Vacation Classes
I have joined forces with Domaine de Mourchon and offer a five night stay with cooking classes on site at the mas. What could be better?!
At Mas de Mourchon, you can enjoy the beauty of the domaine, and let it inspire you to create equally beautiful food. During your 5 night stay at the mas, our schedule is as follows;
Your arrival on Saturday afternoon (4pm) is yours to settle in, explore, relax by the pool, or walk in the hills.
Sunday evening we will gather for apéro dinatoire, a shared moment to meet one another, discuss the planning, prepare for the coming days’ class time, and enjoy some delicious food and wine to set the tone for our days to come.
Monday will begin with our fresh, seasonal buffet breakfast. We then transition into cooking mode and prepare our leisurely mid-afternoon lunch. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the region. Recommendations for places to visit, wine tasting possibilities, restaurant reservations, etc. will be provided. Or stay close to home and play a game of tennis, take a dip in the pool, have a picnic dinner amongst the vines with a nice bottle of Mourchon wine…
Tuesday morning we will visit the market in Vaison-la-Romaine. This market has existed for more than half a millennium, and is one of the oldest and most lively markets in Provence, with an amazing array of local food producers, plants and flowers, clothing and quality souvenirs. Our market visit will be followed by a light lunch, and our first cooking class, preparing our early evening meal
Wednesday is a free day, giving you the opportunity to relax, refresh, and sample one of the many excellent restaurants in the area.
Thursday will begin with our fresh, seasonal buffet breakfast, followed by the cooking class, preparing our leisurely mid-afternoon lunch. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the region.
Friday begins with our usual breakfast. We will then have a guided tour of the domaine, followed by a wine tasting in the caveau. After a light lunch, we will return to the mas for our final cooking class, followed by an evening meal.
Saturday morning farewell breakfast, and we wish you well on your onward journey
Each meal will feature local, mainly organic, and seasonal ingredients. We will prepare four course meals comprised of a starter, main course, selection of cheeses with salad, and dessert. With each meal, wines of the Côte du Rhone region or from farther afield will be specifically chosen to pair with the day’s menu
Classes in 2024
- May 6th to 11th (Fully booked)
- May 20th to 25th (Fully booked)
- September 30th to October 5th (Fully booked)
- October 12th to 19th
Now taking bookings for classes in 2025
- May 3rd to 10th
- May 17th to 24th
- September 27th to October 4th (1 room remaining)
- October 11th to 18th
The class includes;
– accommodation for 7 nights at Mas de Mourchon
– hands-on practical cooking lessons daily, exploring everything from choosing the best ingredients to the final plating, baking, flavour balancing, menu planning, etc.
– group-prepared 4 course meal per class day, with wine pairings
– homemade, local, organic and seasonal buffet breakfasts and lunches
– apéro dinatoire on our first evening together
– and a selection of French wines, including the range from Domaine de Mourchon, to accompany our meals and picnics
The fee does not include travel expenses to Provence.
We can accommodate companions (a spouse, a significant other, a friend or a relative who is traveling with the student and will share the room but not participate in classes). Companions are welcome to join us for breakfasts, lunches, and our group-prepared meals, outings and wine tastings. Companions are encouraged to enjoy the amenities at Mas de Mourchon. Please refer to the Fee Structure below.
If you want to join a class but do not require accommodations, you will participate in all group meals and outings for a reduced fee (please refer to the Fee Structure below). with an added supplement for non-participant companions who want to join us for meals and outings
Fee Structure
€3750 per student, based on double occupancy of a room
€5000 per student for single occupancy of a room
€5800 for one student sharing with non-participant companion
€3200 for student without accommodation
To reserve your place, a non-refundable deposit of 50% is required. If for any reason there are restrictions for entering France, we will reschedule your visit to a future class. The remaining 50% of your fees are due 60 days before your arrival
All cooking class experiences begin on Monday at 4pm, and end the following Saturday at 10am.
We highly recommend that you hire a vehicle for your stay. We are located outside Séguret, in amongst the vines and rolling hills, 6 kilometres from Vaison-la-Romaine, and 48 kilometres to Avignon.
For further enquiries, or to make a booking, please email me via the Contact page, or at info@suzkay.com
Perhaps you’d prefer private classes in the comfort of your holiday home.