French château cuisine

COOKING CLASSCOOKING CLASS

Learn to plan and prepare a typical French meal, as usually served in a traditional family château. All the produce is fresh, and prepared together in the château kitchen with a local chef. Wine pairing included.

Close-up of spring vegetables: asparagus, romanesco, snow peas and shaved radish on a golden sauce

A cooking class at Château de La Barre is an integral part of experiencing château life, learning some of our family’s favorite recipes, how we plan a menu, prepare a cheese platter, and pair the wine and food. Our goal is to help you learn the basics of French cookery and master dishes you will be comfortable preparing back in your own kitchen.

Cooking classes, limited to 4, take place in the family kitchen, and include time for stories, about the products but also illustrating some aspects of French culture.

The cookery courses take advantage of seasonal produce and local farm products and on Thursday morning, can include the village farmers market to select the freshest seasonal ingredients together. Finish your class in the dining room, enjoying your own creations and selected wines.