Week-ends culinaires avec Ritchie Stainsby
Rejoignez-nous pour l’une de nos expériences gastronomiques exclusives au cœur du sud-ouest de la France, nosweek-ends culinaires, animés par Ritchie Stainsby, finaliste de Masterchef : The Professionals, animé par Ritchie Stainsby, finaliste de Masterchef : The Professionals.
Après le succès de notreweek-end culinaire végétalien Avec Ritchie en 2025, nous revenons en 2026, plus grands et meilleurs ! Nous organisons deux événements distincts sur 8 jours – l’un avec un cours de maître sur la fabrication de pizzas et une visite et dégustation de cognac, et l’autre avec un cours de maître sur la cuisine au barbecue à feu ouvert et une visite et dégustation de gin. Chaque événement comprend un menu de dégustation de 12 plats ainsi que 4 autres repas préparés par Ritchie !
Il est également possible de réserver les deux événements culinaires. Vous pouvez séjourner entre les deux événements pendant deux nuits en chambre seule (dimanche 7 et lundi 8) pour 100 € par nuit. Si vous souhaitez explorer, profitez-en pour visiter une autre région locale – nous pouvons vous aider à trouver des idées, par exemple deux nuits sur la plage (La Rochelle et l’Île de Ré sont accessibles en voiture en 2 heures environ).
Quel que soit l’événement que vous choisirez, vous pourrez vous détendre pendant un long week-end dans une retraite de luxe dans le sud-ouest de la France et déguster de délicieux repas préparés par le chef végétal primé ! Les repas seront servis dans une magnifique cour surplombant les champs de tournesol et les vignobles, en regardant le soleil se coucher avec de fantastiques vins locaux.
Week-end culinaire avec Ritchie Stainsby
(Cours de maître sur la pizza et visite du Cognac)
4 – 7 juin 2026
J’ai passé un moment merveilleux lors de ce week-end culinaire végétalien, une véritable évasion pour les sens et l’âme. La cuisine de Ritchie était exceptionnelle, avec des menus de dégustation végétaliens de huit plats chaque soir, élaborés avec tant de talent et de créativité, accompagnés d’un vin qui coulait à flots et qui a rassemblé tout le monde dans les rires et les conversations. Les cocktails au cognac étaient la touche parfaite pour réchauffer nos papilles.
Si vous voulez vous sentir complètement pris en charge et soigné, c’est l’endroit idéal. Dès le début, Jen et Nick n’auraient pas pu être plus chaleureux et accueillants, ce qui nous a permis de nous détendre et de profiter de notre escapade dans la magnifique campagne française.
J’ai passé un long week-end extraordinaire à La Cour de Husson en avril pour un cours de pâtisserie végétalienne. Jen et Nick ont tout fait pour rendre notre séjour parfait, que ce soit en nous préparant les repas et les en-cas les plus délicieux ou en nous laissant des cadeaux de bienvenue. J’ai passé le meilleur moment, le plus mémorable, et je ne saurais trop recommander cet endroit !
C’est un endroit magnifique où chaque petit détail a été pris en compte. Jen et Nick sont probablement les meilleurs hôtes que nous ayons jamais rencontrés. A recommander sans hésiter. J’ai hâte d’y retourner.
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I have not had the opportunity to stay with them but the friendly and honest reactions in our communications for sure makes me even more see the Cour de Husson with my own eyes.
Everything about our stay was perfect. The interior is beautifully designed and well thought through. The bedrooms and communal areas are modern without sacrificing a homely feeling. You can tell the hosts have poured their hearts into renovating the gîtes to an exemplary standard.
The rest of the property is equally stunning, with a lovely pool area as well as a cosy covered area lit by fairy lights.
The food was absolutely exquisite - every meal featured a beautiful and generous selection of inventive dishes using fresh ingredients, many of which were sourced from the neighbouring area. So not only are Jen and Nick the friendliest hosts you could wish for, but they are incredibly talented in the kitchen too.
We spent much of our trip plotting our return - we can't wait to come back with our families to show off this gem we are so pleased to have discovered.
home, days spent by the pool, epic scenery, even the weather was perfect. And homemade vegan ice cream, come on! Jen and Nick are super hosts and went above and beyond to help us have the best, most relaxed time. We are vegan gîte converts now and we're already counting the days until we return. Merci pour tout!
The grounds and house is absolutely stunning, with a huge garden, great pool, BBQ etc and set in lovely fields. Very quiet, relaxing area but with plenty to do nearby. The hosts are super nice and accommodating. The vegan breakfast was a highlight also.
Loved our stay there and would certainly come again.
I was personally after a trip where I was able to switch off and relax, but also be able to explore a bit of this fairytale part of France - and this stay really delivered! We were able to find real peace chilling out in the gîte, but also enjoyed fun days out cognac tasting, exploring local towns, eating cake in local villages, going for evening walks through the fields and even visited some historical sites and museums (thanks to Jen & Nick's amazing recommendations!) I honestly barely had to use my brain the whole time - and had no idea how much I needed that!
