I was recently thinking about the best meals I've enjoyed, and this day immediately sprung to mind…read more The four course catered lunch with wine pairings was delicious. We were stuffed, but after a leisurely walk around the countryside we were ready to cook. The French recipes were much less involved than I imagined, often based on equal weights. It was very interesting to learn French cuisine and cooking techniques. While dinner finished cooking we had a wine tasting by the pool at sunset. The wines from the region southeast of Bordeaux were so interesting, and we were able to continue drinking our favorites with the fabulous dinner that we made! What could be better than a day with two amazing French meals (each with foie gras!) and lots of wine? The food was honestly better than some of the five star restaurants I've visited in the U.S. With the addition of the romantic French countryside and farmhouse, the experience is unmatched.

From the owner: RDA Relogique offers a unique luxury vacation experience for vacationers who seek a gourmet…read morelearning experience combined with a luxury accommodation in a private 20 acre country-side estate in rural France. Le Tournie Gourmet provides luxury accommodation in two recently renovated farm houses dating from the 18 century. The site includes a lap swimming pool, small gymnasium and sauna. A programme of one, three, and five-day gourmet cooking courses is being offered travellers who want to combine nature, luxury accommodation and gourmet cooking.The gourmet cooking classes are conducted by Cordon Bleu trained chefs.