toulouse with Sara tane
SEPTEMBER 17 - 23, 2026
We’re kicking off our fall 2026 season in southwest france with chef sara tane at the château de labusquière!
SEPTEMBER 17 - 23, 2026
7 Days, 6 nights
From $4,800 USD
A week spent our favorite château in southwest France, sipping in the sunsets and eating the most incredible meals ever - what could be better? Chef Sara Tane will join us for a week of dinner parties and good fun, and we can’t wait to see you there!
What will you do?
Sara Tane has won over the internet with her playful and generous spirit, and her style of cooking with fresh produce and only the best ingredients will be a perfect fit for a Rêverie retreat at none other than the Château de Lasbusquière!
Sara will lead three intensive workshops during your week with her: First stop, a fresh salad workshop where you’ll work on knife skills and composing vinaigrettes to accompany your own salad creations. Then you’ll follow her to the grill to learn all about perfecting your grill game for your next labor day party. To finish, she’ll invite you into the world of cooking with tinned fish, the perfect ingredient to spice up any dish!
Aside from what you’ll create in your time with Sara, the incredible team of Rêverie chefs will be preparing world class meals to fill your belly and your soul. Paul Albert, our chef de cuisine, creates menus that will inspire you in the kitchen for the rest of your life! This might just be the best food you ever eat.
When you're not busy in workshops or unwinding at our lovely château, you’ll have the chance to explore the captivating surroundings. We’ll visit a traditional French open-air market to source fresh local ingredients, meander through the scenic streets of Toulouse, known as "La Ville Rose,” and we’ll enjoy plenty of good times together. Let’s just say we like to dance whenever possible!
Prepare for a truly beautiful week! Put on your Rose-colored glasses and come party with us!
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While we hope everyone will participate, all experiences are optional! Please feel free to take time for yourself whenever you like.
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Rêverie has curated an exciting lineup of activities and experiences that showcase the very essence of each region, infused with our own expertise. We’re all about turning the ordinary into extraordinary, bringing joy and adventure to your journey through food. Get ready for delightful surprises that will tantalize your taste buds and ignite your sense of wanderlust. Join us for an unforgettable exploration filled with laughs, learning, and, of course, delicious bites!
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Eating and drinking are communal! You’ll have the opportunity to cook food, taste wines and learn from experienced teachers. We can’t wait to welcome you for our workshops! Outside of workshops, please feel free to join us in the kitchen at anytime. You’re invited to our weeklong dinner party, and we’re happy to have you in to learn alongside our team of chefs or simply jump in on the action.
YOUR guest host
Get to know:
SARA TANE
Sara Tane is a private chef and recipe developer based in Los Angeles, California. She attended culinary school at ICE in NYC and has catered everything from weddings to birthdays to bar mitzvahs to anniversaries. She’s currently writing her first cookbook and she also writes a weekly newsletter on Substack called, This Shit Rocks.
She has written for Food & Wine, Cooking Light, Food52, The Kitchn, and more.
When she’s not making a mess in her kitchen, she’s probably playing tennis or hugging her dog, Pepper.
For more inspiration find her on Instagram @saratane
YOUR ITINERARY
DAY ONE
THURSDAY 9.17.26
Welcome to France! As you step into the vibrant city of Toulouse, the warmth of the sun embraces you, and the air is rich with the aroma of local cuisine. From the airport, you’ll begin your week with a star at a 4-star hotel in the center of the city where you can rest up from your travels and explore the city if you wish! Your stay at the Grand Hotel de l'Opéra promises a blend of modern comfort and historic charm, perfectly situated to explore the city’s culinary treasures. After unpacking, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own. Dinner on your first night is not included, but we’ll have plenty of suggestions of where to eat (or how to order in if you’re jetlag sleepy!). all while soaking in the lively atmosphere that Toulouse is known for. Your culinary adventure is just beginning!
