Frequently asked questions

For The French Herbal Gourmet, no professional experience is required — only curiosity, enthusiasm and a love of good food. The Master Diplomas are advanced professional programs.

No. Students do not have to be vegan, but they have to accept the challenges that vegan cuisine and pastry present.

Usually 2 students for the Master Diplomas, about 4 participants for The French Herbal Gourmet, and 2-8 participants for Dining with Monet.

Yes. Every student works at an individual workstation; the Master Diplomas include 35 hours of teaching a week.

8 weeks, in 4 two-week modules. Classical & Contemporary: 15 March – 7 May 2027. Gluten-Free: 11 October – 3 December 2027.

The two Master programs award a diploma; the herbal classes award a certificate.

The course is taught in English. The complete recipe and learning manual can also be provided in French, Spanish, German or Japanese, and additional language support can be offered when needed to students who are not fully fluent in English.

35 hours of teaching a week, ingredients, course materials, a personalised Gentle Gourmet apron, accommodation in a private cottage (400 sq ft), all meals and drinks, and weekly cleaning. One module: €5,800; the full 8-week diploma: €21,460 (modules 2 to 4 at −10%).

€2,200 per week without accommodation, €2,950 with accommodation. A second consecutive week is −10%: €4,180 for two weeks without accommodation, €5,605 with accommodation.

Contact us: together we will discuss your admission and how you wish to finance your program.

Please contact us for the terms.

Yes. The Domaine currently offers two private cottages and a duplex in a separate building. For the Master Diplomas, staying on site is required: it is full immersion. For The French Herbal Gourmet, on-site accommodation is limited and subject to availability, and a number of independent holiday rentals and B&Bs are available nearby.

The accommodation is not run as a hotel, but each unit receives a weekly bed-linen change and cleaning.

Yes, all meals are provided during the Master Diplomas. In The French Herbal Gourmet, every day includes a complete lunch and dinner, prepared during class.

Herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables come largely from the Domaine's garden and orchard.

Please tell us before you enrol, so we can look at what is possible together. We cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.

For the Master Diplomas, the apron is provided; bring kitchen clothing and non-slip shoes.

Students are responsible for arranging their transportation to and from the Domaine, about an hour from Paris. For those who prefer a door-to-door service, we can recommend a trusted local professional taxi/VTC company for transfers from airports and railway stations.