Description
Gluten-Free Vegan French Pastry Certificate
Gentle Gourmet – Domaine de Brocfontaine
Normandy, France
August 10–28, 2026
Program Overview
This immersive 3-week Gluten-Free Vegan French Pastry Certificate is designed for professionals and passionate enthusiasts seeking advanced practical skills in refined plant-based pastry. Hosted at the peaceful Domaine de Brocfontaine in Normandy, the program emphasizes classical French techniques adapted to gluten-free and vegan applications.
Program Structure
Week 1 – Foundations of French Gluten-Free Vegan Pastry
Objective: Master the essential bases of classical French pastry adapted to gluten-free and vegan techniques.
Topics & Preparations (Days 1–5):
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Plant-based creams (pastry cream, mousselines, infused creams)
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Gluten-free génoise and sponge techniques
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Tart doughs (sweet & shortcrust)
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Cakes and loaf-style pastries
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Mini cakes:
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Madeleines
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Financiers
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Sauces & fillings:
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Chocolate sauces
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Fruit curds
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Jellies and reductions
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Focus on structure, texture, fat replacements, and protein balance in vegan/gluten-free pastry.
Week 2 – Classical Entremets & French Family Cakes
Objective: Apply foundational techniques to iconic French desserts and layered entremets.
Day 1:
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Apricot Flan
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Raspberry Clafoutis
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Seasonal French family cake (chef’s selection)
Day 2:
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Vegan Gluten-Free Strawberry Fraisier
Day 3:
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Black Forest Cake
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Cherries from the garden
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Bourbon-infused plant-based cream
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Day 4:
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Peach Charlotte Cake
Day 5:
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Rhubarb Entremet (multi-texture, modern plating)
Week 3 – Advanced Techniques & Chocolate Work
Objective: Explore advanced vegan pastry skills and refined dessert craftsmanship.
Topics & Creations:
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Aquafaba macarons (structure, piping, fillings)
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Pavlova (crisp & marshmallow textures)
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Chocolate desserts (ganache, mousse, molded desserts)
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Vegan & gluten-free confectionery and candies
Cultural Experience:
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Visit to a Chocolate Museum
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Chocolate tasting and sourcing discussion
Duration: 3 weeks (August 10–28, 2026)
Schedule: 5 days per week
Hours: 35 hours/week – 105 total hours
Format: 15 days of hands-on classes (mostly practical)
Tuition: €3,500 per week
All-inclusive (training, ingredients, materials, and activities)
