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French Cooking & Gastronomy in Gascony – A Taste of Rural France for the Soul

7 Nights | Slow travel, local flavours & hands-on culinary discovery

Dates throughout 2026

7 Nights

2415

Single Centre

Why I Chose This for You

Because France is best savoured slowly — in laughter shared over wine, hands dusted with flour, and long afternoons spent watching the light change across the hills.


This retreat is a love letter to the simple pleasures of life: connection, creativity and the kind of meals that linger in memory. It’s perfect for solo travellers who crave company without crowds — where you’ll feel like part of a small, joyful family rather than a group of tourists.


Come hungry, leave full — of food, warmth, and stories worth telling.

About this Trip

Discover the heart of rural France on this intimate, soul-nourishing culinary escape. Set in a lovingly restored 19th-century farmhouse amid 50 acres of rolling countryside, this week-long retreat celebrates everything that makes Gascony so special — its people, its produce, and its passion for life.


Under the expert guidance of Adam, your Irish-born host and gifted cook, you’ll roll up your sleeves for hands-on classes, visit vineyards and châteaux, meet local producers, and share indulgent home-cooked feasts that capture the true spirit of French gastronomy.


Between sessions, explore nearby markets, sip Armagnac under the sun, or simply unwind beside the pool with a glass of something local. This is slow travel at its most delicious — a chance to reconnect with food, people and pleasure.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Hands-on French cooking classes with your host Adam

  • Guided visits to vineyards, artisan markets, and a local château

  • Taste and bottle your own Armagnac during a distillery visit

  • Daily gourmet meals prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients

  • Champagne and méthode traditionnelle tasting

  • Cheese and wine pairing evening

  • Stay in a peaceful 19th-century farmhouse with pool and countryside views

  • Small-group experience (max 5 guests) with no single supplements


Whats Included

  • 7 nights’ accommodation at Baron-Figués farmhouse (private ensuite room)

  • 4 French cooking classes with all materials provided

  • All breakfasts, lunches, and 3-course gourmet dinners

  • Vineyard, château & Armagnac distillery visits (with tastings)

  • Make & bottle your own Armagnac

  • Champagne & méthode traditionnelle tasting

  • Cheese & wine pairing session

  • Excursions to local markets & nearby towns

  • Return train station transfers from Agen

  • Use of bicycles and on-site leisure facilities


Helpful Hints

Currency: Euro (€) – cards widely accepted, but bring cash for market purchases
Best Time to Visit: Spring to early autumn (April–October) for the best seasonal produce and warm weather Fitness Level: Easy – includes local walks and light excursions

Solo Vibe: Intimate, homely and welcoming – perfect for relaxed connection
Packing Tip: Bring a favourite apron or notebook for recipes you’ll want to recreate at home
Getting There: Fly to Toulouse, Bordeaux, Pau or Bergerac; transfers included from Agen train station



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