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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
June 2026 Culinary Retreats
OCTOBER 2025 Culinary Retreat
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
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 Retreats
Dates: June 8-12 & 15-19, 2026
Location: A beautiful guesthouse on the grounds of a historic Manor, Nogent-le-Roi, France
Price: Starting at €1,700
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
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.
April 2026 Culinary Retreat
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
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 French cooking techniques. Explore scenic trails, tour medieval towns, and take a boat ride around a historic moat.
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.
June 2026 Culinary Retreats
June Culinary Retreats
Dates: June 8-12 & June 15-19, 2026
Location: A beautiful guesthouse on the grounds of a historic Manor, Nogent-le-Roi, France
Price: Starting at €1,700
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 French cooking techniques. Explore scenic trails, tour medieval towns, and take a boat ride around a historic moat.
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 2025 Culinary Retreat
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
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 French cooking techniques. Explore scenic trails, tour medieval towns, and take a boat ride around a historic moat.
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.
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
