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Cooking School in Brittany, France
French Dining School:
Learn the skills of the masterchef in North-West France! French Dining School, located in Kerrouet, St Gouen (1 hour from Rennes), in the Brittany region, is a cooking school offering short cookery courses in French, European and Scandinavian cuisine. Short week-end and weekly courses are available, with hands on cooking experience with visits to the best food markets in France included.
About Poul Jensen - Your Tutor:
Poul Jensen has over 28 years in the restaurant business. He trained in one of the best French restaurants in Denmark (Gammel Aalbyhoj - Relais Gourmand - Tradition et Qualitie).
He gained invaluable experience at some of the world's most esteemed restaurants including Longueville Manor (Jersey Channel Islands); Mietta's Restaurant of Melbourne (Australia) and the world renowned liner the QE2. In London Poul worked for Noble Rot (Mayfair) and The Walbrook Club (City of London) with Albert Roux.
Poul has also run his own restaurant in Denmark (Ebeltoft) for 8 years and gained widespread recognition for his cuisine. Poul has also worked in the wine industry with some of the best wine houses of France.
Student Testimonials:
"I couldn’t believe how warm, welcoming and entertaining Niall and Poul were. I immediately felt at home."
- Hannah
"The course was perfect for us (good food and wine lovers). We wanted a relaxed and fun environment to learn new things about cuisine."
- Mandy
Kerrouet House:
Kerrouet House - was built in the 16th century as the home of the tax collector for the nearby Manor of Plessy and two other manor houses in the area. As a "royal" longere it fell into neglect during the French Revolution and was abandoned for many years.
In recent times it has been home to a professor of Mathematics (Sorbonne) but unfortunately fell into a near derelict state in the 1990's. The house was discovered on a holiday visit to Brittany.
Despite the jungle of nettles, thistles and ivy, Niall fell in love with the monastic stone entrances, grand fireplaces and royal chimney. Over the past few years artisans have worked hard to restore the property and now the premises are used as a successful cooking school.
Cooking Classes in North-West France:
- Taught in English
• Five day Cooking Courses
• Small Cookery classes
• Hands on cooking experience
• Modern European cuisine classes
• Visits to the best food markets in France
Location:
The village of Kerrouet lies in the heart of "The Mene"; the beautiful rolling hills of Brittany, North West France, which are so famous for walking and cycling holidays. Kerrouet is located 1 hour from Rennes with links to Eurostar in Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport as well as direct flights to Paris, Edinburgh and Dublin.
Dinard Airport is a 40 minute drive with Ryanair links to London and East Midlands. Brest Airport has direct links to Dublin, London Luton, Paris and Marseilles. St Malo port and the wonderful seaside resorts of Val Andre are only an hour away.
Cancalle also nearby is world famous for it's oysters and seafood. The world famous "Kerrouet Royale" was created in Kerrouet and named after the village. Students get a taste of this cocktail on graduating from the school!
Address:
Kerrouet, St Goueno, Brittany, France
The French House Party, Carcassonne
Courses / Programs
• The Gastro Academy at The French House Party is a high-calibre residential French cookery school near the beautiful city of Carcassonne, in the Languedoc-Roussillon area of South West France. • Carcassonne is only 50 miles from Toulouse which has an international airport. Ryanair also fly directly to Carcassonne from the UK, Ireland, Belgium, and Paris Beauvais international airport.
• Gastro Academy provides all-inclusive cooking holidays for individuals and groups from around the world. Cookery classes, taught in English and French, are suitable for anyone passionate about food (from beginners to experienced cooks).
• Our culinary vacations combine superb accommodation (with swimming pool, tennis court & boules pitch), top-quality food, and award-winning Michelin-star French chefs as tutors.
• Recommended in the book “The 100 Best Worldwide Vacations to Enrich Your Life”, we offer scheduled French cooking vacations through Spring, Summer & Autumn, and also tailor-make cookery holidays for groups of 6 or more food & wine enthusiasts, culinary students, hospitality professionals and seniors.
Testimonial:
‘We chopped, braised, stirred, blended and peeled but, most of all, learnt loads in a few days. If you’ve ever been to a house party, this one will top the lot..The French House Party is an exceedingly well-run company..the attention to detail is simply superb’.
- Hilary Scott, Reading Post
Residential Cooking Courses:
• Cuisine in Brief:
3-day course offered at different times during Summer and Autumn 2018.
• Gourmet Explorer:
6-day course offered at different times during Summer and Autumn 2018.
• Advanced Gourmet Explorer:
Unique 7-day break offered in Autumn.
• Cancer-Kicking Cookery Course:
4-day all-inclusive residential cookery course.
