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Culinary Retreats in France

Cooking Classes

Online and In-Person in Eure-et-Loir

Culinary Retreats in France

Cooking Classes

Online and in-Person in Eure-et-loir

CULINARY RETREATS IN THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE

Cook with the seasons & with fresh, local foods

Cook with the seasons &

with fresh, local foods

April Culinary Retreat

Dates: April 20-24, 2026
Location: A beautiful guesthouse on the grounds of a historic Manor, Nogent-le-Roi, France
Price: Starting at €1,700

Live the authentic French slow life with a mix of rest, renewal, and gastronomic adventure. Cooking classes focus on sustainable, seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques, along with global inspirations. Explore scenic trails, tour medieval towns, and take a boat ride around historic moats.

Activities include foraging for wild edibles with a local expert, an indulgent dinner at a fine dining restaurant, a visit of a local honey farm, a private wine tasting, and a fabulous one-hour massage. This retreat blends culture, cuisine, and relaxation in a picturesque countryside setting.

June Culinary Retreat

Dates: June 15-19, & June 22-26, 2026
Location: A beautiful guesthouse on the grounds of a historic Manor, Nogent-le-Roi, France
Price: Starting at €1,700

Live the authentic French slow life with a mix of rest, renewal, and gastronomic adventure. Cooking classes focus on sustainable, seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques, along with global inspirations. Explore scenic trails, tour medieval towns, and take a boat ride around historic moats.

Activities include foraging for wild edibles with a local plant expert, an indulgent dinner at a fine dining restaurant, a visit of a local honey farm, and a one-hour massage. This retreat blends culture, cuisine, and relaxation in a picturesque countryside setting.

October Culinary Retreat

Dates: October 20-24, 2025
Location: A beautiful guesthouse on the grounds of a historic Manor, Nogent-le-Roi, France
Price: Starting at €1,700

Immerse yourself in the French countryside, combining luxury, nature, and gastronomy. Expect to savor every experience, from leisurely meals with new friends to learning authentic French recipes and international cooking techniques.

Activities include foraging for wild edibles with a local expert, an indulgent dinner at a fine dining restaurant, a visit of a local honey farm, a private wine tasting, and a fabulous one-hour massage. This retreat blends culture, cuisine, and relaxation in a picturesque countryside setting.

Our Regular Cooking Classes:

In-Person Cooking Classes in Eure-et-Loir, France

(in French or English)

Have a blast in the kitchen with Katrina in a class in the Eure-et-Loir area of France.

You’ll cook delicious dishes inspired by the local French countryside, with lots of wonderful locally-sourced ingredients. Some might even come from Katrina’s organic garden!

She'll come to you in your home or vacation rental and can travel up to an hour or more from Chartres. Classes are available in English or in French.

Online Cooking Classes

The Cooking Circle

Join our fun and casual community of cooks from around the world!

You’ll learn how to use in-season produce to make amazing food that's packed with flavor and accessible to anyone with an appetite to learn.

We make lots of French recipes and explore world cuisines from the comfort of our home kitchens! Only €14 per screen, or buy a package of classes for an even better deal!

We meet via Zoom twice a month and you can come anytime you like!

Classes are two Sundays per month at 7:30 pm Paris time, which is 1:30 pm Eastern time in the US and Canada

Online Team Building Cooking Classes

Take your team on a culinary adventure that’s fun, engaging, and delicious! These online classes foster connection and creativity through hands-on cooking experiences.

90-minute interactive Zoom class led by Katrina.

Shopping list, equipment list, recipes, and class recording. Customized menus for vegetarians, vegans, and dietary needs.

Starting at €497 for up to 20 participants.

Inquire for larger groups.

Your Organizer

Meet KATRINA BILLARD

Katrina is an experienced culinary instructor and passionate cook based in Eure-et-Loir, France. Fluent in English and French, she brings over a decade of teaching experience and a love for creating unforgettable culinary experiences.

Katrina specializes in sustainable, plant-forward cooking with flavors inspired by cuisines from around the world. She does use some fish, poultry and other sustainably-raised meats in her cooking classes and on culinary retreats in France.

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Location

Location: Chartres, France

28000 Chartres, France

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