Top France Food & Drink Classes - page 11

Discover a workshop for artisanal smoking of fish and the "TRUE" taste of smoked salmon in Bayeux: Le Saumonier Bayeux. Salting with dry salt, smoking with string, slicing by hand... You will learn all the secrets of a homemade smoking workshop. Jean-Marc will offer you a demonstration of slicing and a tasting. Guided tour every Thursday at 5 pm in July and August. Direct sale on site.

Creating your own custom wine We allow our customers to create their own cuvée by mixing different grape varieties according to their tastes. Each bottle is unique, customized with labels created by the customer, and carefully sealed.

- Several teams compete under the wise advice of the winemaker - Achieve the best assembly Sharpen your senses - Blind verdict of the best assembly Plus: - Wine tasting - Fun and friendly - Local charcuterie board Duration: 2h30

Immerse yourself in an exceptional three-hour wine tasting experience, where you will explore four carefully selected wines under the guidance of an expert sommelier. Each wine represents a unique story of terroir and winemaking tradition, offering diversity from white to red, from rosé to dessert. The sommelier's interactive and educational approach creates a friendly atmosphere, allowing participants to fully explore the sensory nuances of each wine. This unique experience offers an in-depth understanding of the world of wine, while creating lasting taste memories.

Dive behind the scenes of winemaking by exploring the 6 key steps, in a relaxed atmosphere and full of good humor! Follow the winemaker in his cellar, ask all your questions (even the wackiest!), and let yourself be guided by his passion and know-how, whether you are a novice or a keen connoisseur. And finally in style: tasting of our organic cuvées, lovingly concocted since 1978. Cheers!

Delve into the exquisite world of French gastronomy with a 2,5 hour wine and cheese tasting in a historic apartment in Lyon’s Old Town. Under the guidance of a professional sommelier, savor five carefully selected wines paired with five regional cheeses. This intimate experience offers insights into the art of pairing, complemented by a brief walking tour through hidden traboules—secret passageways unique to Lyon. Ideal for food enthusiasts and small groups, this unique tasting journey provides a delightful introduction to the flavors of the region. - 2-hour guided tasting experience with a professional sommelier - Sample 6 regional wines and cheeses in a 17th-century apartment - Includes a short walking tour of Lyon’s Old Town and hidden traboules - Maximum group size of 12 for a personalized experience

Live a unique oenological experience in an urban cellar in the heart of Darwin in Bordeaux. This activity immerses you in a participatory workshop, where you become an actor in the creation of a wine. Accompanied by Maxime, oenologist, and Annaëlle, assistant cellar master, you discover the behind-the-scenes winemaking during a visit to the cellar and a tasting of cuvées accompanied by a cheese board. Scout through the characteristics of the main Bordeaux grape varieties to understand what makes the region’s wines rich: blending. What makes this experience special is that you move from theory to practice. From different monovines, you create your own blend, bottle your wine and leave with your own personalised cuvée. Between pedagogy, tasting and creation, this immersion in an urban cellar in the heart of Bordeaux offers an original and interactive approach to the world of wine.

This tasting exclusively highlights the wines of the Nice region through a selection of cuvées from local estates. In 45 minutes, you will explore four complementary styles that illustrate the Mediterranean identity of the Nice region, between expressive reds, fresh rosé and elegant white. The friendly atmosphere encourages a direct exchange with the professional, who adapts his explanations to the level of each. You don’t just taste, you really understand the history, methods and peculiarities of local producers. Accessible from one person, the experience is personalized and authentic.

Enjoy a tasting experience like you've never seen before. Like an escape game you will try to open the wine tasting box and then experience a participatory tasting and commented by a professional taster. Your promise: Play, Taste, Learn!

The musical and live aspect makes it unique. Also, on top of it, you get to experience the feel of a pub crawl, the Parisian culture, the social aspect, some sightseeing along the way as well as good company.

Discover an authentic experience in the heart of French terroir: a guided tasting of 3 local craft beers combined with 3 matured French cheeses. Enjoy a convivial moment in a traditional cheese factory, chat with a passionate host and learn the art of beer-cheese pairings in a warm and intimate atmosphere.

- A Complete Cultural & Historical Immersion - A deep dive into the history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, including the remains of its castle. This adds a strong cultural and historical dimension, connecting the wines directly to their centuries-old origins. - In-Depth Understanding of a Legendary Terroir - Rather than just tasting wine, you will gain a real understanding of the unique terroir that defines the appellation: Diverse soils, Mediterranean climate, authorized grape varieties, traditional winemaking expertise - A Structured Journey: From Land to Glass - The activity is thoughtfully designed as a narrative journey: Village → Terroir → Vineyard → Tasting It allows to fully understand how history, land, and expertise shape the final wine in the glass.

The discovery consists of a discovery of the estate as well as a commented and detailed tasting of the emblematic wines of Domaine de Galuval.

