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Spring Cookery Retreat

£1,400.00

Date: 16–20 April 2026 (4 nights)

A four-night, hands-on cookery retreat in the South of France, hosted by Chef Jack at Remparts House. Learn confident, rustic French cooking in a small group, explore local markets, visit a vineyard for tasting, and share relaxed communal meals on our rooftop terraces.

You will stay in our renovated 12th-century village home with ensuite rooms, all ingredients and meals included. Ideal for enthusiastic home cooks who want practical skills and a memorable break in beautiful surroundings.

Limited to 6 to 8 guests. From £1,400 per person.

Date: 16–20 April 2026 (4 nights)

A four-night, hands-on cookery retreat in the South of France, hosted by Chef Jack at Remparts House. Learn confident, rustic French cooking in a small group, explore local markets, visit a vineyard for tasting, and share relaxed communal meals on our rooftop terraces.

You will stay in our renovated 12th-century village home with ensuite rooms, all ingredients and meals included. Ideal for enthusiastic home cooks who want practical skills and a memorable break in beautiful surroundings.

Limited to 6 to 8 guests. From £1,400 per person.

What you will experience

Remparts retreats blend hands on learning with the slow rhythm of village life. Across four nights you will cook daily with Chef Jack, shop at local markets, taste regional wines at a nearby domaine, and sit down to generous meals you helped create. The focus is on simple, well executed dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and techniques you will use long after you return home.

Who it is for

Enthusiastic home cooks, couples or friends who enjoy good food and conversation. No cheffy plating. No stress. Just practical skills, clear teaching, and time to unwind.

What you will learn

  • Core techniques for soups, sauces, roasting, braising and pastry

  • Knife skills and workflow in a home kitchen

  • How to shop seasonally and build a menu from market finds

  • Bread and pasta fundamentals, plus a few French classics

  • Confident, rustic presentation for shared table dining

Sample itinerary

Thursday Arrival from 15:00. Welcome at 17:00. Kitchen orientation and light supper.
Friday Market visit. Morning lesson. Lunch together. Afternoon class. Vineyard tour and tasting.
Saturday Skills workshop. Free time for a walk or wild swim. Dinner cooked as a group.
Sunday Regional menu day. Longer cook, leisurely lunch, recipes to take home.
Monday Breakfast and goodbyes. Depart by late morning.

Timings may vary with the season and market days.

What is included

  • Four nights accommodation in our renovated 12th century village property

  • Daily cookery lessons with Chef Jack

  • All meals and ingredients

  • Coffee, teas and soft drinks

  • Local wines with meals

  • Vineyard tour and tasting

  • Market excursions

  • Optional hiking and wild swimming

  • Return transfers from local airports or railway stations

What is not included

  • Flights or long distance travel to the region

  • Travel insurance

  • Additional alcoholic drinks outside the programme

Group size and rooms

Small groups of 6 to 8 guests. Five double rooms, all ensuite. Solo travellers are welcome. We can pair guests of the same gender if sharing is preferred.

Dietary needs

We can accommodate most dietary requirements with advance notice. Please share allergies and preferences when you book.

Travel and transfers

Nearest hubs include Béziers, Carcassonne and Narbonne. We provide return transfers from local airports or railway stations by arrangement.

Price and booking

£1,400 per person for the full programme. Secure your place online. You will receive a confirmation email with packing notes and the detailed schedule.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation within 48 hours of booking. Up to 30 days before arrival, a refund is available minus any non refundable deposit and bank fees. Within 30 days, places are transferable and we will do our best to refill your spot. We recommend travel insurance.

If you want this tailored to each specific date, I can drop the exact dates into the overview and tweak the itinerary to match market days.

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