DAY two
FRIDAY 9.18.26
After enjoying a French breakfast at the Hotel, our drivers will escort you to your dream home for the week - the Château de Labusquière. Our team will greet you and usher you to your rooms, and then the fun begins! Picture yourself enjoying a delicious lunch in the sun-drenched courtyard, sipping refreshing cocktails with Sara Tane by the sparkling pool, and wrapping up the day with a grand dinner in the magnificent dining hall. Each moment is sprinkled with joy and flavor, making this an unforgettable day of culinary exploration!
DAY three
SATURDAY 9.19.26
The Reverie team will start you off right with a tasty and generous breakfast spread, complete with homemade yogurts, breads and jams, fresh seasonal fruits, and French pastries galore. Once you’re good and full, Sara will lead you in your first workshop where you’ll play around with tinned fish - tasting each ingredient and learning how to incorporate this prepared wonder into your everyday cooking. After your workshop, we’ll have lunch in the courtyard, and then you’ll have the afternoon to yourselves to relax at the château. Go for a walk, paint a postcard to send home to friends, or work on a puzzle to give your brain a break. It’s vacation, y’all! The day will end with a guided natural wine tasting with our very own Esmé and a splendid dinner in the dining hall prepared by our incredible chefs. Now that’s a good day!
DAY four
SUNDAY 9.20.26
Sunday morning we will head back into Toulouse to visit the marché Victor Hugo, an incredible covered market with everything you could dream of, and above all some beauuuuutiful pieces to throw on the grill! As you wander through the stalls, let the colors and aromas transport you to the heart of the region's agricultural bounty. After our market stroll, we’ll sit down together for lunch in the city before heading back to the château. Sara will lead you in an all-things-on-the-grill workshop in the afternoon, followed by our classic Reverie grill party - good times guaranteed!
DAY five
MONDAY 9.21.26
Monday morning, guess what - market day again! But this time we’ll stay close to home and head to the Samatan market just around the corner from the château. This bustling market is a true peek into life in the French countryside, and a real pleasure! In the afternoon, Sara will lead you in a salad workshop intensive with market finds. Here, you’ll focus on honing your knife skills and composing delicious vinaigrettes to pair with your salad creations. Come evening, we’ll gather for a cocktail hour trivia followed by a fresh dinner of your salads and some tasty accompaniments from the Rêverie kitchen. A day well spent sharing stories, laughter, and, of course, incredible food!
DAY six
TUESDAY 9.22.26
This is our final day together, so let’s make it sweet! After a nourishing breakfast, you’ll have the morning to rest up and relax, and we’ll meet again around the lunch table for a delicious meal prepared by our team of chefs. In the afternoon, you can join Julie, the founder of Reverie, for a classic French sweets workshop to complement your final dinner at the château. We’ll enjoy a final apéro hour together, followed by a farewell dinner in the dining hall. If you’re in for it, we may even stay up late laughing harder than you’ve ever laughed before. Sound good?
DAY seven
WEDNESDAY 9.23.26
After one final night at the Château de Labusquière, it’s time to say our adieux. You’ll enjoy breakfast, and then our chauffeurs will return to grab you and your bags to take you back to the airport in Toulouse, ready for new adventures and much, much more cake. Au revoir and see you next time!
WORKSHOPS
TIME TO PLAY!
Sara Tane is excited to play around in the French kitchen with you! Her simple and flavorful style and her experience with hosting will translate perfectly to our week-long dinner party, and you’re sure to leave with new inspiration for your own hosting game at home!
You’ll join Sara for hands-on workshops focusing on delicious meals that you can easily recreate and play around with. First up - the magic of tinned fish - An ingredient you may not be accustomed to reaching for in your kitchen! The following day, Sara will guide you to the land of confident grilling so you know just how to step up to the flame! And for her final workshop, Sara will lead you in honing your knife skills and crafting your own vinaigrettes, all summed up in seasonal, market-inspired salads!
WORKSHOPS
Tinned Fish Fantasies - how to make a really easy tinned fish dip and other fun ways to use tinned fish for hosting, such as anchovies + butter on a baguette, roasted potatoes with creme fraiche & tinned fish, easy tinned fish pasta, etc.
