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About the school

The cooking retreat is set in the foothills of the beautiful Alpilles mountain range. Passing through the 500 year old stone entrance you will discover the magnificent 14 acres of gardens, colours and aromas of Provencal rose gardens, olive trees, rosemary, thyme and lavender that surround the Ecole Gourmande.



In your lessons you will be guided through Provencal recipes with friendly and experienced French chef Pascal in his professional kitchen, the home of his celebrated restaurant.

With its own vineyard and herb gardens your French cooking lessons will also use much of the produce grown in the grounds to provide the freshest and finest ingredients.

You will soon understand why St Remy de Provence has been an inspiration to so many great artists and chefs over the years with the colourful and bustling markets or the clear blue night skies that were the inspiration for Van Gough's 'Starry Night'.

Your hosts will ensure a home from home, established for its exceptional hospitality, you will be assured personal attention with just 12 rooms the retreat offers the perfect combination of peace, luxury and a warm welcome.

On your time off you can relax in the gardens, swimming pool and Jacuzzi or just enjoy the wonderful food and atmosphere this enchanting part of France has to offer, perfect Provencal cookery holiday with a difference.

Features

- Six hectares of gardens
- Herb garden
- Vineyard
- Olive Trees
- Swimming pool and Jacuzzi
- Library room for relaxing and reading
- Tennis court
- Wellbeing centre for massages and beauty treatments
- Well equipped professional kitchen for cooking lessons
- Professional French chef, with lessons translated to English for all guests
- Rooms decorated in traditional French style with modern facilities
- Hairdryers and bathrobes in each room
- Internet access available
- 12 room, 4 star rated hotel with lift
- Children are welcome and baby sitting can be arranged

School Location

Directions - How to get here...

By Taxi - Nearest Airport: Avignon (AVN)
Approx. time by taxi to school: 30 minutes

Alternative Airports: Marseille (NCE) or Nimes (FNI)
Approx. time by taxi to school: 45 minutes

Alternative Airport: Montpellier
Approx. time by taxi to school: 1 hour

Car hire is recommended to reach the hotel and cooking school as there are no public transport options, a taxi takes between 45 minutes to 25 minutes depending on where you arrive.

A taxi from St Remy costs approximately €15, a taxi from Marseille costs around €125.

Full directions will be shown on your booking confirmation voucher.