FRENCH CUISINE

There is no better place to learn about French cooking than in France... and there's no better place in France than the South-West, home to a 'traditional' cuisine that not only represents the French 'taste' but knows how to periodically re-invent itself and produce sub-cuisines such as the cuisine minceur.

COOKING COURSES

A la carte cuisine has chosen a range of courses which introduce the visitor to this remarkable region of France: not just to the different culinary styles but also to the culture, history and people that have forged this cuisine.

These short culinary courses take the form of hands-on sessions - usually in the morning - followed by visits to sites of culinary interest - vineyards, duck breeder, truffle markets etc - in the afternoon. All are based in the hotels or chateaux where the chefs work. You will meet the chef and his brigade before getting down to work with them. These are genuine culinary vacations where you will get to know the food, the people and a slice of French life.

WINE & DINE BREAKS
For those who would rather taste French cusine than produce it we offer a number of short gourmet breaks in deepest France where you can enjoy the finest local produce accompanied by fine French wines.