French cooking classes, Loire Valley
La Grange aux savoir-faire
Hands-on cooking classes, artisan-led workshops, and unforgettable food experiences in the Loire Valley. Cook, connect, and share real French savoir-faire.
Explore our seasonal cooking classes à la française, garden-fresh, hands-on, and full of flavours
An authentic French cooking class
Welcome to La Grange the go-to destination for an authentic French cooking class in the Loire Valley. Whether you’re searching for a unique culinary experience near the Loire Valley castles or looking to book an English-speaking cooking workshop in France, you’ve found your spot.
Start cooking with us
Ever dreamed of mastering French bread and pastry? This is your chance.
We’re a fully dedicated cookery school
We’re not a pop-up experience or a travel agency add-on. We’re a fully dedicated cookery school, rooted in the heart of the Loire Valley, and obsessed with one thing: passing on real-deal French culinary knowledge in the most delicious, hands-on way possible. From buttery croissants to crusty sourdough, flaky tarts to garden-fresh meals, we believe that the best way to understand French food is to cook it and eat it together.
Planning a private class or custom stay? Let’s create something just for you.
An immersive adventure
Each workshop is an immersive adventure, led by chefs, artisans, and food lovers who teach because they love to share. You’ll roll, knead, slice, bake, season and laugh your way through local recipes, and leave with full bellies and a few culinary tricks up your sleeve.
Get to know the passionate hosts behind La Grange and their love of sharing skills.
Easy to reach, hard to forget
La Grange aux Savoir-Faire is tucked in the peaceful village of Vallières-les-Grandes, right between Tours and Blois—in the very heart of the Loire Valley. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and fairytale castles, and just a stone’s throw from Chenonceau, Amboise, Blois, and Chaumont-sur-Loire, it’s a flavourful detour for castle-hoppers, culture seekers, and curious cooks of all ages. If you’re after something meaningful, memorable, and mouthwatering—this is your place.
Here’s how to find us
Ready to Dream Something Up?
Just drop us a message with what you’re imagining, and we’ll bring it to life with care, creativity, and maybe a bit of butter.
Contact us by completing the form below or
by telephone: +332 54 43 57 21 , by email : hello@cookingbytheloire.com
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