Cooking Schools

Fall Menu Cooking Class at Atelier Laurel and Delicious Lunch in Provence

September 25, 2026

Stephanie Villegas greeted us with a bright smile that matched the incredible fall weather that we were all enjoying in Provence. She had set the table for lunch, but there was some chopping, stirring, slicing, and dicing work to do before we could eat. Outfitted in her signature olive green Atelier Laurel aprons, six of …

French Cooking Classes · Guest Post · Taste

From Local Markets to the Table: Inside an Authentic Provençal Cooking Experience

May 18, 2026

There is a time of day in Aix-en-Provence when shutters crack open, the lift softens, and the air is filled with the scent of warm stone and fresh herbs. It is that exact moment, as the city awakes, that an authentic Provençal cooking experience begins. It doesn’t start in the kitchen, but in the historic …

French Cooking Classes · Sue Aran · Taste

The Art of Food: Cooking Classes with Suzanne Kay in Provence

October 30, 2024

For the past 11 years, I have guided tours through Provence. One of my tours, Edible Provence, offers two (2) cooking classes. Last year, I was very disappointed with one of the cooking class instructors I’d been using and needed to find someone new. While browsing the internet, I landed on the website of the …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Taste

A Great Cooking Class in Provence and Lunch with Recipes at Atelier Laurel

March 27, 2024

The six of us were gathered around the island in Stephanie Villegas’ kitchen wearing olive green Laurel aprons. It was time for our group to stop the banter and pay attention to the chef; otherwise, we might not eat lunch. We were at Atelier Laurel for a hands-on cooking class with Stephanie in Fontvieille, a …

French Cooking Classes · Learning French · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Mastering French Cuisine and Language: Cooking Classes in the Charming Alpilles

March 25, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce our new and exciting service – Cooking and Conversation classes in my village of Fontvieille in the Alpilles. French Language Cooking Classes: In collaboration with Catherine, a certified French teacher with over 25 years of experience, our two-hour class provides a unique blend of culinary techniques and language acquisition. It’s …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Cooking Classes · Taste

Win a Virtual Cooking Class Giveaway from Let’s Eat the World

November 22, 2021

Building on their successful cooking school, our friends at Let’s Eat the World – Cook’n With Class Experiences offer virtual classes in addition to their regular (in-person) culinary programming in Paris and Uzès. Win a Virtual Cooking Class The online courses and culinary workshops include tasty options from mastering classic sauces, learning French Pâtisserie, bread …

French Cooking Classes · Martine Bertin-Peterson · Taste

Virtual Cooking Club Book a Taste of Travel Now

February 22, 2021

While we plan our late 2021 and 2022 travel, why not escape to sunny Provence, Portugal or Spain for a few hours? Let’s start with a giveaway! Last call for your chance to win a copy of our Festa Italiana cookbook – Enter here. Chef and cookbook author Letizia will select the winning entry on …

1 2 Older Posts

2-Bedroom Penthouse in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Extremely private, the Waterfront Penthouse 2-bedroom, 2-bath holiday rental with a panoramic view is a very romantic place.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

VIEW THIS LISTING

6-Bedroom Villa a Provencal Farmhouse Sleeps 12

Mas de Grivet is an elegant, well-equipped family home that sleeps 12 in six en-suite bedrooms. Whether you're spending the holiday with extended family or a gathering of friends, this gorgeous property is a wonderful place to enjoy your stay in Provence.

Alpes de Hautes Provence
Luberon
Six Bedrooms

VIEW THIS LISTING

Apt: One Bedroom Rental Apartments

The apartments have lounge and dining areas with fully equipped modern kitchens. The bedrooms are bright and airy with modern bathrooms.

Luberon
Vaucluse
One Bedroom

VIEW THIS LISTING

Charming Farmhouse In The Alpilles With Private Tennis Court

Les Oliviers is a restored Provencal farmhouse near Eygalières in the Alpilles. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home comfortably sleeps 6 to 8 people. Explore the Alpilles villages or enjoy the extensive property, private tennis court and pool.

Alpilles
Four Bedrooms

VIEW THIS LISTING

Seaside 2-Bedroom Apartment in Villefranche

A sunny waterfront apartment with panoramic views, Plage Privée, is on the top floor of a 1950s art deco building by the beach.

Côte d’Azur (French Riviera)
Two Bedrooms

VIEW THIS LISTING

Provence Marketplace

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.

Buy Now

Mini Candle Collections

Rose et Marius offers box sets with 3 perfumed mini candles. These candle collections include signature fragrances such as "siesta in a sunlit home" and "Rose's sun water." These mini candles burn for approximately 25 hours in pretty glass containers.

Buy Now

Hand Rolled Beeswax Candles

Lucienne is one of the signature candles fabricated by Apis Cera. Rolled by hand these 100% pure beeswax candles come in a box of 9. The honeycomb wax is rolled around a cotton wick with an approximate burning time of 5 hours.

Buy Now

Ginger Vinegar from Chateau d’Estoublon

Handpicked by My French Country Home from the renowned Château d'Estoublon in the sunlit Alpilles, this white vinegar blends grape must with zesty ginger juice. Its aroma teases with hints of citrus and blossoms, while each taste delivers a crisp, invigorating burst and a gentle warmth. Ideal for elevating vinaigrettes or adding flair to marinades.

Buy Now

Sunny Provence in a Natural Scented Soap

All Rose et Marius soaps are palm oil free and made with 97% natural ingredients. They are formulated with poppy and olive oil from Provence. Scented with an exclusive concentration of orange blossom absolute from Tunisia and Turkish rose essence, this soap smells divine.

Buy Now

Naturally Beautiful Beeswax Candle

Some things start at the beginning and one example is Origine a gorgeous 100% beeswax candle that is shaped like a behive. Produced in the Apis Cera atelier in Provence this candle burns for approximately 100 hours. Beautiful designed this handcrafted candle is made with 100% pure beeswax and has a cotton wick.

Buy Now

Antique French Basket

My French Country Home sourced this classic French wicker basket. It is ideal for harvesting flowers, vegetables or fruit around the garden! The wicker basket is attached to two wooden feet, giving it extra weight and height. It is a lovely piece.

Buy Now

Mortar and Pestle Made with Olive Wood

This Mortar and Pestle is produced by Bérard France. Made with olive wood from Provence, it is ideal for grinding herbs, seeds, and spices. Buy one for yourself or as a gift.

Buy Now

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.

Buy Now

Download Our Fall Menu Collection

Cooking Schools

Fall Menu Cooking Class at Atelier Laurel and Delicious Lunch in Provence

From Local Markets to the Table: Inside an Authentic Provençal Cooking Experience

The Art of Food: Cooking Classes with Suzanne Kay in Provence

A Great Cooking Class in Provence and Lunch with Recipes at Atelier Laurel

Mastering French Cuisine and Language: Cooking Classes in the Charming Alpilles

Win a Virtual Cooking Class Giveaway from Let’s Eat the World

Virtual Cooking Club Book a Taste of Travel Now

About Perfectly Provence

Our Provence Marketplace

Explore Our Contributors