Cooking & Wine Tour with Plate Full of Dreams

We have partnered with Plate Full of Dreams cooking school to offer a 6 night stay at the Mas de Mourchon with cooking classes on site, and guided wine tasting at a number of prestigious domaines across the Southern Rhone.

At Mas de Mourchon, you can enjoy the beauty of the domaine, and let the surrounding vines and vistas inspire you to create equally beautiful food, while pairing with a fine selection of wines. During your 6 night stay at the mas, this is how the days will unfold

Sunday

Your arrival on Sunday afternoon is yours to settle in, explore, relax by the pool, or walk in the hills. 

Sunday evening we will gather for a Champagne apéro, sharing a moment to meet one another, discuss the planning, prepare for the coming days’ class time and touring. Philip Reddaway will provide an informative wine briefing and introduction to the Rhône Valley wines, after which we will enjoy a delicious meal to set the tone for our days to come.

Monday

Monday will begin with our seasonal continental breakfast. Following that, we will enjoy visits to two contrasting wineries in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with a lunch served at the beautiful Verger des Papes. Afterward, we’ll return to the Mas for the first cooking class at 3:30 PM. Our cooking classes explore Provençal and Mediterranean flavours using local and organic ingredients, focusing on flavour development and cornerstone techniques. Dinner will follow at the mas, where we will enjoy the 3 course meal we have created, paired with specifically chosen wines

Tuesday

Tuesday morning we will visit the market in Vaison-la-Romaine. This market has existed for more than half a millennium, and is one of the oldest and most lively markets in Provence, with an amazing array of local food producers, plants and flowers, clothing and quality souvenirs. Our market visit will be followed by a tasting at Domaine des Escaravailles, and a picnic lunch featuring some of the fresh produce we picked up from the market. The afternoon is yours to freely explore Séguret, the charming village located down the hill from the Mas, take a stroll through the vines, or perhaps have a game of tennis. Later that afternoon, we will learn about wine pairing, which will be the theme of our evening meal showcasing the magic that occurs when food and wine come together harmoniously.

Wednesday

Wednesday Enjoy breakfast before heading out to visit a local winery for a tasting. We will then return to the Mas for fortifying nibbles to keep us going during our afternoon cooking class from 1-4pm, followed by a late lunch of our creations at the Mas at 4pm. After a digestive rest, we will then head out to L’Arbre a Vins wine bar in Vaison-la-Romaine to taste some of the excellent wines on offer, accompanied by a selection of tapas

Friday

Friday starts with breakfast before heading to the Domaine de Mourchon caveau located on the property, as well as Domaine de Crève Cœur within walking distance. We will enjoy tastings at both wineries. Afterward, we head back to the Mas for lunch, followed by a cooking class at 3:30PM. In the evening, we will celebrate our time together, preparing a wonderful grilled pizza dinner.

Saturday

On Saturday transportation will be provided after breakfast to the TGV station in Avignon.

Each meal that we create during our cooking class sessions will feature local, mainly organic, and seasonal ingredients. We will prepare four course meals comprised of a starter, main course, selection of cheeses, and dessert. With each meal, wines of the Côte du Rhone region will be specifically chosen to pair with the day’s menu

Availability

Now taking bookings for 2026

April 12th to 18th

October 5th to 11th

October 12th to 18th

Cost

Tours include:

– accommodation for 6 nights at Mas de Mourchon

– hands-on practical cooking lessons, exploring everything from choosing the best ingredients to the final plating, baking, flavour balancing, menu planning, etc. Please note that class sizes are restricted to 8 participating “students” to ensure that everyone is included and supported in their learning experience.

– group-prepared 4 course meal per class day, with wine pairings

– all meals provided / all wines at meals and at tastings

– Champagne apéro on our first evening together

– guided wine tours at carefully curated domaines with a dedicated driver. For more info on the domaines download the full guide.

 The fee does not include travel expenses to Provence. 

Price per person

$5000 USD

To reserve your place, a deposit of 25% is required, only refundable if cancelled 4 months prior to travel If for any reason there are restrictions for entering France, we will reschedule your visit to a future class. The remaining 75% of your fees are due 60 days before your arrival

All wine and cooking class experiences begin on Sunday at 4pm, and end the following Saturday at 10am. Travel insurance is required by all participants.

We are located outside Séguret, in amongst the vines and rolling hills, 6 kilometres from Vaison-la-Romaine, and 48 kilometres to Avignon.

Travel insurance is highly recommended by all participants. Disclaimer– If you chose not to take travel insurance, Plate Full of Dreams and Follow The Vin are not responsible for any associated costs you may incur.