Mas De Cornud

Mas de Cornud, in the charming village of Saint Rémy de Provence, provides a one-of-a- kind vacation: it’s a lovely country inn and also the location of the Seasons of Provence cooking school. Guests can either take classes with Nito Carpita, the Director and principal instructor of the cooking school, who is a Certified Culinary Professional (CCP) under the auspices of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), or just enjoy her delicious cooking at the family-style meals the inn offers. Wine classes are also available, where you’ll learn the art of pairing food and wine. Nito runs the inn with her husband David, and they are excellent hosts, attending to guests’ needs while also affording them privacy. The property is gorgeous, with a lush garden, large pool, and outdoor Jacuzzi. You can also enjoy the use of the Pétanque court and then why not have a drink at the bar near the pool, or inside the spacious living room? The six guestrooms are quite pleasant; each has its own bathroom, wireless internet access, and all the modern conveniences you’d expect from an upscale inn. They’re decorated in a Provençal style with some delightful touches from Istanbul—where Nito and David lived for few years. Our favorite room was the Alpilles, which has a fantastic view over les Alpilles and the orchards.