Learn to Cook Classic French Cuisine in Burgundy

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The cornerstone of Gallic culture, the French gastronomic meal has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage lis

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Each area of France has its own distinctive culinary style, but the Burgundy region boasts some of France's most famous regional dishes: escargot, gougères (cheese puffs), Coq au Vin (chicken stew), and Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy).

Cooking classes provide an immersion into the Burgundian lifestyle, with visits to local markets to shop for ingredients, instruction in preparing traditional specialties, and then savoring the delicious meals. Tourists can choose from a wide range of culinary programs and vacations in the Burgundy region.

American expats Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini, a mother-daughter duo, run The Cook's Atelier in Beaune. Their one-day cooking courses or six-day culinary vacation introduce participants to the delights of Burgundian cuisine.

In the country village of Marigny-le-Cahouet, Katherine Frelon's Culinary School offers seven-day culinary vacations at a 400-year-old farmhouse, La Ferme de la Lochere. Highlights are the trips to Dijon and Semur-en-Auxois and lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

The five-day culinary program organized by Robert Ash at Rue du Lac includes hands-on classes; visits to local markets; and free time to enjoy the property's garden, sun terrace, and swimming pool. Along with the cooking classes, accommodations are provided at a handsome converted farmhouse in the Beaujolais area of Burgundy.

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