French Cooking Classes

Do you love to cook? Are you interested in Mediterranean cuisine? We explore several ways to improve your chef skills, learn about local products and the traditional foods in Provence. Join a cooking class and take home some Provencal recipes. The following directory is a resource guide for food lovers hoping to enjoy the tastes of Provence at home or while on holidays in the region.

Jean Martin Company in the Heart the Olives of Les Baux de Provence

November 3, 2017

A Long Olive Story It has been almost 100-years since Jean Martin founded his company in the village of Maussane. In 1920, this town on the southern flank of the Alpilles range had a population of just over 1200 people. When M. Martin senior launched his business of preserving and selling the local olives grown …

Ashley Tinker · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Learning French Cuisine a Gourmet Cooking Class in Provence

October 12, 2017

I was recently invited to a full day gourmet cooking class at Jean-Marc and Alice Villard’s cooking school in their home at Maubec. #Joblove !! haha. Maubec is located in the Luberon, about 45 minutes from Avignon an hour from Aix en Provence.an hour from Aix en Provence. The class was a wonderful way to …

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Get Out of the Heat and Into Le Pistou Cooking School a Provençal Kitchen

August 30, 2017

If you’re headed for Uzes and you want to learn to make Provençal dishes you can easily prepare back home, meet Petra Carter. She’s the brains and bubbly personality behind Le Pistou Cooking School. Petra and I have become great friends since meeting last year at her cooking school.Most people who meet the vivacious Dutch/Irish …

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Cooking Classes at Cuisine de Provence the Place to Learn Provencal Recipes

May 1, 2017

Contributor blog post by Michel: We have just returned from a wonderful time in Sablet. Windsor neighbors Ed and Gwen and Bob and Darlene traveled with us. We were on the go every day but spent most evenings at home. We took day trips, hiked through villages, visited with French family, shopped the markets, caught up …

Ashley Tinker · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Cooking Class Aix en Provence with Provence Gourmet

February 27, 2017

Provence Gourmet This autumn, I was lucky to be able to participate in one of Gilles Conchy’s cooking classes in Aix en Provence. Gilles leads English cooking classes in Aix en Provence, Eygalières, and Marseille. Each class focuses on Provençal cooking, with particular regard for the different traditions of the three areas. For example, the …

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Valentine’s Day Menu from a Chef’s Wife and Wine Pairings

February 10, 2017

Yeah, I won’t lie, there are certainly some perks to being a chef’s wife. You get to be the guinea pig for his latest recipe obsession for one. I get to watch him perfect his talents while I indulge in little tastings. And while my wardrobe may not always be as forgiving after years of …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Take a Kitchen Holiday in Provence with Toquadom a Chef at Home

November 28, 2016

Yvan Gilardi has lived in Provence for over 20 years, but his grounding in French cuisine comes from the degree he earned at the École Hôtelière in Thonon-les-Bains, located in France’s Haute Savoie region. As a student of the intensive culinary program, he shared that his passion was for mastering pastry techniques. (Note: If you have …

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Seaside Villefranche 1-Bedroom Apartment

Sur le Toit is a charming, remodelled 1-bedroom vacation rental in Old Town Villefranche-sur-Mer with gorgeous views.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
One Bedroom

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Luberon B&B Absoluut Valvert

Exclusive and charming, this 5 room B&B is surrounded by nature yet is only a stone's throw from historical Bonnieux.

Luberon
Vaucluse
Bed and Breakfast

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French Riviera 2-Bedroom Holiday Apartment

Chez Nous is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom penthouse apartment on a quiet pedestrian street known as Villefranche-sur-Mer's garden street.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

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Studio Apartment Minutes from Aix-en-Provence

Surrounded by vineyards, the air-conditioned studio apartment has a bedroom, bathroom, a small kitchenette, and a sitting area.

Bouches du Rhone
One Bedroom

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Holiday Apartment 3-Bedrooms in an Olive Grove

A delightful 3-bedroom holiday apartment at Domaine des Escavalins is an organic olive farm. Well-appointed and private, the gite has room for six (6) people.

Var
Three Bedrooms

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Bee Pattern Drinking Glasses

Made by La Rochère, this French glassware is sturdy and easy to clean. The cheerful bee pattern will remind you of summertime in Provence. They are sold as a set of two by French Address.

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Heart-Shaped Plates in Olive Wood

Add some flair to your next dinner party with these heart-shaped plates made with French olive wood. Sold individually, these plates are easy to maintain; wash them in soap and water and dry them immediately. Not suitable for dishwashers. They are sold by My French Country Home Box.

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Large White Cotton Market Bag

Produced by Tampico these bags are made in southern France. My French Country Home chose this bag made from pure cotton with round handles stitched in genuine leather. It is a tote is perfectly suited for your shopping or alternatively as a weekend getaway bag. Dimensions: 63 x 29 x 30 cm (24.8×11.4×11.8″)

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Winter Recipes and Menu Collection

Featuring 20 recipes from the South of France for winter weather along with menu suggestions, all designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable. These multi-course menus are a celebration of Provence and its seasonal ingredients. We encourage you to try these dishes, create your own menus, and enjoy your culinary creations this winter.

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Natural Rosé-scented Soap from Provence

Rose et Marius soaps are made with 97% natural ingredients (palm oil free). Formulated with poppy and olive oil from Provence and infused with a concentration of an exclusive fragrance that smells like rosé in the summer.

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Maison Pichon Braided Ceramic Baskets

My French Country Home is showcasing Maison Pichon braided ceramic baskets. These decorative pottery stands are beautiful decorations but equally practical on your kitchen counter for fruit or other objects. Available in two colours, the Maison Pichon products are handmade in Uzes.

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Quilted Tote Bags in Provencal Fabrics

These large tote bags come in a range of Provencal fabrics. Whether you choose lavender, wild flowers or one of the other two patterns these sturdy bags are light yet strong enough to carry all the necessary accessories and even a laptop. The bags are made with printed and quilted fabric and have solid handles.

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French Linen Tablecloth Fresh Herb Design

My French Country Home brings the beauty and fragrance of a French herb garden to your home with this Fine Herbs Linen Tablecloth. Designed with an elegant display of the most beloved culinary herbs, this tablecloth adds a fresh, botanical charm to any dining setting. 100% high-quality linen. Measures: 170x250cm / 67×98″

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Gorgeous Woven Basket Bag in 3 Colours

My French Country Home has sourced a practical woven Andale Basket Bag featuring leather shoulder straps. It is available in sky blue, mandarin, and yellow. This bag is the perfect size for running errands and includes an interior pocket for organization.

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French Cooking Classes

Jean Martin Company in the Heart the Olives of Les Baux de Provence

Learning French Cuisine a Gourmet Cooking Class in Provence

Get Out of the Heat and Into Le Pistou Cooking School a Provençal Kitchen

Cooking Classes at Cuisine de Provence the Place to Learn Provencal Recipes

Cooking Class Aix en Provence with Provence Gourmet

Valentine’s Day Menu from a Chef’s Wife and Wine Pairings

Take a Kitchen Holiday in Provence with Toquadom a Chef at Home

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