L’École Valrhona – Tain l’Hermitage  Excellence at the heart of chocolate

Located in the heart of the Rhône Valley, in Tain l'Hermitage, L’École Valrhona is a true center of innovation and knowledge dedicated to the sweet gastronomy professions. Founded in 1989 by Valrhona and the visionary chef Frédéric Bau, this pioneering school’s mission is to support artisans, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and restaurateurs in their quest for excellence and creativity.

A landmark for food enthusiasts, L’École de Tain l’Hermitage stands out for its immersive learning environment, situated close to Valrhona’s production workshops. The courses offered range from chocolate making to pastry, including bakery and plated desserts, with an approach focused on responsible innovation and technical mastery.

Among its educational pillars is "Gourmandise Raisonnée," a concept championed by Frédéric Bau, which redefines balance in pastry to combine pleasure, health, and sustainability.

With a team of renowned chef trainers, state-of-the-art equipment, and personalized support, L’École Valrhona in Tain l'Hermitage provides an ideal setting to push the boundaries of sweet creation, all while respecting a more committed form of gastronomy.

Professional Training

🍫 Chocolate Making and Confectionery

Training focused on the creation of bonbons, tablets, coatings, and molds, with particular attention to technical precision and creativity.

🥐 Viennoiserie according to L’École Valrhona

This course teaches the different basic doughs, lamination techniques, and the creation of a variety of viennoiseries. It is accessible to beginners and lasts three days in Tain l'Hermitage.

🍰 Pastry according to L’École Valrhona

A training designed for beginners, focusing on the fundamentals of pastry, including the creation of iconic recipes with a clear educational approach. ​

🍨 Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts

Workshops to master the basics of artisanal ice cream making, create innovative textures, and assemble complex frozen desserts.

🍽️ Restaurant Desserts

A training dedicated to chefs wishing to perfect their plated desserts, with a focus on aesthetics, flavor balance, and presentation.

🌱 Reasoned Gourmandise

Workshops that explore a more responsible approach to pastry, reducing sugars and fats while preserving the pleasure of taste.

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