Course overview

Go learn to cook French specialities, sample fine Bordeaux wine and immerse yourself in the French culture on this unique 6 night/7 day cooking holiday including cooking lessons, accommodation in a 19th century chateau just outside of Bordeaux, wine tasting, guided tours and much more more details...

School overview

This beautiful 19th century chateau in a charming village just outside Bordeaux is the setting for your French cookery holiday; providing you with a stunning location to learn about the wines of this famous region and traditional French cuisine

Included in price

• 2 cooking lessons, lasting 3 hours each followed by lunch or dinner including the delicious food you have prepared during the lesson
• 1 duck workshop
• 1 wine tasting lesson tasting 7 different wines, lasting 3 hours
• All cooking materials and ingredients for cooking and wine lessons
• Seasonal fresh ingredients from the kitchen and garden
• 6 nights accommodation in a 19th century chateau
• A double room with en-suite bathroom
• Check in any time after 3pm, check-out by 11am
• A buffet continental breakfast each morning
• 2 meals at the Chateau during the week including wine
• 5 meals during your outdoor visits during the week
• A guided outdoor market tour
• A private city tour of Bordeaux
• A tour of Graves, Saunternes, Chateau de la Brede and Saint-Emilion
• A visit to Arachon with oyster tasting
• Your hostess will be your tutor for the cooking and wine lessons and assist you throughout the week
• Please note that car hire is required to fully enjoy this course

Course start days

Fridays