Gastronomic culinary retreat in the heart of Dordogne!
The Périgord’s local produce awaits you.
Cook, wine and dine!
Do you enjoy cooking and want to discover French cuisine, especially the Périgord cuisine?
Come and join us for a week of gastronomic adventure in Périgord.
A cooking retreat offered by our passionate chef, Tim, for an immersive and hands-on culinary holiday in South west France.
Instructive and informative experience, learning the bountiful produce of the Périgord.
The home of the black truffles, foie gras and so much more!
In fact it is often said that although France has wonderful produce throughout, it is in Périgord where you will find the masterpieces.
The workshop will run for 7 days with 5 tuition focusing on famous Périgord produce and cooking together as if you’re spending time with friends or family. We will also go on 4 farm excursions, our local producers are proud to present you their beloved craft.
We promise a very relaxed, fun and knowledgeable experience to be had.
We aim to create a menu that you can easily reproduce in the comforts of your own home kitchen as well as to delight taste buds.
We’ll be dining on Périgord cuisine accompanied by great tasting local wine.
What’s Included
- 7 nights accommodation. Guest rooms are on the first and second level of the chateau, accessed by stairs.
- All meals including drinks and wine.
Excluding Tuesday’s lunch and dinner, your day of relaxation or the opportunity for you to explore the region at your own pace. We encourage you to visit our morning Tuesday market and then enjoy the music at our evening marché gourmand by the river. - Unlimited tea/coffee throughout the day during your stay with us.
- 4 farm excursions
- 5 cooking classes
- Ingredients and cooking tools are provided
- Transportation while staying in Domaine de La Barde, that is part of the program.
What’s NOT Included
- Lunch and dinner on Tuesday, your day of exploring at your own pace or a day to just relax and enjoy the pool.
- Transportation arriving to and departing from Domaine de La Barde
(Airfare, taxi and train tickets) - Holiday – Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Available dates:
August 8 – 15, 2026
August 22 – 29, 2026
PRICES:
2500€ per participant
1000€ per non-participating partner sharing a guest room.
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If you have a question do not hesitate to contact us via hello.charmingfrance@gmail.com or send a WhatsApp message at +33766261531
We look forward to hearing from you.