If you’re thinking of going on a trip, why not enhance your travel adventure further by immersing yourself into the culture by taking some cooking classes? France has a myriad of cooking retreats and schools to choose from, both in the cities and the countryside. Personally, I prefer the countryside. The Loire Valley is famous for its centuries-old chateaux (castles),
fine wine and great food.
While The International Kitchen has a variety of classes all over Europe to choose from, here’s our pick:
Le Moulin Bregeon, Loire Valley
The Moulin Bregeon, once an Eighteenth’s century wheat mill, is a country in where you can explore French cooking, learning about local cuisine, wine, cheese and organic gardening – even truffling! The classes, taken by local chefs, touch on everything from fine dining to cheese making and
bread baking.
Le Moulin Bregeon has several different itineraries to choose from, however, class menus and duration can be completely customized to suit your trip. Even the sightseeing trips are culinary inspired, including visits to
local markets, wine caves, cheese makers and liqueur distilleries.
After a long day of cooking, guests can retreat to one of six private suites. Later, you can admire the pros and enjoy a six-course dinner at the inn. The Moulin Bregeon is a favorite amongst the TripAdvisor crowd, who describe it as an: “Idyllic Retreat in the Loire Valley”, a “Wonderful Getaway” and “France the way it is meant to be seen”. Magnifique! 
