Michelin Star Culinary Training in France

Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy:
Situated in the picturesque town of Agde, on the Mediterranean Coast in the South of France, Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy is a long-established, globally-renowned school of culinary arts. We provide French cooking and pastry Certificate and Diploma programs (taught in English) to students from around the world. Courses are taught by chefs and teachers with amazing skills, and years of culinary arts experience. Gastronomicom also teaches French Gastronomy and refined Michelin star cooking techniques at our culinary arts school in Miami, Florida.

At Gastronomicom, we offer courses for students seeking a career in culinary arts, the restaurant industry, hospitality, food media and more. 

We are not only a famous French culinary institute, but also a school where you can learn the French language and professional vocabulary.

Why Choose Gastronomicom?

• Michelin Star Cooking Courses
Our culinary programs are taught in English at one star Michelin level to students from around the world.

•  International Atmosphere
Our students in the past have come from the USA, Canada, the UK, Mexico, Germany, Spain, France, Holland, Belgium, Norway, Hong Kong, Mexico, and many other countries.

•  Hands-On Culinary Arts Training
Our hands-on Certificate and Diploma programs aim to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a professional pastry chef.

•  Internships in Real Working Hotels & Restaurants
You will have the opportunity to take part in culinary internships in hotels and restaurants in France.

All courses can be combined with intensive French language lessons. Study options include:

• 1-Month Gourmet Certificate Programs:
- Pastry & Cooking

• 8-week or 12-week Gastronomic Certificate Programs:
- French Pastry
- French Cooking

• Gastronomic + Internship Program:
- 12-week Gastronomic Program plus 4-month internship in a French hotel/restaurant

• Cooking Diploma Courses:
- 1-Year Diploma Programs (includes 3-months pastry, 3-months cooking & 6-months internship)
- 2-Year Diploma in Gastronomic Food and Beverage Management

Location & Accommodation:
Gastronomicom is located in the town of Agde, on the Mediterranean seaside in the South of France. Situated between Montpellier & Perpignan, the school is just 20 minutes from Beziers Airport, and about 120 km from the Spanish border.

Students are accommodated in apartments for 4 persons, with 2 bedrooms, living-room, kitchen, bathroom, separate toilet, and a terrace to sit or eat outside.

"I work full-time in a 2 star Michelin restaurant...we are hoping to win our third star in March. I am very grateful and thankful to Gastronomicom for this amazing opportunity. Martine, you manage a very excellent school. Thank you for all your hard work. Thank you for taking such good care of me in Cap D'Agde. You really helped me a lot, and I appreciate it."
- Derek

"I am back in Toronto and got my First Chef de Cuisine job in a new restaurant opening in April. Chefs here respect my time spent in France and it helped me a lot in my career. Thank you to you and to the rest of team I truly appreciate everything you have done for me."
- Stefan

"I am presently a cook (chef) / stewardess on yachts. Since I went to France over 3 years ago...I have accomplished everything I expected from myself. Thank you for opening the school and giving me the opportunity to learn and embrace the south of France in such a fun way!"
- Daniela