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NederlandsTasty workshops… back to school!
With plenty of fun and delicious discoveries in renowned houses, our professionals welcome you to surprise your palate and awaken your appetite. Learn the pastry chef’s techniques, master the art of tasting, uncover the secrets of our wines… These workshops are open to all curious food lovers eager to learn.
Valrhona Gourmet School: Pastry Workshops and Courses
For all chocolate lovers, Valrhona is the ultimate reference! A globally renowned brand, used by top pastry chefs worldwide, its famous cocoa beans are often seen on cooking shows. Yet, the Gourmet School is not just for professionals — quite the opposite. The team of trainers warmly invites you, without any hesitation or preconceptions, to discover their passion for the craft. With expertise and great teaching skills, they guide you through their delicious and chocolate-filled universe. Practice the right techniques and uncover the secrets of master chefs by creating recipes developed at the Grand Chocolate School. Their programs suit everyone, from quick 30-minute to 2.5-hour workshops or longer courses lasting from half a day up to 2 days. Awaken the pastry chef within you during your gourmet weekend in Ardèche Hermitage.
A must-visit: la Cité du Chocolat, a 2000m² space where you can explore what lies behind the famous Valrhona chocolate square. Indulge in a truly chocolatey experience!
Discovery Workshop at Maison Chapoutier
Spend a delightful evening at the M. Chapoutier School, with themed wine tastings from the house: Wines & Barbecue, Starry Night, Tasting Initiation, Tour in Provence, European Wines, Harvest, Rhône & Beaujolais… Tough to choose! These tasting workshops take place in a private room, led by a sommelier from one of the largest wineries in the Rhône Valley, followed by a bistronomic meal at the domain’s guest table. A warm and convivial moment to discover wine culture while enjoying an excellent meal in an enchanting setting. Wine lovers, connoisseurs, amateurs, or beginners will all appreciate the quality of the wines, the professionalism of the team, and the playful nature of these workshops open to everyone. M. Chapoutier l’Ecole, reservation recommended, limited seating.
Meet the Producers of Ardèche Hermitage
Passionate about their terroir and strong supporters of the locavore movement*, our producers eagerly share their love for their craft and our beautiful region. Local markets, farm sales, and visits to their estates — enjoy wonderful encounters and delicious discoveries during your gourmet weekend in Ardèche Hermitage.
*locavore: consumption of food produced within a radius of 100 to 250 kilometers maximum around one’s home.
The Saturday Market Atmosphere
The must-visit events are the weekly markets in Tournon-sur-Rhône and Tain l’Hermitage, every Saturday morning. Buying some local products, seasonal fruits and vegetables, exchanging a few words with locals, meeting producers — it’s such a pleasure to stroll between the stalls. Colors and flavors blend together for our greatest delight. In Tournon-sur-Rhône, you get double the fun with a street market on Quai Farconnet and a farmers’ market at Place Jean Jaurès. In Tain l’Hermitage, the charming Place du Taurobole hosts a weekly clothing and food market. Enjoy the colorful stands, the lively atmosphere, and the friendly smiles of the vendors.
Visit a Craft Brewery
For once, we invite you to swap your wine glass for a beer mug. Brewing beer in the heart of the finest Côtes du Rhône appellations — now that’s bold! Discover the craft of brewing and enjoy delicious beers made right here in Ardèche Hermitage. A warm and friendly moment awaits, as you meet passionate producers eager to share their stories and journeys. Committed to sustainability, they brew organic beers, use short supply chains, and take pride in working locally. Blonde, amber, dark… a full palette of flavors and aromas to taste — in moderation, of course. Three great spots for beer lovers: Brasserie Freemoussein Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, and Chouette Brasserie in Tournon-sur-Rhône. Guided tours available on request — come and share more than just a cold one.
Nectardéchois: Fruit Processing Workshop
A cooperative with a unique model, open to both professionals and private individuals, allowing them to transform their fruits into juice starting from 100 kilograms. A true regional initiative, launched by the town hall of Pailharès—a small village in the green Ardèche—that aimed to promote local resources.Nectardéchois opened its doors in 1998. Today, this facility offers guided tours of the workshop with tastings, to discover the skills and craftsmanship behind this local enterprise. Fruit juices and nectars are available for purchase at the workshop every first Saturday of the month.
Accommodation and Dining for Your Gourmet Weekend in Ardèche Hermitage
Delightful ideas to whet your appetite for a truly flavorful weekend. To help you plan a perfect itinerary without a single misstep, here are all our top recommendations—for meals and overnight stays as pleasant as your days.
Plaisirs de la table
Nos chefs vous régalent. Fiers de leur terroir, c’est avec goût, qu’ils subliment nos produits locaux pour le plus grand plaisir de nos papilles. Des tables reconnues par de célèbres guides, des belles adresses pour les gourmets, appréciez le savoir-faire de ces hommes et femmes de talent. Avec 11 restaurants gastro / bistronomiques, d’une rive à l’autre du Rhône, faites votre choix de tables étoilées, gourmandes mais aussi de chef en devenir. En effet, Tain l’Hermitage possède un lycée hôtelier réputé, où ont été formés de grands noms de la gastronomie française.
Where to Stay?
Combine the pleasures of fine dining and a restful night with our selection of hotel-restaurants. Ranging from 2 to 4 stars, hoose the establishment that best suits your tastes and budget. Comfort, quality service—our hosts are delighted to welcome you for a night or longer. Generous cuisine that highlights regional products, cozy rooms with thoughtful decor… let yourself be tempted by a gourmet weekend in Ardèche Hermitage.
Food lovers, fine gourmets, or simply the curious—everyone is charmed by our generous terroir and its exceptional local products. Ardèche Hermitage is not just a destination to visit, it’s one to savor—and sometimes even devour! Here, indulgence isn’t a guilty pleasure, nor a sin—it’s one of our finest qualities. .