How to grill anything - learn how to properly prepare, season, and grill just about anything, and step up your side sauce game
Dream Salads - Using inspiration from the seasonal fruits and veg at the market, this workshop will lead you through some basic kitchen skills like knife work and making the perfect vinaigrette.
* To preserve the shared culinary experience we strive to create, we’re happy to accommodate vegetarians, pescatarians, and allergies. However, we are unable to tailor meals for additional dietary preferences or restrictions. If you have specific questions about your needs, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to chat!
EXPLORE
Get ready for an adventure like no other! You’ll start the week in the vibrant city of Toulouse, home to many of our Reverie team members. The Grand Hôtel de l’Opéra, a Toulouse classic for ages, will be your resting place for night one before we whisk you away to the Château. We’ll head back into the city for a visit to the thrilling Victor Hugo market to pick up tasty treats for our grill party, and you’ll have time to explore the city more if you so desire. We’ll also visit the traditional open-air countryside market in Samatan, a small town with a big, bustling Monday morning market. You’ll have a real taste of France before you leave, and we can’t wait to show you around!
OUTINGS
One night stay at the 4-star Grand Hotel de l’Opéra in Toulouse
Explore the beautiful city of Toulouse and the incredible Victor Hugo Market
Visit to the traditional open-air market in Samatan
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything! Well, everything except for your big ride across the ocean to the chateau’s nearest airport. But once you arrive, we got you.
Transfers to and from the Toulouse Blagnac airport.
One night stay at the 4-star Grand Hotel de l’Opéra in Toulouse with breakfast included
Please note that dinner on your first night is not included - you can eat dinner at the hotel restaurant, or we’re happy to help you choose a place to eat in the city!
Workshops and all materials associated
Recipes galore!
Chef-prepared meals at the château for breakfast, lunch and dinner
All wine and beverages for the week
Private coach transportation while on retreat
All scheduled outings and events during our week
Château lodging, naturally
GETTING HERE
AIRPLANE
Several planes fly direct to Toulouse Blagnac airport (TLS) every day from Paris and other cities around Europe. We will arrange for an airport pickup on September 17th, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. for a transfer to your hotel. If you arrive before or after the scheduled pickup, the airport is a short 20-25 minute drive from the city and you can easily catch a taxi or an Uber to the Grand Hotel de l’Opéra. On September 23rd, our drivers will come at 10:00 am and will drop you off at the airport at 11:00 am. All you have to do is get to Toulouse and we’ll take it from there!
*If you choose to leave earlier than the schedule departure on the last day, we would be happy to help you arrange for a private driver for an additional fee.
*Cost of airfare to the Toulouse Blagnac airport is not included in the cost of your reservation. Please let us know if we can offer any support or guidance with your travel plans - we’re happy to help!
CAR
If you’re the seasoned-traveler type and you’d enjoy having your own transportation, then please - rent a car in Paris and drive down! Have a stopover in the region of Dordogne for a foie gras tartine and make a pitstop for the wild view of the old cliffside city in Rocamadour. You could then keep your car for the week and choose your own destiny, or drop off at the Toulouse airport on the first day of the retreat and we’ll come grab you.
TRAIN
Trains are another option for those who feel comfortable traveling around on their own! Please note that if you take the train to the Toulouse Matabiau train station, you will need to take a taxi to the Tououse Blagnac airport (20 minute drive) for our scheduled pickup time.
Travel Reservation
If you would like guidance with booking your travel to France or to the Chateau, please reach out.
We are here to help make this part easy and smooth.
If you would like to extend your stay in France, we are delighted to partner with The French Travel, a locally owned and operated trip designer based in Paris. They are true experts who will help you perfectly plan your before and/or after Rêverie experience. Check them out for more info!
Our friends at Coucou French Classes offer some incredible online French language classes - whether you’re looking to brush up on your high school French or looking to learn a few phrases to feel more comfortable with travel, Coucou French Classes is the way! Check out their website for more information.