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– You may check-in to your room anytime after 2pm on Sunday afternoon
– Enjoy welcome aperitifs and canapés on the terrace
– Traditional French cuisine consisting of a delicious 4 course dinner with wine and coffee will be served by your hosts in the evening at 7pm
Accommodation
This lovingly restored French farmhouse is surrounded by breathtaking views of the idyllic Gascony countryside.
As a result of his love of France and passion for French cuisine, professional chef David moved to the village of Gramont in France’s Gascony region in 2002. It was here he met and joined forces with Chef Bernard, who has owned and run a successful restaurant in Gramont, Le Petit Feuillant, for over twenty-five years. Their vision was to design a cookery course that would give guests the chance learn an impressive range of skills as well as how to prepare delicious French menus in just under a week. Making French cuisine enjoyable and accessible to all. David and Bernard are passionate about the food and wine from the Gascon area. During your French cooking classes either in the main house kitchen or in the professional kitchen of ... Read All
As a result of his love of France and passion for French cuisine, professional chef David moved to the village of Gramont in France’s Gascony region in 2002. It was here he met and joined forces with Chef Bernard, who has owned and run a successful restaurant in Gramont, Le Petit Feuillant, for over twenty-five years. Their vision was to design a cookery course that would give guests the chance learn an impressive range of skills as well as how to prepare delicious French menus in just under a week. Making French cuisine enjoyable and accessible to all. David and Bernard are passionate about the food and wine from the Gascon area. During your French cooking classes either in the main house kitchen or in the professional kitchen of the Auberge (“French Farmhouse Restaurant”) which is a few minutes from your accommodation, you’ll have the pleasure of cooking seasonally with fresh food you’ve purchased yourself from the local French market.
Recommended by Alastair Sawday, this cookery holiday is set in the peaceful village of Gramont in a lovingly restored French farmhouse, surrounded by breathtaking views of the idyllic Gascony countryside.
Features
– All rooms are twin/doubles with private bathrooms and air conditioning
– Just 5 guest rooms in the main house all with stunning South facing views with a gite next door for B&B guests
– WiFi available in the house but not in the guest bedrooms
– Your hosts have a cocker spaniel dog who is allowed in the house but never in the kitchen nor guest bedroom
– Terrace with breathtaking views
– Cook with one English and one French acclaimed chefs within the region
– Use locally grown, seasonal ingredients and taste regional wines
– A short walk from the local honey museum
– A few minutes from the Chateau de Gramont
Nearest airport: Toulouse (65 km away)
The French Cooking and Wine Holiday is a beautiful course. There is something for everyone in this course, from exquisite and authentic cooking to local sightseeing, Armagnac tasting sessions and of course having a great time dining and reaping the rewards of a busy cooking day.
An amazing week in a beautiful setting of Southern France. Chefs David and Bernard were so very nice with incredible enthusiasm for teaching us great cooking skills. It was a wonderful experience highly recommended for anyone who would enjoy learning new cooking skills in a fabulous place.
Does exactly what it promises and so much more. It was very hands on so we all learned an enormous amount and got to eat the fruits of our labours each day. Plus we visited museums, chateaux, had a private Armagnac tasting, shopped at the market, toured the area and ate like kings. Excellent course.
- Suitable for all from beginners to experienced foodies
- Minimum age 17 with no upper age limit
- Your hosts are British and French so all cooking classes are taught in English and French
- Many people on the course travel solo and this course attracts guests from around the world for a wonderfully sociable and culinary experience
- All dietary requirements must be communicated at the time of booking
- Many solo guests travel on this cookery holiday and the groups are fun and sociable
-If you are travelling alone please choose the private room option when you book.
- All arrivals are on Sunday
- Departures are on Friday
Please find below some information regarding the accommodation and location of the holiday which may be useful when deciding if this is the right holiday for you; should you have an further questions, please contact us and we will be happy to help
- We generally do not recommend this location for those with restricted mobility, and there is no wheelchair accessibility
- The accommodation has one room (twin/double) available on the ground floor with 1 step to the room, and 1 low step to the shower; please feel free to ask if it is available
Nearest airport:
Toulouse (65 km away 50 minutes from school)
Alternative airports:
Bergerac (100km 1hour 20mins), Bordeaux (140km 1 hour 50mins), Carcassonne (110km 1 hour 30mins)
Airport transfers:
Transfers can be added by arrangement to and from Toulouse airport - prices are based on up to 4 people sharing with reasonable luggage that will fit into a regular car. The price of the transfer is 70 euros each way but the price may be shared depending on how many people are travelling in the car. If you would like to arrange a transfer, please either get in touch with Not In The Guidebooks a minimum of 14 days before departure.
By public transport:
From the central bus station in Toulouse airport you can take a take a bus to the central bus station in Toulouse for 5€ one way, where it can be pre-arranged for your hosts to collect you using the transfer service which you can add on and pay locally.
Car hire and parking:
A car will allow you to fully explore and appreciate the local area, and parking is available at or near the school. If you are travelling by car, please get in touch with us for specific driving instructions.
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