Discovering Cassoulet

Castelnaudary calls itself the world capital of cassoulet, and here the dish is handed down like an heirloom. Your day begins at a duck farm, where the farmer shares their trade and traditions, before choosing with you the produce for the afternoon class. You then explore Castelnaudary, its narrow streets and the Grand Bassin of the Canal du Midi.

The way back follows the quiet roads of the Lauragais, through rolling hills and green landscapes with stops in typical South-West villages, as your guide shares experiences and anecdotes. After a farmhouse lunch at the château, our chef reveals the secrets of a true Castelnaudary cassoulet, cooked in an earthenware terrine. In the evening you enjoy the house cassoulet at dinner, and everyone leaves with a jar of cassoulet from the Escudier house.