Top France Classes & Workshops

Paris’ array of famous monuments and neighborhoods can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Instead, leave it to a professional on this private half-day tour by Citroën 2CV that allows you to relax in a classic French car as you’re driven past top attractions and lesser-known gems. Admire the elegant architecture, take in the atmosphere of different districts such as the Marais and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and see icons including the Louvre and Eiffel Tower.

Learn the secrets to prepare macarons (meringue pastry) with your kids during a 90-minute cooking class. Food coloring, almond powder, and all other necessary ingredients to make the classic pastry are provided. Step by step instructions, which are easy for all ages to follow, are given by a professional French chef. At the end of class, take home four of your own macarons or devour them on the spot.

Seeing Paris’s most romantic neighborhoods is easier when you can sit back and enjoy the ride. This private tour takes you through the city in a classic Citroen 2CV, with a driver handling navigation while you focus on the views. Cruise past landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum, then continue through Montmartre’s historic streets on a route designed for relaxed sightseeing.

The Roussillon region around Perpignan is renowned for its wines, and this private wine-tasting workshop offers an easy and personalized way to discover them. Head to an organic vineyard in the hills around the city, meet your winemaker host, and sample 6-8 red, white, rosé, and naturally sweet wines. As you sip and savor, learn about local terroirs and grape varieties; and graze on perfectly paired cheeses, charcuterie, and chocolate—delicious!

You can discover a wide selection of wines and learn the art of pairing cheeses and wines. Time will pass without you noticing, with a terrace offering exceptional views of the vineyards.

You will be in a small group and you will have a personalized welcome. An experienced trainer who adapts to the level of each participant and gives individualized advice. Precise educational objectives accessible to all, regardless of the level of drawing. A sketchbook is offered and all drawing material is made available during the workshop. You will take a walk in Paris that allows you to draw and discover a neighborhood from a cultural and artistic point of view.

Combine a classically Parisian experience with the opportunity to improve your French language skills during this small-group class at Paris' storied Café de Flore. Led by a Parisian guide, and with no more than five people present, you'll enjoy a personalized and enriching experience, and can pick up phrases to use during the rest of your trip. After your lesson, take a guided tour of the colorful Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood.

Make your own made-to-measure, designer-style bag during this small-group workshop in Paris. Head to a private atelier in the heart of the city. Select and stitch materials to create a personalized fashion statement with guidance from a luxury fashion expert. Then, take home your newest accessory: a hand-crafted Parisian purse.

Don't just indulge in gourmet chocolate treats in Paris—learn to make them yourself during this hands-on, small-group workshop. Led by your expert chocolatier host, you'll learn the basics of chocolate handling. Then, create your own range of bonbons and pralines. The class also includes a special tasting of Edwart's signature chocolates. At the end of class, you can walk away with new culinary skills—plus your own delicious souvenirs.

This olfactory workshop will teach you to recognize the aromas of wines and perfumes specially developed for the occasion. Come and discover French know-how in the world of champagne and perfumery. Try to recognize flavours of wines and perfumes to make the link between these two worlds. Discover the French know-how in the world of champagne and perfumery.

Immerse yourself in the art of chocolate-making at a storied chocolatier, located right in the heart of Paris. During this guided class, learn all about how chocolate is made; then, with just your host and small group for company, you'll prepare your own delicious treats. By the end of the workshop, walk away with your own gourmet souvenirs, plus a recipe booklet and new culinary skills.

Discover and understand the caracteristics of Champagne, from the grape varieties, the dosage impact, and the elaboration of our different cuvées.

Alsace is known for its artisanal chocolates, but its chocolate-making secrets are passed down over the generations and often closely guarded—until now. During this exclusive chocolate-making workshop at the Choco-Story Colmar museum, learn how to craft personalized chocolate bars made with marshmallow coating and pralines. Then, home your hand-crafted confections to give as gifts or enjoy yourself. Admission to the museum is included for a self-guided visit.

