, gourmet food center and wine shop in the historic town of Beaune. The prize includes lodging at The Cook’s Atelier pied-à-terre and a five-day workshop focused on classic French cooking techniques and market shopping. A $3,000 airfare voucher is also included.

The Cook’s Atelier, currently featured in the Williams-Sonoma Winter 2016 catalog, was founded in 2008 by an American mother and daughter duo, Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini. The Atelier leads market tours and offers hands on cooking classes that incorporate seasonal ingredients and regional specialties. Classic French recipes, such as gougères and mussels with fennel and saffron, and product launches by French makers, such as the new Le Creuset Matte Collection, are also highlighted in the catalog.

“We’re excited to offer this exceptional culinary experience to kick off our 60th anniversary,” said Janet Hayes, President of Williams-Sonoma. “France and French cooking are important parts of our brand’s history.”

It was a trip to France that first inspired Williams-Sonoma founder Chuck Williams to open a cookware shop in Sonoma, California in 1956. Mr. Williams is credited with introducing American cooks to the soufflé dish, Madeleine mold and sauté pan, among several other French-made products. His passion for discovering and sharing the tools to prepare signature French dishes left a lasting impression on the American kitchen.

For official rules and to enter the sweepstakes, visit http://www.williams-sonoma.com/francetrip.

Enter for a chance to win five days at The Cook’s Atelier, a cooking school and epicurean center located in a charming town in the heart of Burgundy. Winners will stay at the pied-à-terre and enjoy a five day workshop where you’ll practice classic French cooking techniques and learn to shop local markets (Approximate Retail Value: $9,400); NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN; odds of winning depend upon number of eligible entries received; Sweepstakes begins on December 24, 2015 and ends on January 21, 2016; open only to residents of the 50 United States of America or the District of Columbia who are 18 years old or older as of entry time; void where prohibited; see Official Rules for complete details at http://www.williams-sonoma.com/francetrip; Sponsor: Williams-Sonoma, 3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109.

About Williams-Sonoma

Since its founding by Chuck Williams in 1956, the Williams-Sonoma brand has been bringing people together around food. A member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, Williams-Sonoma is a leading specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home, providing world-class service and an engaging customer experience. Products include cookware, cooks’ tools, cutlery, electrics, bake ware, food, tabletop and bar, outdoor, cookbooks, as well as furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. Each store has a professional demonstration kitchen for cooking classes and tastings conducted by expert culinary staff. Williams-Sonoma Cooking Schools, located in select locations in the U.S. and Australia, offer hands-on classes led by professional chefs. A comprehensive gift registry program for weddings and other special events is available in stores and online. On williams-sonoma.com and the Williams-Sonoma blog, Taste, customers can find recipes, tips, and techniques that help them create delicious meals and wonderful memories.