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Who am I? You can read an essay about my exploits by CLICKING HERE, but in short, I’m a retired medical doctor who now hosts Camino de Santiago retreats on a little farm in the southwest of France, and also virtually mentors people through various life changes, challenges and crises. Most of these I have been through myself, sometimes more than once.

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10 Powerful Life Lessons My Retreat Guests Learned While Walking the Camino de Santiago

I’ve lost count of the number of guests who have asked for the recipes of the dishes I serve during my retreats. I’ve finally gotten around to publishing my retreat recipe collection as an e-book. If you’re interested in nutrition, especially while you’re walking the Camino de Santiago, or you just love authentic French cuisine, there is a link to my ebook The Walking Gourmet: Essential Food Strategies for the French Camino de Santiago below.

“I walked 25km daily without hitting the wall, savoured authentic French cuisine, AND lost 7 pounds. The Walking Gourmet was a lifesaver.” — Marie L., Completed French Camino April 2024

The Ultimate Culinary Companion for Your Camino through South-West France

Offer only available on this page: 6.99€

ARE YOU PREPARING TO WALK THE FRENCH CAMINO BUT WORRIED ABOUT…

Running out of energy halfway through your daily walk?
Missing out on authentic French culinary experiences because you don’t know what to order?
Wasting money on expensive restaurant meals when there are delicious local alternatives?
Carrying unnecessary weight in your pack from inefficient food choices?
Managing special dietary needs in rural French villages?

The difference between hikers who struggle and those who go from strength to strength often comes down to one thing: knowing how to nourish yourself as you walk through Southwest France.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER INSIDE:

15 PILGRIM-TESTED RECIPES that can be prepared in any gîte kitchen or assembled without cooking
REGION-SPECIFIC FOOD GUIDE to Southwest French specialities worth experiencing (and which heavy dishes to avoid during walking days)
EXACT FRENCH PHRASES to confidently order in restaurants and shop in local markets
PRE-CAMINO NUTRITION PLAN to prepare your body before departure
STRATEGIC MEAL TIMING to maximise energy when you need it most
BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTIONS that save money without sacrificing nutrition
DIETARY RESTRICTION SURVIVAL GUIDE for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free pilgrims

WHY THIS 22-page GUIDE IS DIFFERENT:

Written by a medical doctor, this isn’t generic nutrition advice repackaged for pilgrims. Created specifically for the French section of the Camino in Southwest France, this guide combines:

Nutritional science optimised for long-distance walking
Insider knowledge of regional French cuisine and shopping options
Practical solutions for real-world pilgrim scenarios

Offer only available on this page: 6.99 €

YES! I WANT THE WALKING GOURMET!

What Savvy Pilgrims Are Saying:

“I brought printed copies of the recipes and shared them in gîte kitchens. They were such a hit that other pilgrims kept photographing them and asking where I got them!” — Thomas R.

“The section on regional French specialities transformed our journey. We knew exactly what to try in each area and never wasted a meal opportunity.” — Sarah & David K.

“As someone with celiac disease, I was terrified about finding safe food in rural France. Your guide was literally my survival manual.” — Jennifer M.

This guide represents years of Camino nutrition research and multiple Camino journeys condensed into one practical resource.