The Best Cooking Vacations in Brittany, France
Brittany is one of France’s most fascinating regions, a land of sea and history, and an intriguing mix between its history as a Celtic settlement (even its name associates it with Great Britain), and modern-day French culture. It should surprise no one that the landscape is stunning and majestic, timeless as though culled from Arthurian legend.
A peninsula jutting out from northwest France, Brittany is bordered on the north by the English Channel, on the south by the Bay of Biscay. The coast is full of cliffs, caves, small islands, and inlets, and naturally, this translates into gastronomy and Brittany food specialties that focus on seafood! Mussels and oysters are a part of life, as are many fish dishes such as cotriade, the local fish stew, which is often paired with the region’s famed cider. Brittany’s long and colorful history is readily evident in its cultural patrimony: megalithic monuments like the Carnac Stones, the many medieval castles and walled towns, and its Romanesque and Gothic churches.
See firsthand landscapes that have been inspiring awe in visitors for centuries, all while exploring the best of Breton, French, and European cuisine during intensive hands-on cooking courses on our France cooking school vacations in Brittany.
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Brittany Wine Tasting & Cooking Tour Highlights
Our amazing 6-night France cooking school vacations in Brittany provide you with an in-depth exploration of French cuisine. Most days, you will have hands-on cooking classes twice per day at the Brittany cooking school, and you will enjoy the fruits of your labors daily for lunch and dinner. You will also have free time for exploring the area in the afternoons between classes.
France Cooking Vacation in Brittany - Itinerary
Enjoy an intensive cooking vacation in Brittany, where your hosts will teach you all about French cuisine. Twice daily cooking classes, amazing food, and free time to explore the region make this an unforgettable cooking tour.
Day One
- Arrival in the evening and settle in to your accommodation.
- Welcome dinner tonight at the cooking school.
Day Two
Day Two- Light breakfast at your gite or cooking school.
- At 10 am start your Brittany cooking adventure with an introduction to the program, a discussion of kitchen safety, and a review of the menu for the week.
- Your first cooking class will follow, including making stock for the week. Light lunch to follow.
- Free time from around 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm, when you return to the kitchen to make dinner! Your menu will be based on what is available seasonally, and might include: artichokes in a citrus soup, chicken leg stuffed with langoustine in a mushroom sauce, a selection of local cheeses, and panna cotta.
- Dinner to follow and overnight.
Day Three
Day Three- Light breakfast at your gite or the cooking school.
- At 10 am, your next cooking class will commence and might include such items as gazpacho and marinated turkey breast with a fresh salad.
- Free time from around 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
- This evening’s class might include grilled scallops with endive soup, veal fillet with roasted vegetables and crème fraiche potatoes, a cheese course, and lemon cake.
- Dinner to follow and overnight.
Day Four
Day Four- Light breakfast at your gite or at the cooking school.
- Your next cooking class might include pizza, smoked fish, and a cheese course.
- Free time from around 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
- This evening’s class will follow. Sample menu (will vary seasonally): grilled shellfish with garlic butter, Danish style meatballs, potato salad, cucumber salad, French cheeses, and tiramisù.
- Dinner to follow and overnight.
Day Five
Day Five- Light breakfast at your gite or at the cooking school.
- This morning, you will have time to explore on your own. You might visit the local food market and sample the local products there, or you might head farther afield to visit the Mont Saint-Michel or other cultural sites. If you are without a car, usually there is someone to give you a ride, but many travelers prefer to stay close to the village and explore the area on foot or by rented e-bike.
- Around 6 pm make your way to the cooking school.
- This evening’s class will follow. Sample menu: mushroom risotto, pan fried fish with lemons and capers, a selection of cheeses, and caramelized berries with cinnamon and poppyseed ice cream.
- Dinner to follow and overnight.
Day Six
Day Six- Light breakfast at your gite or the cooking school.
- Your next cooking class might include mussel and saffron soup, a caesar salad, and a cheese course.
- Free time from around 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
- Your last class will follow, and might include: lobster bisque, beef Wellington, oven-baked vegetables, a selection of cheeses, and poached peaches with sabayon and berries.
- Dinner to follow and overnight.
Day Seven
- Light breakfast at the gite or the cooking school, departure on your own. (Or a transfer to the Lamballe station can be arranged.)
Brittany Culinary Trip Details
Included in the 6-Night France Cooking School Tour in Brittany
Accommodations
6 nights accommodation at a gite (guesthouse), at the cooking school, or at a nearby hotel
Food & Beverages
- Daily light breakfast (please note that at the gites you will have to preparer your own breakfast)
- 4 lunches
- 6 dinners
- Wine included with all meals
Classes & Instructors
Our intensive Brittany cooking school vacations include 9 hands-on cooking lessons, with twice daily courses, except for on Thursday morning, when you instead have free time to explore. Your host and Michelin-trained chef has over 30 years of experience in the restaurant and wine worlds. Originally from Denmark, his resume includes international experience, many years running his own restaurant, and membership to many esteemed French and European culinary groups.
Some of the topics you will cover include:
- kitchen safety
- seasonal menus
- traditional preparation methods and techniques
Excursions
- Free time to explore the area on your own on Thursday morning, or between the morning and evening cooking lessons
Transfer Details
- Transfers are not included but can be arranged from the local train station (Lamballe) at around 5 pm. We recommend having your own vehicle for this trip so that you can explore during your free time, but you can also explore the area on foot or by rented e-bike.
Not Included
- Transportation
Country:
France
Region:
Brittany
Tour Dates:
Available select dates March through November for a minimum of 1 person. Please review our complete pricing details.
6 Nights
Starting at
$2,465
Accommodation Information
Your home for your cooking vacation in Brittany will most likely be a gite, or guesthouse. The gites, although simple, offer common areas, en suite baths, and plenty of charm. The gites also have kitchen facilities. The living arrangements foster the perfect environment for a completely authentic cooking holiday in Brittany, France. (Please note that breakfast can be had at the gites – there will be croissants, coffee, and tea supplied, or at the cooking school.) There is also a hotel within easy driving distance.
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Brittany Food & Wine Tasting Trip Pricing & Dates
Join us for our intensive France cooking school vacations in Brittany, and discover this mythic land, where French flavors will come alive!
Brittany Cooking School Holidays Pricing:
March Through November
excluding New Year's week
6-Night Brittany Cooking Vacation Pricing
US$2465 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$125 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Special New Year's Week Pricing:
December 29, 2023-January 4, 2024
6-Night Brittany Cooking Vacation Pricing
US$3165 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$125 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Brittany Cooking Classes Vacations Dates
Our fabulous cooking school vacations in France are available the following weeks for a minimum of 1 person. Don’t see your week listed? Please inquire for additional weeks!
2023
September 3-9
Septener 17-23 – SOLD OUT
October 1-7
October 15-21
October 29-November 4 – 1 spot left
December 12-18 – 2 spots left
December 29-January 4 (New Year’s week) – 1 spot left
2024
March 10-16
March 24-30
April 7-13
April 21-27
May 5-11
May 19-25
June 9-15
June 23-29
July 7-13
July 21-27
Please inquire for fall weeks.
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Country:
France
Region:
Brittany
Tour Dates:
Available select dates March through November for a minimum of 1 person. Please review our complete pricing details.
6 Nights
Starting at
$2,465
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