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Walnut Grove, located in Mayenne (3 hours from Paris), north west France, is a Cooking School offering Gourmet Cuisine and Cooking Classes in the beautiful Loire Valley. Experience the reality of gourmet cooking yourself. There is only one way to learn and that is to do it! Top chefs, luxury accommodation, set in France - the home of gourmet cuisine; what more could you ask for?

Courses / Programs:
- Learn in a supportive, relaxed & fun atmosphere; Extensive hands-on time in the kitchen; Learn professional style presentation skills; Whatever your skill level enhance your existing abilities; Individual attention guaranteed; Maximum ratio of four guests to one chef; Absolutely no washing up!; All classes are in English.

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Address: Le Hunaudiere 53400, Livre la Touche, Mayenne, France
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