8 Day Whole Food Nutrition, Health and Culinary Creativity Holiday in South West France

Come to France hungry—for good food, new ideas, and a slower way of living. Set among the rolling hills and medieval villages of Occitanie, this six-day culinary retreat celebrates plant-based eating without losing sight of one of France’s greatest pleasures: truly enjoying what’s on the table. Your home is a character-filled 18th-century farmhouse, where French country charm, garden spaces, and a pool create an inviting setting for cooking, gathering, and lingering over meals. Hands-on workshops, demonstrations, tastings, and playful cooking challenges help you become more confident and creative with whole-food, plant-based cuisine, whether you’re relatively new to the kitchen or already comfortable behind the cutting board. Beyond learning recipes, the experience explores how seasonal ingredients can become colorful, satisfying meals worth looking forward to. Visits to medieval village markets bring you closer to the ingredients and food culture of the region, while a truffle-hunting excursion offers a distinctly French adventure in the Occitanie countryside. With a maximum of 15 guests, there’s a wonderfully communal rhythm to the retreat. Cook together, exchange ideas, gather for plant-based dinners in the evening, or slip away to the garden or pool when you’re ready for a little quiet. This isn’t about giving up the pleasure of French food. It’s about discovering just how deliciously plant-based cooking can belong within it. **Best suited for:** Plant-based and plant-curious travelers, food lovers, solo travelers, home cooks, and wellness-minded guests who want to combine hands-on culinary learning with French markets, countryside experiences, small-group connection, and plenty of time around a beautiful table.