Top France Classes & Workshops - page 12

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at pastry-making, there's no better place than Paris. Step inside a workshop within the famous Galeries Lafayette for a hands-on that offers a chance to learn professional techniques, led by a pastry chef. In a small group, create French desserts such as tarts and millefeuille, then sit down to enjoy the pastries you’ve made.

Presentation of the vineyard of Bordeaux Recall of the basics of tasting Tasting of 5 wines 10% discount on purchases at the end of the tasting

Discover 5 Great Pinot Noirs from the Côte de Nuits: 1 x Richebourg ou 1 x Romanée Saint Vivant 1 x NSG 1er Cru Les Saint Georges 1 x Clos Saint Denis ou 1 x Clos de la Roche 1 x Bonnes Mares 1 x Chambertin ou 1 x Chambertin Clos de Bèze * Appellations may change during the season

Learn the secrets behind mastering the perfect cheese soufflé during this small-group cooking class and lunch in Paris. Instead of a traditional cooking school, get tips from a local chef in her Parisian home as you learn about French culinary traditions. Enjoy a 3-course brasserie-style lunch with your host, including a glass of Champagne to celebrate your efforts.

Set in a beautifully restored 17th-century space in the heart of Bordeaux, this workshop offers a rare chance to craft the city’s iconic pastry—the canelé—from scratch. While canelés are sold across the city, including at the famed Baillardran and local favorite La Toque Cuivrée, few places invite you to make them yourself using traditional copper molds. Led entirely in English by native speakers—who are also locals able to translate life in France—this class blends hands-on technique with cultural insight into Bordeaux’s rich culinary heritage. Offering a warm, immersive setting where guests connect with local traditions, ask questions freely, and savor what they’ve made, this experience goes beyond baking. Guests enjoy not only a taste of Bordeaux but an insider’s view into French culture—all in a space designed for comfort, creativity, and connection. Ideal for food enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Come live a unique experience. You will climb with magnificent views of the sea and the Calanques National Park.

Create a one-of-a-kind souvenir to remember your time in Paris—a handmade pair of earrings designed by you. Using beautiful, flower-inspired materials, you can pick the shades, textures, and shapes that match your style. Along the way, learn jewellery-making techniques you can use again at home for future DIY creations and enjoy tasty snacks too.

Instead of simply going out for a drink, visit a women-owned micro-distillery to see how gin is made in the heart of Paris—then enjoy a tasting and craft cocktail. It’s a unique twist on exploring the city’s vibrant drinks culture, with a gin expert to guide you through the distilling process. A location by the Louvre Museum makes it easy to combine this tour with other sightseeing, too.

For this private full-day gourmet experience, we will pick you up to drive to Lyon countryside. You’ll visit farms and meet the people who keep the region’s culinary traditions alive. We will shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients from farmers for the menu confirmed with the chef. For lunch, you will head to a family owned local restaurant before heading back to Lyon ! In the afternoon, you'll meet your chef in the heart of Lyon's historic quarter for your private cooking class. With his guidance, you’ll cook a menu inspired by the day’s harvest and local traditions. At the end of the day, sit down together to enjoy your creations — paired, of course, with local wines.

Experience the best of both worlds while in La Ciotat during tour that combines rope climbing and hiking experiences. The via cordata, a specially equipped route on a rock face, transports you to the heart of the majestic mountain's creeks. In just a few hours, experience the thrill of rappelling while surrounded by the crashing waves on the cliff. Even if you're a beginner without any climbing knowledge, this adventure is accessible for all.

