— I offer half-day cooking classes every August in a 16th-century farmhouse in Pontlevoy, a village near the château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley. We'll meet at one of the local open-air markets at 8:45 in the morning and return to the farmhouse to cook up a summer delight. Then we'll spread a table in the garden (weather permitting) with our creations, and sip natural wine from the region as we dig in and chat. We'll finish up around 2:45.
- The price is 150 euros per person.

— I also organize 3- or 4-day cooking class series throughout the year, for groups of 2 - 6.

Three-day cooking class series :
- We'll meet each morning at 8:30 at one of the open-air markets in the surrounding towns and villages (Amboise, Loches, Montrichard, Saint Aignan, Selles sur Cher...). Participants will be given precise driving directions.
- We'll return to one of two 16th-century farmhouses in Pontlevoy or Saint Georges sur Cher for a cooking class, during which time we'll cook up a scrumptious three-course plant-based meal. Then we'll sit down for lunch (in the garden, weather permitting) with an array of natural wines from the region, to chat and savor the dishes we've created.
- Around 3:30 we'll head out to one or two of the local natural wine vineyards to taste their succulent wines
(Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon, Romorantin, Cabernet Franc, Cot, Gamay, Pinot Noir), or visit a small family-owned and -run goat farm, whose goat's cheese is just short of sublime. We'll finish up the day around 6:30 pm.
We'll reverse the order on one of the days and you'll have the morning off.
- At 1 pm we'll drive to Cravant les Coteaux or Bourgeuil near Chinon (1 hour drive) to taste the celebrated red wines from the Cabernet Franc grape.
- We'll then return to the farmhouse to cook up a three-course dinner, finishing up around 10 pm.

— Each person will be supplied with an apron and receive printed out recipes, as well a list of vineyards and gustatory addresses along with interesting tourist information about the region, directions to the different destinations....
- I do not supply transportation. Each group must have their own vehicle.

— The price per person for the 3-day cooking class series, without lodging, is 500 euros.
I can point you to a couple of accommodations dear to me:
- a lounging house along the river in Saint Georges sur Cher (see listing) that runs 240 euros a night, and sleeps up to 6.
- Le Moulin du Port bed and breakfast, also in Saint Georges sur Cher, where rooms range from 95 -115 euros.

Four-day cooking class series :
- We'll follow the same schedule as the three-day series, but spend a fourth day cooking and tasting wine and cheese, perhaps visit a local organic farm and get our hands dirty picking vegetables for an evening meal.

— The price per person for the 4-day cooking class series, without lodging, is 625 euros.
Please refer to the lodging information above for the price with lodging

— I can plan these trips upon request, with a minimum advance notice of 6 weeks. When you know your dates and the number of participants, please email me to inquire about rates and availability.