The kitchen is where flavours and ideas come together, a place for sharing and conviviality. What about taking a few cooking lessons in Normandy to impress the crowds? We’ve come up with seven regional addresses where you can discover the secrets of Norman cuisine.
Je cuisine mon Jardin (Eure)
Let’s start our journey in Conches-en-Ouche, in the heart of a mill, where you can discover the workshops of Marianne Guais. Here you’ll find organic products and delicious recipes galore. You’ll learn how to discover or rediscover your garden and its treasures. Colourful recipes and surprising flavours will be the order of the day as you create your savoury or sweet dishes.
La Maison des Marmitons (Manche)
Continuing our escapade in Barneville-Carteret, Laurent will welcome you and introduce you to the art of cooking. From the aperitif to the dessert, different themes are offered. Some include regional specialities such as Andouille de Vire. Each workshop ends with a friendly tasting over a glass of wine. Up to 6 trainee chefs can be accommodated.
La Maison des Marmitons
47, Avenue de la république
50270 Barneville-Carteret
06 45 01 12 92
[email protected]
www.lamaisondesmarmitons.com
La Maison du Chef Normand (Calvados)
How would you like to cook good local produce in the company of a renowned chef? That’s the experience on offer at this great culinary house. Accompanied by Elisabeth Tirel, young and old alike can get to work preparing delicious dishes. With a mixture of old-fashioned know-how and modern techniques, there’s no doubt that you’ll enjoy getting your hands dirty in a warm and friendly atmosphere. All mixed with the sweet and savoury flavours of yummy Normandy.
La Maison du Chef Normand
28 La Forge lieu dit
14130 Saint-Philbert-des-Champs
lamaisonduchefnormand.fr
Le Manoir du Lys (Orne)
Let’s go and meet star chef Franck Quinton, a great mushroom enthusiast, who will share his knowledge and advice with you.
He’ll take you to the market in Bagnoles de l’Orne, where you’ll put together a basket of quality seasonal produce. Back at the manor house, you’ll be able to test your cooking skills with the same products, accompanied by the chef himself!
Route de Juvigny – La Croix Gauthier BAGNOLES DE L ORNE 61140 BAGNOLES DE L’ORNE NORMANDIE
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Les Toqués en Cuisine (Seine maritime)
On the way to Rouen, in a huge house made up of two barns, where you can feel at home and cook as if you were at home. That’s the spirit behind the various courses on offer. Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, there’s something for everyone. You’ll be able to prepare recipes that are typical of our region, such as teurgoule, as well as some more exotic ones.
Les Toqués en Cuisine
465, rue des Audines
76770 Houppeville
Tél : 06 17 01 41 90
www.lestoquesencuisine.fr
L’École Fauchon (Seine-Maritime)
Stay in Rouen and try your hand at haute cuisine with Fauchon, a leading figure in French luxury cuisine for over 130 years. The school offers a choice of three different courses: cookery courses for children aged 8 to 16 lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, cookery courses or pastry courses lasting 3 hours. Each course ends with a tasting session. The aim is to convey the message that local products from Normandy are not necessarily more expensive, while at the same time learning the various techniques used by top chefs.
Ecole Fauchon
150 Boulevard de l’Europe
76100 Rouen
Tél : 02 35 15 47 74
École FAUCHON – EcoleFauchon
La Maison Caillet (Seine-Maritime)
Let’s end our foodie trip in Valmont at the Maison Caillet, where Michelin-starred chef Pierre Caillet will share some of his secrets with you, so that you can prepare some delicious dishes yourself. Committed to an eco-responsible approach and awarded a Michelin Green Star, the chef makes a point of using regional produce according to the season. All the while offering unexpected combinations that are sure to surprise you.
22 rue André Fiquet 76540 VALMONT
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Our selection of Normandy Experiences
Normandy Experiences are local gems that add meaning to your trip. You’ll meet Normandy people who are truly passionate about what they do.
Cheese and Cider Tasting in Normandy
Pont L’Évêque
Bayeux
Off-Road Scooter Adventure & Sunset Aperitif in Quiberville-sur-Mer
Quiberville-sur-Mer
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