Immersive French cooking and wine experiences in the heart of Bordeaux
Small Intimate Groups
With classes limited to 6–8 participants, you'll receive hands-on instruction and personalized attention.
Learn essential techniques you can recreate at home.
a unique setting
Our modern kitchen and reception space are housed in one of Bordeaux’s oldest buildings—a beautifully restored 17th-century setting that blends contemporary comfort with historic character.
cultural immersion
Immerse yourself in French culture for 2–5 hours, preparing regional specialties while exploring the history, cuisine, and wine traditions of Bordeaux.
About us
Daniel and Erica always dreamed of living in France. They first met during their college years—Erica returning from visiting family in Nice, while Daniel had just completed a year abroad in Provence.
Over time, they returned frequently, deepening their connection to the country through its food, wine, and culture.
The Gastronome Bordeaux is the result of that shared passion—creating a welcoming space to share their experience of French cuisine, wine, and everyday life.
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Daniel, originally from Kansas City, discovered his love for France during a year in Toulon, cooking alongside locals. He later earned a Grand Diplôme de Pâtisserie from Le Cordon Bleu Paris.
His background spans pastry and culinary instruction, along with experience in French-American cultural exchange, bringing both technical expertise and a deep appreciation for French cuisine.
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Erica, originally from the Chicago area, developed an early connection to food and culture through her Italian grandparents. This sparked a lasting interest in exploring places through their cuisine.
After a career in the medical field, she relocated to France and pursued formal wine training, earning a diploma in wine tasting (D.U.A.D.) from the University of Bordeaux.
our credo
“Food and drink are at the heart of how we experience culture and history.
What better way to learn about a people and a culture than to visit their markets, share their stories and share a meal, and what better city to do it in than Bordeaux!
In the end, these experiences create a space for us to live longer, healthier, and richer lives. Please join us on this journey!”
Bienvenue! welcome!
Our spacious atelier is designed to provide a welcoming, home-like environment, allowing you to learn with equipment found in a real home kitchen.
We are just a short walk from the vibrant Marché des Capucins, Bordeaux’s largest market, a culinary hub dating back to 1749.
Photo gallery
A person wearing an apron with The Gastronome gold logo is preparing sliced vegetables on yellow plates in a kitchen. The vegetables include beets, carrots, and a yellow vegetable. There are bowls and a window in the background.
A woman with gray curly hair smiling in a kitchen or dining area, wearing a black top and The Gastronome apron, standing behind a countertop with various bowls of food, and a glass of white wine.
A woman with brown hair tied back, wearing The Gastronome apron over a gray long-sleeve shirt, is rolling out yellow dough on a black countertop in a kitchen. Behind her there are wooden shelves and copper pots on a white wall.
A person shopping for vegetables at an outdoor market, carrying a large woven basket, with various crates of vegetables displayed on a stall and other shoppers in the background.
Fresh artichokes and onions on display at a grocery store.
Person pouring champagne into a glass at a celebration table with additional champagne glasses and a lit candle.
Two people are looking at different types of bread arranged in baskets on a bakery stall in an indoor market.
Two people shopping at a produce stand in a grocery store. The man wears glasses and a plaid shirt, and the woman wears a straw hat and a blue jacket. The stand has various fresh vegetables and herbs, including radishes, lettuce, carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic.
A woman with gray hair and glasses smiling while stirring a pot on an electric stove in a modern kitchen. There are lemons and canned goods on the black countertop, with peaches and a white appliance in the background.
A long oval plate with small canapés topped with various ingredients, and two flutes of sparkling wine, on a dark countertop.
Two women wearing black aprons are cooking together in a kitchen, preparing salads with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
A man wearing The Gastronome apron preparing food at a table filled with dishes, including plates of appetizers, a bowl of garlic, glasses of water, and a bottle of olive oil, in a kitchen with stone walls and wooden cabinets.
Multiple white plates with slices of meat, vegetables, and casserole on a black countertop, with someone pouring sauce or gravy onto the dishes.
A man and woman smiling and raising glasses of champagne in a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stone wall in the background, a plate with small desserts and a bottle of sparkling wine on the counter.
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