July 1, 2025
4:30 pm
Being a vegan in France hasn’t been especially easy in the past which means vegans have missed out on wonderful French cuisine. Here at Le Cheval Blanc we’re aiming to change all of that by offering this themed four day (five night) course concentrating on vegan French cuisine. Some dishes are already vegan, some are easily veganized, while with others it’s taken a bit more creativity to remove all the animal products. The techniques you’ll learn on this course can also be used to veganize other dishes when you get home!
This course is a masterclass in understanding flavor. That’s because classic French cuisine relies on meat and dairy for flavour – it does not use many spices. Much of the course therefore is about getting that flavor back. We’ll be looking at the building blocks of flavor and how to layer them to create satisfying, indulgent vegan food. Learning these techniques will transform all your cookery.
Group size is small, typically 4, maximum 6, so you’ll get plenty of individual attention. Workshops take place in my kitchen, my workspace and the centre of my foodie world which our guests always appreciate. We’ve had air conditioning installed, so you don’t have to worry about summer heat.
You’ll make on average 6 dishes per day which will include:
This cooking holiday will be all about using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. That means of course that we may need to alter some of the dishes we cook in order to take advantage of what’s available.
Many people extend their stay and make a holiday of it. It’s a beautiful part of France with plenty to do. There are endless outdoor activities on the doorstep and rewarding day trips to be done including the world heritage site of Albi, the painted caves at Peche Merle or delightfully mellow vegan friendly city of Toulouse. Or you can just relax in our idyllic riverside village.
If you like the sound of this holiday but the dates don’t work for you, we may be able to run it at other times, especially if you’re a group. Get in touch to start a conversation
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Please note that this holiday is normally non refundable, so we strongly suggest you take out holiday insurance at the time of booking. However we are happy to transfer your booking to someone else at no charge, or can try to sell your space. If we sell your space we will refund 90% of what you have paid. If we sell part of a multi-person booking, your refund will be adjusted pro-rata. Full terms and conditions are here.
*** Most of our courses have a Monday check-in but this one is Tuesday with a Sunday check-out. We’ve done it that way to avoid a clash with our son’s birthday!***