Notre dégustation est ouverte à tous, néophytes ou professionnels. Elle permet de découvrir l'approche de la dégustation. Elle permet également de découvrir des vins très représentatifs de la région Bordelaise Possibilité d'acheter du vin et même de se le faire expédier.

No one can spend any time in France without indulging in two of the country’s passions: cheese and wine. But Alsatian wines boast a unique terroir and grape-first labeling, and can be tricky to decipher without experience. Get a crash course in pairing the region’s most beloved wines and aged cheeses during this express tasting experience—after just 90 minutes, feel confident ordering and purchasing wine like a pro.

Nothing says wine like the French Riviera, although many vineyards are located far from coastal cities—making them tough for travelers to reach. This exclusive small-group vineyard tour and wine-tasting takes place right within Nice, just a short bus or taxi ride from the city center. Learn about the local terroir during a sommelier-led visit and taste three tasty regional wines, all in under two hours.

Try your hand at chocolate-making with this family-focused chocolate-making class. Your chocolatier instructor will guide you and your children through the chocolate-making process as you make treats such as molded chocolate eggs, decorated chocolate coins, or even chocolate lollipops. You'll then package up your creations in a gift bag so that they are ready to take home to eat or present as a gift.

Skip the tourist spots in Nice and discover the city's traditional culinary scene on this small-group evening food tour. Try dishes chosen and prepared by locals in locations around Vieux Nice and the Promenade des Anglais, including tapenade, socca, and pissaladière. Enjoy enough tastings to make up a full meal, making this a great alternative to a traditional sit-down dinner.

Get an insider’s introduction to France’s iconic sparkling wine in the heart of Champagne country during this private tasting tour in the Reims countryside. Visit a family-run Champagne producer, with a chance to learn their family history as you tour the hand-dug wine cellar. Then, sample three different original cuvées in a picturesque vineyard lodge.

Treat yourself to a unique French cooking class set inside the famous Les Halles Market of Avignon. Under the guidance of a master chef, you’ll create a menu using ingredients from the market itself, and then cook them to eat for lunch. If eating (not cooking) is more your thing, you can select a tasting-only option that includes a market visit, samples, and a cooking demonstration by the chef.

Held in one of Paris’s trendiest neighborhoods, Les Batignolles, this is not just a hands-on cooking class but a fully immersive culinary experience led by a former Cordon Bleu instructor. Unlike many Parisian workshops that emphasize demonstrations, this hands-on class ensures every guest actively participates in preparing each dish from start to finish. With a maximum of six participants, the intimate setting allows for personalized guidance, making it ideal for mastering authentic techniques. While the focus is on classic French cuisine, guests can also explore Colombian or Asian flavors upon request. After cooking, guests sit together to enjoy the gourmet meal they have created. Each participant leaves with a deeper culinary understanding, a certificate of accomplishment, and a cookbook featuring all the class recipes. This class is for person aged 15 and older. No children please.

As a first walk in the world of perfumery, this workshop will allow you to familiarize yourself with the world of scents. You can create your own perfume among our 180 exclusive notes. You will be accompanied and advised by a perfumer to discover our multiple variations of scents and the facets in harmony with your personality and your emotions.

Discover the secrets behind classic French dishes such during a private, personalized cooking class. Meet with a local chef at her Parisian home, shop for ingredients together at the local market, then get hands-on as you help prepare a delicious main course and dessert. As you go, learn all about French culinary traditions. Finally, sit down with your host to enjoy your homemade meal, plus dessert and Champagne.

Macarons are a popular Paris delicacy—but they can be challenging to make on your own. Instead, learn the secrets of macaron baking from a French pastry chef, all thanks to this hands-on, small-group cooking class. After donning your apron, listen as your instructor guides you through every step of the baking process. Discover the secrets behind the colorful treats—and then take a box of your homemade macarons home at the end of class.