French Cooking School
Gourmet Cuisine & Cooking Classes
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EUR
€3,725
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Days
6
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Nights
5
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| PRICE FROM | DURATION | |
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EUR
€3,725
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Days
6
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Nights
5
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Introduction
Experience the delights of authentic French gourmet cooking in the home of French cuisine, with top chefs and luxury accommodation.
Your hosts and tutors are acclaimed chefs who use the freshest ingredients with an emphasis on distinct flavours and meticulous presentation. Their passion and enthusiasm for cooking will stimulate your own love of food, and their expertise will help you gain confidence and perfect your cooking skills and techniques in the kitchen. Meet local artisans, gain insights into the farm-to-table philosophy and enjoy the convivial atmosphere, in a charming 200-year-French farmhouse kitchen.
Note: This a beginner-friendly experience. For a more advanced cooking course please view Mastering French Cooking itinerary. Classes are limited to just six students, ensuring personalised attention and a truly intimate learning experience.
Your accommodation:
Conveniently located just an hour from Mont Saint-Michel or only 1 hour and 20 minutes by train from Paris, your accommodation is in a renovated farmhouse set in a walnut grove in the heart of the idyllic rural western Loire region. Blending rustic charm with modern comforts, the luxuriously appointed ensuite bedrooms offer stunning views stretching out over the countryside. Depending on the number of guests, some guests may also be accommodated in a delightful boutique B&B in the nearby village (transfer time is 10 minutes).
Itinerary
Day 1 : Laval > Cooking School
On arrival at Laval Railway Station transfer to your accommodation (check-in time is from 5pm) and settle in. This evening join your host for an introduction to the course followed by complimentary champagne and canapés. Later, sit down with the group to enjoy a gourmet 6-course dinner which includes fresh foods from the farmhouse garden and local artisan producers.
Day 2 : Cooking School
Enjoy a delicious breakfast that includes fresh croissants, breads, preserves and beverages. After that you will be off to Laval’s market for shopping and sightseeing. Return and meet your chef for an initial introduction to the kitchen. Learn basic knife skills, the care of knives, safety, sharpening and simple cuts for a range of vegetables. Your day progresses with a range of demonstrations and hands-on classes. Enjoy lunch and then dinner after each class.
Day 3 : Cooking School
After breakfast you will receive a menu with instructions for today’s classes, followed by cooking demonstrations. You will prepare delicious meals, learn more about traditional methods and master cooking techniques.
Day 4 : Cooking School > Sustainable Sheep Farm Excursion
Another day to create flavourful dishes and learn new cooking techniques. In the afternoon you will visit a local sustainable sheep farm that produces delicious cheeses and yogurt. Return for another class followed by dinner.
Day 5 : Cooking School > Vitre Excursion
Today you and your team will prepare dinner, from designing your dish to presenting the final plate. Take a break for lunch before travelling to Vitre for shopping and sightseeing in this charming medieval town. Return to the cooking school and finish preparing your special dinner, to be enjoyed at its culmination.
Day 6 : Cooking School > Laval
After breakfast you will check out of your accommodation by 10am and transfer to Laval Railway Station for your onward travel.
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Pricing
Pricing (per person), EUR
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2025 |
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| 7 Mar – 3 Oct |
€3,725 |
€3,725 |
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2026 |
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| 6 Mar – 2 Oct |
€3,725 |
€3,725 |
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2025
7 Mar – 3 Oct
Twin: from $3725
Single: from $ 3725
2026
6 Mar – 2 Oct
Twin: from $3725
Single: from $ 3725
Departs
| 2025 | 2026 |
| 20 Jun | 6, 13 Mar |
| 19 Sep | 22 May |
| 3 Oct | 5, 19 Jun |
| 21 Aug | |
| 18 Sep | |
| 2 Oct |
Type of Journey
Culinary, small group experience: Stay and learn at a French Cooking School. Enquire about adding touring before and/or after your culinary course.
Included
- 5 nights’ accommodation in the farmhouse or at a delightful village B&B
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners
- Welcome reception with champagne and canapes
- Shared arrival and departure transfers from Laval Railway Station
- Shared excursion as per the itinerary
- Hands-on cooking classes as per the itinerary
- All cooking equipment
- A folder with menus and recipes from your cooking classes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
Important Notes
- Pricing is subject to change
- Please enquire about pricing for alternative dates
- Alternative dates require a minimum of 4 guests
- Arrivals and departures are available at select times
Please refer to World Journeys terms & conditions