Create your own floral resin jewelry and capture the beauty of nature in unique and timeless pieces. Earrings, necklaces, and pendants become wearable works of art thanks to delicate flowers and preserved leaves, frozen in crystalline resin. On the agenda: Presentation of materials and techniques for working with floral resin Selection of flowers, petals and decorative elements Practical jewelry making: earrings and necklaces Tips for achieving harmonious and lasting results Tips for caring for your jewelry and prolonging its shine What's included: All equipment supplied Snacks and tea/coffee provided You leave with your floral resin jewelry. Numerous photos to immortalize the workshop

Come and discover long-pitch climbing with your guide Fred. You will head towards the splendid cove of Sormiou for an ascent which lasts 2h30 to 3h00. It is a magnificent playground above the Mediterranean Sea, a unique place with incredible views of the Marseille islands. Climbing passages on slabs, crossings above the sea, on pillars, in cracks, all on a sculpted rock. There is plenty to do with up to 150m of cliff height to climb!

Guided by an expert from Château Haut Breton Larigaudière, immerse yourself in the secrets of our fine wines and discover what embodies the elegance and finesse of Margaux wines.

Come and learn the techniques of canelés preparation. You will discover the history of the emblem of Bordeaux.

Explore the beauty of the Champagne region on this private day trip from Paris, led by a local host who's a vineyard owner and wine expert. You'll travel to Champagne Ardenne by private transport and visit several vineyards, among them Pommery or Veuve Cliquot House depending on availability. A private vehicle transports you between wine and Champagne tastings so you don't have to worry about driving after you've had a drink. A visit to the Reims Cathedral and a gourmet lunch round out this perfect day, which you can customize along the way.

Learn romantic, playful, and seductive French phrases in this fun, live online class designed to boost confidence and charm. Whether joining solo or as a couple, explore lighthearted expressions that add romance, humor, and personality to your conversations. This interactive session focuses on respectful communication, offering a unique twist on language learning while helping you connect more deeply, whether abroad or at home.

This workshop lifts the veil on the very secret world of perfumery. You will reconnect with your sense of smell, the primary sense but also the sense most instinctively linked to your emotions and memories. You will have the pleasure of creating a unique perfume. You will leave with knowledge, the joy of having created, and a pretty bottle to remember it for a long time to come!

Once you've selected your raw materials, the creation station welcomes you and introduces you to the ingredients in your formula. You decide which direction to take by evaluating them, choosing your weighing card and letting yourself be guided to create your unique 100% natural fragrance.

I keep my workshops intimate and friendly, guiding you step by step while leaving space for your personal style. Alongside flowers, you’ll enjoy coffee, tea, and Parisian treats — it’s not just a workshop, it’s a cozy festive moment to share. Whether you come with friends, family, or solo, you’ll leave with more than a wreath: you’ll take home a piece of Paris you made with your own hands

Have a jewel personalized according to your tastes and preferences, creating a unique and special souvenir of your trip to Paris. Our shop located in the heart of the 7th arrondissement offers you a workshop in which you will immerse yourself in art. They will accompany you in the creation and realization of your jewel. The little extra: Agnes will customize your jewelry immediately in front of you. The workshop lasts 1:30. All pearls, chains of different lengths and finishes are available.

You are in the only workshop specializing in block printing in France with more than 15 years of expertise in this field. You will be able to travel between Provence and India and create your own textile or decorative story. Your creativity will be able to express itself.

Paris’ 14th Arrondissement is a street art hotspot, but you can’t usually take a street-art souvenir away with you, except in photos. Create your own work of art on canvas inspired by street art styles during a small-group workshop at a graffiti gallery. Receive personalized instruction from an artist from the collective, and practice techniques such as stencilling and spray painting. Make a Parisian-inspired souvenir to take home with you.

Discover the art of soap making and make your own during this small-group soap making workshop in Paris. Learn about ingredients, formulation theory, and the process of making soap from your instructor, then try your hand at crafting your own custom cold processed soap, with the option to add in essential oils.

On the way to the wine-tasting room, take several traboules (hidden passageways) and enjoy the beautiful architecture and history of Lyon Old town. Discover Lyon's wine regions through a wine-tasting of 5 wines in a private wine-tasting room. Learn about wine and food pairing along this Lyon wine-tasting session.