We arrive at la Cadière-d’Azur; a small medieval French hamlet perched on top of a rolling landscape, above the renowned Bandol Vineyards. This is a quintessentially Provençal village whose winding and narrow flower-filled streets create an unspoilt haven in busy southern France.

Hostellerie Bérard, where we stay, is an eclectic jigsaw of buildings nestled into the hillside and is seeped in history, for example one part was an ancient convent. Another, ‘Les Remparts’, formed ancient battlements. Each room is decorated with an individual style, although the Provençal theme runs naturally through the entire place.

This 3* Hotel has a choice of two restaurants, a Brasserie with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and an elegant Michelin star Gastronomic Restaurant. There is also a new Thermal Spa, including a relaxation pool and a Hammam, as well as spa treatments available.

The cookery course is led by a Michelin* chef, René Bérard, who has an enthusiasm to communicate a lifelong passion for food that is truly inspiring. This is a hands-on participatory cooking course and you will be creating a new menu each day. Although what you will be cooking depends entirely on what is fresh on the market at the time, here is a sample menu of a few dishes you may be cooking:


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