What to do and see in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France: The Best Cooking Classes

The Circle of Misse house sits on one branch of the historic Pilgrim’s route to Santiago de Compostelo. We continue the ethos of the Pilgrim’s way by being a way-station offering succour, guidance and encouragement as you venture out into your creative pursuits and projects. So come Cook, Write, Paint or just Be.

Chef le Grande food and wine pairing classes, & bespoke cookery classes brought to your holiday accommodation What better way to indulge your passion for French food and wine than by taking a day class in cookery, a class that teaches professional wine tasting techniques, or a bespoke wine-pairing event? Whole and half-days – tailor made to your own requirements.

Do you have a sweet tooth ? You love pastry and want to learn how to make your own pastries as a great chef ? I’d be pleased to share with you my 30 years of experience and passion, to help you make your favorite pastries. We can create together all sorts of « gourmandises » during friendly workshops. Then you shall go back home, satisfied with your creations and a recipies book.

CookDordogne at Le Chevrefeuille offers regional cookery courses, family cookery courses, cooking demonstrations and market tours all year around. Our One Day Regional Cookery Course is for all levels of budding and enthusiastic cooks. The day starts with a local market tour with Chef Ian where he will explain the vast array of local produce and share with you his experience and knowledge of buying and preparing food from this amazing, unique region. Then it's back to the kitchen to cook a delicious long lunch. Our Family Cookery Course runs from 10am to 1pm. The course will focus on some regional classics as well as some innovative cooking tips which will help you back in your own kitchen. During the morning you will be guided through preparing your own two course lunch. Our Cooking Demonstrations are for those who wish to relax, taste and watch Chef Ian prepare some of the delights from the Perigord Noir. All courses are in English. Accommodation is also available.

Located in the center of Mérignac, L'Accord Parfait is a magnificent wine cellar filled with pretty nuggets from France and elsewhere, discovered and selected by the winegrowers by two sommeliers, Jean and Mathias. True passionate, they make you travel by making you discover pretty wines with unbeatable quality / price ratios and beautiful food pairings and homemade wines!

I am lucky to live in the heart of Saint Emilion, therefore in the heart of one of the most beautiful and richest vineyards in the world. Catering professional, now trainer with winemakers and wine tourism director of Château Haut-Piquat, I welcome you to the Château in Lussac: A unique wine estate in terms of its buildings, its vineyard, its environment and its view.