Market Tour & Cooking workshops
A guided French Market tour through the lens of sustainability, connecting you with the vibrant sights, smells and sounds, and introducing you to the ingredients that will take centre stage in our Cooking Workshop, and shared meal
A true sustainable foodie experience
Located in the heart of each town, markets in France are a celebration of locally produced food and a myriad of foodie stories, and still very much a part of daily French life
During a one-hour guided tour, I will introduce you to the stallholders, explain locally produced seasonal and sustainable produce, and highlight the ways in which farming practices affect soil, biodiversity, animal welfare and human health as well as how our food tastes, and its nutrient density
We’ll select the ingredients we will use in the Cooking Workshop and our shared meal, learning both practical tips and the stories behind each product along the way
Hands on Cooking Workshop
After the market, we head to the kitchen for a three-hour hands-on cooking workshop, where we prepare a complete seasonal meal to share together.
Recipes are inspired by local French traditions, plant-forward but including well farmed animal proteins where appropriate.
You will learn practical techniques for preparing food that nourishes both body and planet, guided by my experience in food sustainability education and consultancy
Experience Includes
1-hour guided market tour
All ingredients, recipes, and cooking materials
Hands-on cooking workshop
Lunch prepared from the workshop dishes
Two glasses of local wine per person
Duration: 1-hour market tour + 3-hour cooking workshop
By the end of the day, you will leave with new knowledge, a full belly, and a new appreciation for the connection between the food we eat, the land it comes from, and the people who produce it, alongside local French culinary traditions and recipes
The Markets
Discover vibrant markets where local producers showcase seasonal, sustainable, and artisan foods—fresh, flavourful, and full of stories of how and where they’re produced, and the people behind the stories
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Step into Mirepoix, a stunning medieval town with timber-framed houses and cobbled streets, and discover its world-famous market. Every week, local producers gather to showcase the best of the region; much of it organic. From seasonal vegetables and fruits to cheeses, charcuterie, and artisanal goods. It’s a vibrant celebration of local food, traditional methods, and the flavours of L’Occitanie, set against a truly historic backdrop.
After the market we enjoy the Cooking Workshop at the beautiful Domaine de Bize, where you will learn sustainable cooking methods, and enjoy a meal that we all create, set amongst the beautiful grounds surrounded by woodland
Dates:
- Mon 8th Jun
- Mon 15th Jun
- Mon 7th Sep
- Mon 14th Sep
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Toulouse’s markets are a vibrant celebration of the region’s flavours, offering everything from fresh seasonal produce and artisan cheeses to charcuterie and baked goods. Walking through the stalls, you can meet the producers, hear their stories, and experience firsthand the care and tradition behind each ingredient. It’s a feast for the senses and a true reflection of L’Occitanie’s rich culinary heritage.
After the market we enjoy the Cooking Workshop at the wonderful Atelier de Chefs in their well equipped kitchen, where you will learn sustainable cooking methods, and enjoy a meal that we all create, accompanied by locally produced wines
Dates:
- Fri 3rd Aug
- Sun 5th Aug
- Sun 30th Aug
- Fri 4th Sep
- Sun 6th Sep
- Fri 11th Sep
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Set against the backdrop of Carcassonne’s historic gothic style streets, the market is a hub of local life. Producers bring seasonal vegetables, fruits, cheeses, cured meats, and artisanal specialties, showcasing both traditional and innovative approaches to food. It’s an immersive experience where you can taste, learn, and connect with the people and practices that sustain the region’s gastronomy.
Afterwards we enjoy a Cooking Workshop in a local venue just a stones throw from the central square – Place Carnot, where we’ll cook and eat together, and enjoy the local produce.
Dates:
- Sat 20th Jun
- Sat 12th Sep
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Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val’s market is a lively weekly gathering of farmers, bakers, and artisans from across the Aveyron and surrounding areas. From freshly picked produce to handmade preserves and local cheeses, it’s a place to discover the flavours, and stories behind every ingredient, while experiencing the communal, authentic spirit of a traditional L’Occitanie market.
Our Cooking Workshop then follows, at a local traditional French Maison, with rustic kitchen; the perfect setting for a truly French experience, through the lens of sustainability
Dates coming soon….