Franco-Korean pastry workshop in the heart of Paris Verrine workshop with black sesame in the heart of Paris. Do you want to transform your love for Parisian gastronomy into an unforgettable experience? Join us in the heart of Paris for a French-Korean pastry workshop, where you will discover a unique marriage of flavors. A graduate of Cordon Bleu Paris and having worked with the greatest French chefs, the Chef will introduce you to the flavors of Korea through a unique concept: Franco-Korean pastry. Benefit from the know-how of a pastry chef to create delicious black sesame verrines. Benefit from individual support in small group classes. Discover new flavors by immersing yourself in the art of dessert.

During this experience, participants are guided step by step through a real sensory ritual around the Chartreuse. Upon arrival, they are welcomed in an authentic place where the atmosphere immediately puts in the conditions of complete immersion. The activity begins with an olfactory phase during which they handle and smell different plants, dried flowers and spices to understand the aromatic richness of the liquor. This introduction allows them to awaken their senses and familiarize themselves with the basics of tasting. The Guide then goes on with a captivating storytelling about the Carthusian fathers, explaining the origin and mystery of the recipe. Participants then proceed to taste three iconic Chartreuses, served in their traditional glasses. Each tasting is accompanied by precise explanations to learn how to identify the aromas, understand the differences and fully appreciate each liquor.

Let's work together to roll salted truffles, coating them with explosive flavors. Then we will roll even more amazing chocolate truffles Then we will taste your creations TOGETHER over a hot or cold drink.

In this experience, you do not visit a simple bar, but a real neighborhood cheese factory, where products are carefully selected. The tasting is done in a small group, to keep an intimate atmosphere and allow exchanges with your host. You discover: • French wines chosen for their character, • ripened cheeses from the region, • an authentic atmosphere between sea and village on the French Riviera. It is an ideal experience for those who want to go off the beaten track and live a real moment of terroir.

Come and recharge your batteries with a walk in the midst of fields of wheat, lavender, and clary sage. Under the almond trees. Discover how the fruit trees grow, smell the fragrance of the aromatic plants, and learn how to recognize them. Learn how plants are distilled and transformed into essential oils... Generations of expertise! With the scent of Provençal lavender, awaken your senses under the olive and almond trees, emblematic trees of Haute Provence. In summer, you can continue to pamper yourself in the shade of the fruit trees at Les Grandes Marges, during a session filled with the essence of aromatic plants whose scents tickle your nostrils.

Excellent cheese and wine pairings Spacious, quiet, bright place An Expert Ready to Answer Your Questions Original format: blind tasting, games, quizzes, learning Discover and understand the specificities of tasting, oenology, pairings, manufacturing etc. Wine cellar with possibility to buy wines

You will be supervised by an experienced trainer with extensive teaching experience and expertise in the history of gastronomy. You will not only learn the "little tips" from the great pastry chefs which will allow you to easily reproduce these desserts at home, but you will also live an immersive experience in the History of French pastry and you will discover numerous cultural anecdotes about the culinary arts . A small group of 8 people maximum which allows everyone to train and the trainer to give you personalized advice. All in a warm Parisian apartment, where you will feel at home and which will immerse you in an atmosphere of relaxation and conviviality.

Engage your palate with a curated journey through Nice's craft beer scene. This guided tasting experience features five locally crafted beers in one of the city's best bars, with expert guidance on styles, flavors, and brewing techniques. Each session unravels the stories behind the ingredients and methods that shape these unique brews, making it an ideal outing for both novices and seasoned beer enthusiasts. Small group settings foster personal interactions, ensuring ample opportunity for questions and tasting notes, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Nice's craft culture.

Our activity highlights the art of craft smoking, a precious tradition. All our products, whether meat or fish, are carefully prepared: salted with Gruissan salt and slowly smoked with beech wood to develop rich and authentic flavors. Every step, from raw material selection to smoking, is carried out by hand to ensure exceptional quality. The combination of our smoked products with carefully chosen local wines, which enhance every bite and create perfect pairings. You will also have the chance to visit our smokehouse, discover behind the scenes our know-how, and understand the techniques that give our products their inimitable taste. By participating, you support local craftsmanship committed to preserving traditions and regional culinary excellence. It’s more than a tasting: it’s an immersion in a unique passion and terroir.

This experience stands out for its authenticity and intimate atmosphere. You will be welcomed directly by the master distiller, who will passionately share his history and know-how. You will discover DE close up a true still and understand how unique craft spirits are born. The tour ends with a guided tasting DE creations (gin, vermouth, pastis, mint, verbena), thought as a sensory journey. More than just a visit, it is a friendly immersion that immerses you in the heart DE the local tradition.

Paris is best known for wine. But that doesn’t mean craft beer should get second billing. On this private tasting experience, indulge in five distinctive French craft beers in a historic vaulted cellar. Even better, each beer is paired with its own artisanal cheese, making for the ultimate gastronomic experience.