Nestled in the picturesque Loire Valley countryside, alongside the river Creuse, Le Calabash ‘Petit Conservatoire de la Cuisine’ beckons from a charming French hamlet on the edge of the forest. Here, formalities yield to two key ingredients: a passion for food and the joy for learning. Here, amidst the fertile grounds known as France’s ‘Bread Basket,’ where the finest goat’s cheese is crafted and winemaking traditions stretch back centuries, we invite you to embark on a culinary journey.

At Le Calabash, your journey will unfold with flavours, techniques, and skills that ignite your own creativity and imagination. Any initial apprehensions about your culinary abilities disappear when stepping into our warm, welcoming environment, where a love for food and a desire to learn are the only prerequisites.

Our kitchen, a haven of tradition reminiscent of an old French farmhouse, is designed to make you feel at home. Here, you’ll work with equipment familiar to any home kitchen, fostering a sense of comfort and familiarity. Surrounded by the scents of lavender and herbs from the Le Calabash garden, the kitchen exudes an inviting aroma that sets the stage for memorable culinary experiences.

Discovering Le Calabash is more than just a culinary journey—it’s an immersion into a world of flavours, techniques, and history that transcends borders. While rooted in the rich traditions of French cuisine, our culinary adventures also embrace influences from around the globe.

After experiencing Le Calabash, you will depart enriched with an enhanced culinary knowledge, a treasure trove of recipes to cherish forever, and a deeper appreciation for the diverse tapestry of flavours that enrich our culinary heritage.

Join us and become a part of the forever Le Calabash Culinary family, where every dish tells a story and every guest is welcomed with open arms.