Seven Days That Will Change How ​You Think About Food and Wine

Some holidays are relaxing.

Some are educational.

Very few transform the way you cook, eat and appreciate wine forever.

Our One Week Food & Wine Experience has been created for people who want to go beyond being tourists and become part of the Dordogne’s culinary story.

Each morning begins in the kitchen at CookDordogne, where you’ll cook alongside Chef Ian using ingredients gathered from local markets and artisan producers. You’ll prepare regional classics, discover the secrets behind authentic French sauces, and understand why this corner of France has become one of Europe’s great gastronomic destinations.

Then, in the afternoon, your journey continues at Les Cordeliers, an elegant boutique hotel in the heart of medieval Sarlat.

Under the guidance of wine expert Stephen White, you’ll explore France’s greatest wine regions through carefully curated tastings, learning not simply what to drink, but why certain wines elevate particular dishes.

Throughout the week you’ll meet passionate producers, wander vibrant markets, enjoy memorable lunches and dinners, and discover the traditions that have shaped life in the Périgord for centuries.

This isn’t simply a cookery course.

It isn’t simply a wine course.

It’s an immersion into the French art of living.

Places are intentionally limited, ensuring every guest receives a personal experience.

If you’ve ever dreamed of living like a local in one of France’s most beautiful food regions, this is your invitation.