I cannot recommend La Cour de Husson enough - and can't thank Jen & Nick enough for being such brilliant hosts. We will absolutely be back!
Thank you for the best stay- we will 100% be returning!
Although Jen & Nick were around if needed it was such a private little haven, honestly I could have just stayed there the whole time and been extremely happy! I read on my private terrace for hours with a beautiful local wine that my lovely hosts suggested I try. However, there are some lovely places to see nearby and there is a book of things you can do too in the gite which I found really handy.
The vegan breakfast was also divine!! It was so delicious, among other things I tried Jens vegan cinnamon buns. For all my fellow vegans out there, just come for those alone! Next time I also want to try the vegan picnic hamper that you can organise via the hosts too.
Without a doubt I will definitely be coming back here again. I felt so comfortable and at home, and there is still so much I would like to do. I genuinely feel like I had a luxury break away from the madness of London.
Thank you so much to Jen & Nick, I hope to see you again next year!!
The surroundings are beautiful and lovely towns and villages to go to.
Jen and Nick made our holiday unforgettable, for so many reasons. And we also love the vegan life.
We hope to visit them again and enjoy everything they have to offer.
And the swimming pool is the best we had in years.
Nick & Jane are high-quality hosts who go out of their way to offer you a very high standard of stay (special mention for vegans, who will appreciate the efforts of adapted breakfasts).
The lodgings are extremely comfortable, perfectly equipped, and decorated with great taste, in a rustic and modern mix which totally preserves the authenticity of the atmosphere.
The place is in a hamlet which adjoins a medieval village with many shops (including a very practical grocery store / tobacconist), and 10 minutes from a town which offers all amenities.
The ideal place to visit a region that never ceases to surprise us, for its tranquility, its immediate nature, its historical heritage and even its proximity to the ocean!
Thanks again !
Nestled between cognac vines and sunflower fields is a beautiful relaxing place. La Cour de Hudson. Our hosts welcomed us with a delicious vegan dinner and couldn’t have been more welcoming.
The gite is surrounded by local markets and farm shops. A treasure trove for a foodie like me.
The accommodation itself is sparkling; beautifully decorated and every night was like sleeping in cotton wool. We couldn’t have asked for more than an everyday refreshing swim in the clear blue pool before drinks in the courtyard.
Nick and Jen were perfect hosts and knew best recommendations.
I’ll definitely be returning !
Nic and Jen went above and beyond to make our stay perfect !
Will definitely be returning
The Gite is stylish, tasteful, and simple yet chic, with every convenience. I even had my own private little courtyard - perfect for coffee and croissant in the mornings after a sublime morning dip in the crescent shaped pool!
The wonderfully comfortable beds with gorgeous crisp, white linen ensured a great nights sleep in this haven of peace and tranquility.
Jen and Nick are lovely: perfect hosts, discrete yet on hand when needed. They have done an amazing job of bringing this wonderful old building back to life.
Thank you for a really enjoyable stay!
Top tip: try the delicious vegan breakfast served in the courtyard - I'm now a convert to vegan cuisine.
What we all loved about staying here is that it felt like no detail was left unnoticed. The gite had everything we needed and was decorated so tastefully-it's the perfect combo of feeling "homey" and also like a hotel. There were fresh flowers and a great welcoming basket of snacks (chocolate, chips, Lotus cookies, cake), all excellent quality, when we arrived. Then we had beautiful breakfast spreads every morning -fresh baguettes, homemade cinnamon rolls, overnight oats, preserves, orange juice, chia yogurt cups, homemade granola-a different combo of the above, each day. They had coffee and tea and options for all: French press, espresso maker, and Italian coffee maker, and non dairy milk. All of it was tasty and we really looked forward to the breakfast every morning.
The rooms are spacious with cute decor and we had plenty of space. We loved the big tub in one of the bathrooms (and plenty of hot water for baths!!!!), and the aromatherapy soap was a nice touch:)
The setting doesn't get more beautiful. It overlooks the countryside, and there is a ton of outdoor space. There's an area to barbecue, including a full-sized grill and table. There's an area to hangout on the hammock and read a book. There's an area for lounging at the beautiful, clear blue pool. It's all so peaceful and picturesque. It's a dream switch up for us city people-all the amenities but in nature!
Jen and Nick, the owners were the most hospitable and gracious, hosts. They left no stone unturned inside the gite and with the meals. They also were super helpful with info and recommendations on what to do in the area, where to eat, and just made us feel at home and comfortable. We went to a local cake and flower shop that they recommended as well as a Cognac tour, about 45 minutes away and enjoyed both. We loved staying here and plan to come back whenever we next visit France.
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