Join Chef Clément for a private, hands-on cooking class in Provence, taught in English. Cook at your villa or vacation rental, or at L’Atelier Culinarion in central Aix-en-Provence.
Choose your menu in advance and prepare French and Provençal dishes with seasonal ingredients. Chef Clément explains each technique as you cook, with guidance adapted to your experience.
Every class is reserved for your group, whether you are cooking as a couple, with family or with friends.
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Cooking in Provence means working with vibrant vegetables, fragrant herbs, olive oil from nearby estates and recipes shaped by generations of family tradition. These private cooking classes in Provence combine technique and cultural context, allowing you to understand both the “how” and the “why” behind each preparation.
Depending on your preferences, your class may focus on traditional dishes such as ratatouille, bouillabaisse, fresh pasta, French sauces or classic pastries. Every workshop is adapted to your level, whether you are a complete beginner or a passionate home cook.
You will learn precise techniques, practical organization in the kitchen and professional tips that make a lasting difference.
Chef Clément offers private cooking classes at villas, vacation rentals and private homes within approximately 130 miles (210 km) of Aix-en-Provence. Locations include Marseille, Avignon, Toulon, and villages in the Luberon and Alpilles. For a class on the French Riviera, please share your property’s address when enquiring so that travel arrangements can be confirmed.
For those who prefer a dedicated space, workshops can also take place in one carefully selected location in Aix-en-Provence: a warm and convivial kitchen in the historic city center.
In every format, the philosophy remains the same: personal attention, clear guidance and a relaxed atmosphere where guests can truly enjoy learning the foundations of French and Provençal cuisine.
After five years of culinary training in Marseille, Chef Clément began teaching private cooking classes in 2012. Since then, he has welcomed thousands of international travelers looking to discover authentic French and Provençal cuisine through hands-on culinary experiences.
Originally from Périgueux in the South-West of France — often called the “capital of foie gras” — and of Italian heritage, he grew up in a family where cooking was an essential part of everyday life. He moved to Provence with his family in 2000 and developed a deep connection to the region’s culinary traditions and Mediterranean ingredients.
Passionate about sharing knowledge, Chef Clément began by offering private cooking classes in Aix-en-Provence before expanding his workshops to partner locations and welcoming guests from around the world. Over the years, thousands of participants have joined his classes in France and online through Visiochef, the online cooking school he launched shortly before the arrival of Covid.
Today, with more than 300 positive reviews and over a decade of experience teaching both French and international guests, his approach combines technical precision with a warm, accessible style of teaching rooted in French and Provençal culinary traditions.
Many guests describe the experience as one of the highlights of their stay in Provence — not only for the food, but for the atmosphere, the exchange and the depth of learning.
Hands-on cooking workshops are also available in one carefully selected partner kitchen in Aix-en-Provence.
L’atelier Culinarion is a warm and convivial workshop located in the historic center of Aix-en-Provence, ideal for small groups looking for an authentic Provençal atmosphere.
Explore private cooking classes at L’Atelier Culinarion in Aix-en-Provence, available for groups of 1 to 8.
Private in-home cooking classes can take place directly in your villa, holiday rental or private home throughout Provence.
Chef Clément travels across the region to bring the culinary experience directly to you, including Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, Avignon, Toulon, Saint-Tropez, Arles and surrounding towns.
This format allows guests to enjoy a relaxed and fully personalized cooking class while discovering authentic French and Provençal cuisine in the comfort of their own kitchen.
Choose the recipes for your cooking class or follow Chef Clément’s suggestions. Together, you will create a personalized culinary experience designed around your tastes, your level and the atmosphere you would like to enjoy.
Prepare a three-course French menu with Chef Clément, then sit down to enjoy the meal you have cooked. Allow approximately five hours for the full experience, including the meal. Ingredients and a recipe booklet are included. View class prices, workshop rental and any additional travel fees.
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