Tailored experiences

Your culinary moment. Your way.
Tell us what you crave we’ll turn it into a delicious reality.

We start with you:

We don’t offer cookie-cutter experiences. We start with you: your group’s tastes, your timing, your travel plans, your shared dreams. Whether you’re a family on a holiday adventure, a group of friends celebrating something special, a cycling team in need of a well-earned feast, or a crew of food lovers ready to dive deep into French cuisine you’re in the right kitchen.

At La Grange, tailored really means limitless and it always starts with you.

Ready to dream something up?

Just drop us a message with what you’re imagining, and we’ll bring it to life with care, creativity, and maybe a bit of butter.

Contact us by completing the form below or
by telephone: +332 54 43 57 21 , by email : hello@cookingbytheloire.com

What to include in your message for a perfect fit
Your schedule

Your group


Your budget


Your level

Your palate profile

Restrictions/Allergies

For friends, families & food lovers


Our cooking classes are crafted for connection. Whether you’re gathering your best friends, traveling with kids, or celebrating something big, we turn shared cooking into shared joy. No stress, no pressure just laughter, new skills, and stories you’ll bring back home. Because meals made together, and eaten together, are the ones we remember most.

Hands in, Hearts Full.

And if you have questions, ask anything. Really.


No idea is too bold, too niche, or too unexpected. Want to meet winemakers? Find a guide who speaks your language? Organize a wood-fired garden dinner under the stars? Craving a full Renaissance-style extravaganza with no budget cap, costumes, courses, and all? We love it. Thanks to our deep roots in the Loire Valley and our trusted community of artisans, we can help you dream it, design it, and live it.

Chauffeur

Tour guide

Accommodation

PRM access

What we’ve brought
to life:


  • A joyful family workshop followed by a garden picnic
  •  A post-bike-ride apéro & tart-making class for hungry cyclists
  • A birthday brunch cooked (and devoured) by friends
  • An intensive workshop with a master chef for serious foodies
  • A wine-pairing menu created in collaboration with a local wine maker
  • A surprise proposal baked into a dessert

A family affair: tailored cooking, full of laughs

At La Grange, we know cooking as a family is more than just a class it’s a moment to connect. Our workshops are designed for families of all shapes and sizes, from toddlers eager to stir to teens ready to try something new. Whether you’re a small tribe or a big reunion crew, we tailor the experience to your group’s pace, age, and appetite.

Want to bake with little ones?

We keep it playful and handson. Planning a fullcourse feast with the whole family? We’ve got you covered. Our chefs and hosts are more than professionals they’re parents too. They understand the energy (and chaos!) of cooking with kids, and they know how to make it fun, flexible, and truly rewarding.
From garden picking to shared meals, we turn family time into something meaningful and delicious. Because at La Grange, food is how we come together.

Whisk us a

Hungry to learn? Dig into our classes

Breadmaking workshop

Inspired by the idea of a custom cooking moment? You can join our breadmaking workshop for a flour-filled deep dive into French tradition.

Cooking classes

Our artisans will take you on a delicious journey to the heart of pure French tradition featuring cooking, bread making, pâtisserie, and charcuterie!

They’ve had a taste of it

La Prévôté

4, Place de l’Église
41400 Vallières-les-Grandes

Perfectly placed in the heart of the Loire Valley

By car

We’re easily accessible via the A10 and A85 motorways, making the journey smooth whether you’re coming from Paris (2.5 hours), Orléans (1.5 hours), or even the Atlantic coast (3 hours from Nantes). Parking is simple and stress-free.

By train

You’ve got options:

Take a TGV from Paris to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (1 hour) or Blois-Chambord (1h30), followed by a 25-35 minutes’ drive to La Grange.

Prefer something closer? Amboise and Onzain-Chaumont both have regional train stations just 15–20 minutes away, with frequent connections to Tours and Orléans.

By air

Tours Val de Loire Airport:
 40 minutes

Paris-Orly Airport:
approx. 2 hours

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG):
approx. 2.5 hours