Arrival in the evening after 6 pm. Welcome dinner at Rene's restaurant An outing into the surrounding fragrant hills to pick fresh herbs for today's cooking lesson. Then it's to the kitchen for a lesson largely centred around the use of herbs with meat It's an early start today, to watch the fishing boats come in at the local harbour and get the pick of the catch! Today's cooking will be fishy, perhaps a bouillabaisse?. Then spend an indulgent but fascinating afternoon at the vineyards tasting some of the excellent Bandol appellation wines and learning how to pair them appropriately with food. A local farmer delivers the seasonal vegetables for today's cooking - an authentic Provencal ratatouille. In the afternoon it's a visit to an olive grove, where you'll learn how to make tapenade, a local speciality. The cooking session today concentrates on breads and deserts. Your chef and host Rene is famous for his pastries! Departure before noon. Or extend your stay - please enquire for details 2008: 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov