From epicurean delights, beautiful architecture and landscapes, cooking holidays in France stands for all things beautiful, romantic and refined. During a culinary vacation, discover Paris, thecity of lights, where our extraordinary chefs teach you the secrets of famous French cuisine. Taste worldclass wines on our private wine tours in Bordeaux and Burgundy, where our longstanding relationships with winemakers will give you special access to cellars and vineyards. Join a group cooking course in the countrysideof Brittany, Gascony and Loire Valley, touring its beautiful chateaux and vineyards. Set of with our Michelin starred chefs for a tailor-made cooking course in Southern France and be seduced by the aromas of herbs and lavender fields of Provence.

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France : Brittany

Brittany on a Plate
  • Savour world class oysters & lobster
  • Learn from our Michelin-star trained chef
  • Explore King Arthur’s country and medieval castles
  • Taste local ciders, cheeses and crepes

Trip Length: 7 days

Dates: March-November

Type: Small GroupIntensive Cooking

Nearest Airport: Paris, Dinard

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France : Loire Valley

Farm to Table Cooking
  • Cook with our Michelin-star trained chef
  • Learn classic and innovative French dishes
  • Explore UNESCO sites and medieval villages
  • Stay in a 200-yr old renovated farmhouse

Trip Length: 2-7 days

Dates: Feb – Sept

Type: Small GroupIntensive Cooking

Nearest Train Station: Laval, Loire Valley

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France : Loire Valley

Cooking in Chateaux Country
  • Learn from our master chefs in an informal environment
  • Be inspired and gain confidence in the kitchen
  • Stay in the heart of the Loire Valley, France’s bread basket
  • Visit picturesque markets, food artisans and beautiful chateaux

Trip Length: 7 days

Dates: April-December

Type: Small GroupIntensive Cooking

Nearest Airport/Train: Paris, Tours, Poitiers

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France : Paris

Paris a la Carte
  • Marvel at iconic monuments and artistic treasures
  • Cook a gourmet meal with our Master chefs
  • Eat, shop at markets and live like a Parisian
  • Be seduced by one of the most romantic cities in the world

Trip Length: min 2 nights

Dates: Year-round upon request

Type: Private, Intensive Cooking, Culinary Journey

Nearest Airport: Paris

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France : Provence

Escape to Provence
  • Hide away in acres of wild Provence scenery
  • Learn Provencal dishes from our Michelin-starred chefs
  • Enjoy guided wine tastings and oenology workshops
  • Luxuriate in our 5* chateau hotel and spa

Trip Length: 2-3 days

Dates: March – December

Type: PrivateIntensive Cooking, Wine

Nearest Airport: Nice, Southern France

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France : Provence – Avignon

Avignon on a Plate
  • Cook an expert meal with some of the best chefs in the region
  • Sleep in a history 14th century cardinal residence in the heart of Avignon
  • Visit the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape
  • Explore UNESCO sites at your doorstep

Trip Length: 3-7 days

Dates: year-round

Type: PrivateIntensive Cooking, Wine

Nearest Airport: Marseilles, TGV train: Avignon

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France : Southern France

Cuisine and Spa on Côte d’Azur
  • Cook a gourmet menu with a Michelin-star chef
  • Stay in a hill-top village, one of the prettiest on the coast
  • Dine at the chef’s table and go behind the scenes
  • Indulge in an award-winning hotel & spa

Trip Length: 3 nights/ 4 days

Dates: Year-round upon request

Type: Private, Intensive Cooking

Nearest Airport: Nice

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France : South West France, Gascony

Classic Cooking in Gascony
  • Stay in the heart of unspoilt Gascony
  • Rolling hills, bastide towns, sunflowers
  • Savour traditional food & excellent wines
  • Enjoy warm, homely environment

Trip Length: 3 and 6 days

Dates: April – October

Type: Small GroupIntensive Cooking

Nearest Airport: Toulouse, Bordeaux

French Cuisine

The French Cuisine

France is considered the world’s premier destination for sophisticated cuisine, representing an immense wealth of regional specialties. You can find delightful meals across the country from street corners, open-air markets, simple cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants. A feast for the senses awaits visitors of this culinary Mecca.

Almost all the famous French dishes are regional specialities, some of which have become popular throughout France (such as Coq au Vin and Foie Gras) while others are mainly enjoyed in the regions in which they originate. Each region, in addition to boasting local specialities, also has a general style of cooking and choice of ingredients. In Provence the air is scented with Provençal herbs and lavender. Its food typically features olive oil, herbs and fresh vegetables that you can explore with our master chef during market visits. If you travel further to the South you will be seduced by the variety of fresh seafood on our culinary tour on the French Riviera. Brittany is a fascinating mix of spectacular coastline, rolling hills, magical islands, Celtic culture and rich tradition, gastronomy and friendly people. Their cuisine is famous about first class oysters and lobsters that you can enjoy in the shadows of medieval castles. Very typical regional cooking classes await you in the unspoilt French countryside of Gascony or in the Loire valley, an outstanding region for culinary adventures and touring the UNESCO listed chateaux. Paris is the heart of the country and few places in the world can claim greater stature in food and dining experiences. Get an insider view of Paris from our chefs and food guides who will craft the perfect culinary itinerary for you.

There is hardly an area of France in which vines are not cultivated. We offer exceptional vineyard visits, wine pairing and tasting tours in the most famous regions Burgundy and Bordeaux.