immersive culinary concept :
market tour, cooking class, 5-course lunch, & local wine pairings
200 euros per person (20% tax included)
Optional lunch guest see below*
4.5 - 5 hours
Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
For up to 6 participants
Taught in English
More than just a cooking class, this is our core immersive experience.
Discover the vibrant Saint Michel neighborhood with a guided visit, followed by a market tour at the Marché des Capucins.
Then, enjoy a hands-on cooking class at The Gastronome, where you'll create and savor a five-course seasonal bistro meal, expertly paired with local wines.
*Optional lunch guest: Full immersion participants may invite one lunch guest for 50 euros per person (20% tax included). Guests are invited to arrive at 12:15-12:30 to join the lunch portion of the day.
Private Immersion Experiences:
This class can be made private for 1-8 people.
For more information about availability, custom options, and pricing for private experiences, please contact us here.
Special Skills Days!
On July 22, 23, and 24, we will be covering different skills and recipes each day.
For more information, see our upcoming events page.
The Canelé: Bake Bordeaux’s Iconic Pastry
Step into the world of French baking with this 2-hour class dedicated to Bordeaux’s iconic canelé.
As the canelés bake to perfection, the chef will introduce you to another classic treat—the delicate Madeleine.
We’ll conclude by tasting both pastries together, paired with a complimentary glass of local wine or a regionally inspired cocktail.
2 hours
Saturday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, 4 - 6 pm
For up to 8 participants
Taught in English
70 euros per person (20% tax included)
Essentials of Duck: Flavors of Southwest France
In this hands-on class, you’ll master the art of pan-searing duck breast and sample home-cured duck prosciutto along with a classic duck parmentier prepared by the chef.
After cooking, you’ll enjoy your plated duck entrée, served with Sarlat potatoes and a red wine sauce, accompanied by a glass of local wine.
2 - 2.5 hours
Saturday, 10:30 am - 1 pm
*Also available for private groups outside of scheduled classes. Please get in touch to learn more.
For up to 8 participants
Taught in English
90 euros per person (20% tax included)
the gâteau basque & the Canelé: regional pastry specialties
125 euros pp for group classes
Starting at 500 euros (20% tax included) for a small group (for 1 - 4 people)
For this hands-on cooking class, we delve into the secrets of creating southwest France’s most beloved pastry specialites, focusing on the Gâteau Basque and the local specialty, Canelés.
Your class includes a tasting & beverage plus a take-away box.
the dune blanche: the local cream filled puff pastry
Starting at 500 euros (20% tax included) for small group (1 - 4 people)
In this hands-on class, we explore the versatile pâte à choux, a unique dough used for making puff pastries. You will learn to prepare both savory and sweet varieties.
In Bordeaux, this dough is famously utilized to create a local specialty, the Dune Blanche. Includes a tasting & beverage plus a take-away box.
For individual private instruction to small groups.
2.5 - 3 hours
Taught in English or French
tarts and pies : Sweet & Savory
In this hands-on class, you'll master the basics of crafting traditional French tart dough (pâte brisée) and classic American flaky pie dough.
Includes a delicious three-course lunch (with both sweet and savory offerings) and wine pairings.
Tart and pie dough fabrication is a skill that can be a stand-alone pastry class -or- it could be worked into an immersive class.
4 - 4.5 hours
Private group only
For up to 6 participants
Taught in English
200 euros per person (20% tax included)