Learn to cook Classic French Cuisine in Burgundy
The French gourmet dinner, a cornerstone of Gallic culture, has been placed on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Each region of France has its own particular culinary style, but the Burgundy region is home to some of the most well-known regional foods in France, including escargot, gougères (cheese puffs), Coq au Vin (chicken stew), and Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy). Cooking workshops immerse you in the Burgundian way of life, with excursions to local markets to buy for materials, tuition in cooking traditional delicacies, and then relishing the delectable results. In the Burgundy area, you may pick from a variety of culinary programs and holidays.
The Cook's Atelier in Beaune is operated by American expats Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini, a mother-daughter team. Participants in their one-day cooking classes or six-day culinary holiday are introduced to the wonders of Burgundian cuisine and the Burgundy lifestyle. Katherine Frelon's Culinary School in Marigny-le-Cahouet provides seven-day culinary holidays in La Ferme de la Lochere, a 400-year-old farmhouse. The travels to Dijon and Semur-en-Auxois, as well as lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant, are highlights. Robert Ash's five-day cooking program at Rue du Lac includes hands-on workshops, market excursions, and free time to explore the property's garden, sun terrace, and swimming pool. In addition to the culinary sessions, lodging is given at a lovely renovated farmhouse in the Burgundy region of Beaujolais.
