Top Languedoc-Roussillon Classes & Workshops

The lavender fields of Provence are one of the most iconic images of France, but most tours focus on admiring the purple landscapes and finding the best photo spots. On this tour, immerse yourself in Provence’s lavender industry and experience firsthand how lavender is harvested and distilled into floral waters and essential oils. Help out in the fields by cutting lavender, then create your very own bottle of lavender oil.

The Roussillon region around Perpignan is renowned for its wines, and this private wine-tasting workshop offers an easy and personalized way to discover them. Head to an organic vineyard in the hills around the city, meet your winemaker host, and sample 6-8 red, white, rosé, and naturally sweet wines. As you sip and savor, learn about local terroirs and grape varieties; and graze on perfectly paired cheeses, charcuterie, and chocolate—delicious!

Discover a unique culinary experience by learning to cook with passionate chefs from around the world. Chefs from the world of cooking classes in Montpellier invite you to participate in captivating cooking workshops, open to all. With over 10 cooking themes, you're spoiled for choice to broaden your culinary horizons. The main objective of these cooking classes is to allow you to easily reproduce the recipes at home, thanks to all the tips and techniques transmitted by the Cortese chefs. Their expertise and passion will guide you through each step, giving you the keys to creating dishes worthy of the greatest restaurants. Whether you are new to cooking or already have some experience, our world chefs adapt to all levels, offering you a true immersion in the art of cooking.

Do you want to take part in a creative workshop? Understand how to use plants in cosmetics? Join the laboratory of our artisanal plant distillery and learn step by step how to make your cosmetic product. We guarantee you support to make the recipe; the use of natural and organic ingredients and a moment of exchange and conviviality. This activity perfectly complements the visit to our aromatic plant cultivation site (lavender, thyme, rosemary, etc.) because it allows you to learn concretely and simply how to use the benefits of plants in your well-being and skincare routines. You will leave with the product created during the workshop, and the recipe if you want to try the experience again at home!

Unravel the secrets of Collioure’s celebrated vineyards and wines on this private walk and tasting experience. Meet your wine guide and stroll the scenic vineyards—some on steep slopes—to learn about the different terroirs, grape varieties, and wine-making techniques. Admire the magnificent sea and mountain views on route, and finish with a VIP tasting with winemakers. Your guide can adjust your walking circuit to suit your needs and interests.

- Visit an urban winery to learn about winemaking and see the cellar - Savor the flavors of organic and natural wines at two wine bars - Meet passionate professionals and become an expert in the art of winemaking and the basics of oenology - Enjoy a guided walking tour through the heart of Montpellier - Learn the art of sensory analysis and enjoy food and wine pairings - A tour for curious foodies eager to learn

This workshop lifts the veil on the very secret world of perfumery. You will reconnect with your sense of smell, the primary sense but also the sense most instinctively linked to your emotions and memories. You will have the pleasure of creating a unique perfume. You will leave with knowledge, the joy of having created, and a pretty bottle to remember it for a long time to come!

Through a personalized Masterclass of our Great Wines, we invite you to a sensory journey celebrating the history and culture of our region dear to Gérard Bertrand, a discovery of the spirit of our terroirs, from the high altitude vineyards near the Pyrenees to the volcanic soils of the Terrasses du Larzac and the coastal vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.