Is prior cooking experience required?

No, the class is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to aficionados.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Yes, you can inform the organizers ahead of time to adjust the menu as needed.

What is included in the price?

The fee covers a guided cooking class, vineyard tour, meal of your prepared dishes, and paired wines.

How large are the groups?

Groups range from 2 to 8 guests, providing intimate, personalized instruction.

Is transportation provided to the estate?

No, guests are responsible for their own transport to 1 Chem. la Tour, 33650 Martillac.

Can children participate?

The experience is designed for adults aged 18 and older.

Bordeaux Château Cooking Class by Farm Experiences & Tours | Food Tour | Private

Set in Martillac, France, just outside the vibrant city of Bordeaux, the Bordeaux Château Cooking Class Experience invites culinary enthusiasts into the heart of one of the world's most celebrated wine regions. Located at 1 Chem. la Tour, this hands-on class offers more than just cooking; it’s a deep dive into Bordeaux’s rich food and wine culture framed by the estate’s sprawling vineyards and biodiverse landscapes.

Farm Experiences & Tours leads this intimate workshop, where guests cook alongside a professional chef committed to showcasing authentic French gastronomy. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally from the farm and surrounding terrain, participants learn crucial techniques that underscore classic French cuisine—think mastering slow-simmered sauces, perfecting pastry textures, or balancing flavors with elegant simplicity.

The class begins with a guided tour of the château’s vineyard, vat room, and cellar, setting the stage with detailed insight into the land and the wines that will accompany your meal. This connection between culinary art and viticulture is what makes this experience stand out in a region famed for its terroir. After the preparation, the moment of reward arrives as you savor your dish alongside carefully paired estate wines, all served in an outdoor setting where nature’s calm envelops the gathering.

What distinguishes this class is its blend of practical learning and immersive environment—rooted in the biodiversity of the region’s vineyards. The surrounding flora includes indigenous oak and wild lavender that attract local pollinators, enhancing the estate’s ecosystem. This culinary experience doesn’t just teach cooking; it honors the intimate ties between land, food, and tradition.

Whether you’re an aspiring chef, a wine lover, or a traveler seeking meaningful local experiences, Farm Experiences & Tours offers a unique gateway to the authentic flavors and stories of Bordeaux's wine country.

About Farm Experiences & Tours

Farm Experiences & Tours is a Portugal-based operator located in Santa Bárbara, Lisboa, offering curated farm and winery experiences across multiple European regions. Featured on The Adventure Collective, the company connects travelers with rural producers through guided tastings, cellar tours, picnics, and farm lunches. Their program includes wine tastings in Lourinhã (3- and 6-wine options), a picnic winery experience, Sicilian olive oil experiences with farm lunches, Tuscan Chianti Classico tastings and lunches, Provence wine and goat cheese tours, and a coffee farm experience in Las Palmas.

Each itinerary focuses on direct engagement with producers: guided vineyard walks, explanations of winemaking and olive oil harvesting techniques, tasting masterclasses, and estate-hosted meals. Experiences are presented as day tours or on-site visits to family-run estates and châteaux, emphasizing regional flavors and landscape settings.

Farm Experiences & Tours uses trip descriptions and on-site programs supplied by partner farms and wineries; the operator showcases factual, location-specific experiences such as Montevago olive oil production, Chianti Classico tastings, and Lourinhã vineyard visits. Guests are encouraged to review individual trip details for accessibility, duration, and booking terms.

By featuring a diverse selection—wineries, olive farms, a coffee plantation, and goat cheese pairings—the operator provides verified rural culinary experiences suitable for wine lovers, culinary travelers, and nature enthusiasts seeking authentic, producer-led activities in and beyond Portugal. Information on group size limits, seasonal availability, and meal inclusions is provided for each listing to help travelers plan. Local partners include small estates and producers who host tastings and lunches on-site throughout Portugal.