• Just Desserts – Chocolate & Patisserie:
3-day dessert cooking course.
• Cuisine in Brief:
3-day course offered at different times during Summer and Autumn 2018.
• Gourmet Explorer:
6-day course offered at different times during Summer and Autumn 2018.
• Advanced Gourmet Explorer:
Unique 7-day break offered in Autumn.
• Cancer-Kicking Cookery Course:
4-day all-inclusive residential cookery course.
• Just Desserts – Chocolate & Patisserie:
3-day dessert cooking course.
Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy
Courses / Programs
Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy is a leading culinary institute with a state-of-the-art school in the South of France, and offers a range of culinary arts certificate & diploma programs to international students from around the world. Our culinary programs are taught in English at a one star Michelin Level.
Located in Agde, a lively town in a beautiful Mediterranean seaside area in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, our courses include cooking and pastry hands-on classes, practical work experience (internships) and French language courses.
Students receive a French Gourmet Certificate or Diploma on completion of their program.
Our ultimate goal is that our students improve both their skills and knowledge of the food, beverage and gastronomy of the region and France, and the French language, but will also enjoy visiting the region, with its historic cities, varying and beautiful landscapes, and the most productive wine region in the world.
All of our teachers boast years of experience at prestigious, high-end Gastronomic Hotel-Restaurants.
Former students have come from the U.S., Canada, France, UK, Holland, Germany, Spain, Norway & many more. Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy also has a school in Miami, Florida.
Testimonial:
"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
Culinary Programs - Taught in English
1-Month Gourmet Certificate Programs
• Pastry & Cooking
8-week or 12-week Gastronomic Certificate Programs
• French Pastry
• French Cooking
Combined with intensive French language lessons
Full Programs
• 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
1-Month Gourmet Certificate Programs
• Pastry & Cooking
8-week or 12-week Gastronomic Certificate Programs
• French Pastry
• French Cooking
Combined with intensive French language lessons
Full Programs
• 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
Pauline Fraisse Art & Culture
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in Central Paris (11th Arrondissement), Pauline Fraisse Art & Culture provides a range of year-round and summer art, drawing and painting courses to students from around the world.Courses are taught in English and French for adults, art students, part-time artists, and children from beginner to advanced levels.
Mediums include drawing with colored pens & pencil/ ink, sketching with pencil, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, mixed media & oil painting.
We teach you how to make your own "travel sketchbooks", how to illustrate stories, how to develop painting and creative skills in a fun and pleasant way.
Subjects and themes include traditional French architecture, modern architecture, modern life, real life, still life, motion, imagination.
Some classes take place at the studio, while most are outdoor workshops taking place in different areas of the city each time.
Art Classes in Paris for Adults & Children:
- For beginner to advanced level
- 4-hour workshops in Paris, throughout the year
- 3-hour workshops in-class and throughout Paris
- Regular 1-day "Drawing and Writing around Paris" workshops
- Private classes / Customized lessons for adults, professional artists, art students, families..
- Private classes at the Louvre (unavailable in July & August)
- Customized Classes for groups of 1-3 children
- Painting day-trips in Giverny (home of Claude Monet in northern France)
- Corporate / Team Building workshops
- For beginner to advanced level
- 4-hour workshops in Paris, throughout the year
- 3-hour workshops in-class and throughout Paris
- Regular 1-day "Drawing and Writing around Paris" workshops
- Private classes / Customized lessons for adults, professional artists, art students, families..
- Private classes at the Louvre (unavailable in July & August)
- Customized Classes for groups of 1-3 children
- Painting day-trips in Giverny (home of Claude Monet in northern France)
- Corporate / Team Building workshops
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie
Courses / Programs
• Founded in 1984, the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la Pâtisserie (ENSP) provides quality pastry and baking arts education to both prestigious chefs and students from all over the world. • Situated in Yssingeaux in south-central France, ENSP has been recognized by top pastry professionals worldwide as France’s leading school in pastry and baking arts.
• The school is owned by Yves Thuries and Alain Ducasse who are highly-influential chefs in the culinary world today.
• With almost 30 years of solid experience in transmitting best practices and skills, our programs are delivered by a team of highly skilled professional instructors in a top notch environment utilizing state of the art equipment and upscale ingredients.
• Our classes are limited to 12 participants maximum with one aim in mind: Total success of our students.
• At the end of our programs, we deliver a certificate which is highly recognized by worldwide professionals.
• In addition to our baking arts and pastry arts programs, we provide continuing education for professionals, as well as tailor-made short programs that can be taught either on our school or at the clients' premises.
French Pastry Arts Diploma Program:
• 5.5 months practical training + 2 months of internship
Superior French Pastry Arts Diploma:
• 2 months practical training + 2 months of internship
Bachelor in French Pastry Arts:
• Duration: 3 years
French Chocolate & Confectionery Arts:
• 2 months practical experience + 1 month optional internship
French Bakery Arts:
• 2 months practical training + 1 month optional internship
French Pastry Campus Program:
• 2 months practical training + 1 month internship
Pastry Arts Master Class:
• Duration: 1 or 2 days
• 5.5 months practical training + 2 months of internship
Superior French Pastry Arts Diploma:
• 2 months practical training + 2 months of internship
Bachelor in French Pastry Arts:
• Duration: 3 years
French Chocolate & Confectionery Arts:
• 2 months practical experience + 1 month optional internship
French Bakery Arts:
• 2 months practical training + 1 month optional internship
French Pastry Campus Program:
• 2 months practical training + 1 month internship
Pastry Arts Master Class:
• Duration: 1 or 2 days
Paris College of Art
Courses / Programs
Situated just a minute from the iconic Eiffel Tower in central Paris, France, Paris College of Art (PCA) is a private, degree-granting university offering a range of Certificate & Bachelor Degree art programs in fields that include Art History, Theory & Criticism, Communication Design, Illustration, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, and more. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), the university also offers study abroad programs, summer courses, and university preparation programs. PCA’s mission is to provide the highest standard of art and design education, taught within an American pedagogical paradigm, while being influenced and informed by our French and European environment. Our international faculty is comprised of 100 leaders in the art, design, and business industries in Europe and courses are taught in English. PCA offers an interdisciplinary education for 300 full-time students coming from 50 different countries.
Paris College of Art is a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, methods and professional experience. Our students and faculty combine curiosity, experimentation and enthusiasm in the pursuit of learning.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree Programs:
- Communication Design
- Illustration
- Fashion Design
- Fine Arts
- Art History
- Theory and Criticism
- Photography
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree:
- Design Management
Certificate Programs:
- The Art of Textiles
- General Fashion Studies
- Illustration Arts
- Management of Design
- Photographic Arts
- Visual Communications
- Studio Arts
Further Studies:
- Study abroad programs
- Summer courses
- University preparation programs
- Communication Design
- Illustration
- Fashion Design
- Fine Arts
- Art History
- Theory and Criticism
- Photography
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree:
- Design Management
Certificate Programs:
- The Art of Textiles
- General Fashion Studies
- Illustration Arts
- Management of Design
- Photographic Arts
- Visual Communications
- Studio Arts
Further Studies:
- Study abroad programs
- Summer courses
- University preparation programs
Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts, Paris
Courses / Programs
Located in the heart of Paris, Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts provides quality education in the fields of French Cooking and French Pastry to local and international students from around the world - from secondary vocational education to continuing education for professionals. We offer intensive cooking and pastry programs taught in English that include internships. In addition, we provide week-long training courses in specialized areas of French Cuisine and French Pastry / Breads, half-day pastry courses, and customized cookery courses for professional cooks, pastry chefs, bakers and caterers.
On successful completion of your training, including the internship, you will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion, from Ferrandi and the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
At Ferrandi, it is our philosophy is that theory is best integrated when it is accompanied by hands-on practice. This is why 70% of course hours on our Intensive Professional Programs are spent in the kitchen or lab.
With top-notch learning facilities, our pedagogy is based on hands-on practice, individual and team work, and personalized guidance by qualified instructors, who all have significant, top-level industry experience with Michelin-starred chefs and other prestigious employers.
Intensive Professional Programs - taught in English:
- French Cuisine: 5 months (660 hours) + 3 to 6 month internship
- French Pastry: 5 months (660 hours) + 3 to 6 month internship
- French Bread Baking: 10 weeks (340 hours) + 2 month internship (optional)
Training Weeks:
- French Breads and Viennoiseries
- Classic Pastries
- Chocolate and confiserie
- Cuisine bistronomique & more..
Half-day Pastry Courses:
- Choux pastry: sweet and savory variations
- Introduction to the Macaron
Customized courses for professional cooks, pastry chefs, bakers and caterers
- French Cuisine: 5 months (660 hours) + 3 to 6 month internship
- French Pastry: 5 months (660 hours) + 3 to 6 month internship
- French Bread Baking: 10 weeks (340 hours) + 2 month internship (optional)
Training Weeks:
- French Breads and Viennoiseries
- Classic Pastries
- Chocolate and confiserie
- Cuisine bistronomique & more..
Half-day Pastry Courses:
- Choux pastry: sweet and savory variations
- Introduction to the Macaron
Customized courses for professional cooks, pastry chefs, bakers and caterers