Hostellerie Berard offer residential 5 night cooking holidays in Provence

Each day, students will learn different Provençal recipes in our kitchen situated in a typical 19th Century house (3Kms from our village and Hotel). And over 2 afternoons, we will discover the local wine appellations as well as Provencal olive oil.

The course last for 5 nights and 4 days (Sunday to Friday) with arrival on a Sunday evening when there is a dinner reception. At Hostellerie Berard we have our own kitchen garden which produces seasonal vegetables all year long. This in combination with the local suppliers and markets will offer you’re the opportunity to discover all that Provence has to offer in terms of quality fresh produce during your stay with us.

Monday:
Visit the vegetable garden to gather fresh vegetables. Each participant received a hat and apron with their name embossed on it. Today our course will focus on cooking meat.
Tuesday:
Early morning departure for the country market in Sanary-sur-Mer where we will also await the return of the fishing boats in order to select the freshest possible fish. Return to the bastide to prepare our Fish lunch.
Wednesday:
Preparation of vegetables (stuffed vegetables, aubergine caviar, tian, truccia...). Following this we will taste our creations over lunch.
Thursday:
Today we focus on desserts (a crusty finish using honey, melting chocolate, sorbets...).
Handing over the diplomas

During your stay with us we will go on some afternoon excursions. For example, a local vineyard where you will be able to meet the vintner and discover the Bandol appellation wines or a visit to an olive mill to taste the olive oil produced here in Provence.

Lunches are served under the arbour of the bastide weather depending, or in the beautiful dining room of the bastide. The evenings are yours to enjoy as you will either here at Hostellerie Berard. Every evening is free.

Our Chef René Berard, Master Chef of France and 1 star in the Michelin Guide, will be the course leader during the program. The class will be given in both French and English (an English speaking assistant will be with the group at all times).

Courses begin on a Sunday and run through to the following Friday unless otherwise stated / agreed.

This package included : welcome dinner on Sunday evening (drinks not included) ; 5 nights stay with 5 breakfasts buffet ; 4-days-courses ; 4 lunches with drinks ; all recipes and translation in English ; 4-afternoon-visits (vineyard, honeybees farm, olive grove, cheese farm...) ; graduation.

The Hostellerie is not one building but a characterful mix of buildings located in the very heart of the village perched 144 metres high with sweeping views all the way to the Mediterranean sea. The village is surrounded by pine forests and hectares of Bandol Appellation vineyards. The hotel offers 40 different rooms, all different, characterful and incorporating the colours of the south in their colour schemes.

The courses take place at La Bastide des Saveurs which is located 3km from the hotel in the heart of the vines and olive groves. Transport to and from La Bastide des Saveurs is not included and guests will need their own car / transport.

La Cadiere d'Azur is perched on the hill looking towards the neighbouring village of Castellet. It commands stunning views over the surrounding vineyards, pine forest as well as far reaching views to the Mediterranean in the distance.

Hostellerie Bernard may be found approximately 47km east of Marseilles and 24km west of Toulon. Avignon is 150km and Nice 170km away and a little under 2 hours by car.