Top France Food & Drink Classes - page 2

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.

These courses are designed to offer a user-friendly, personalized experience. These are real moments of sharing and exchange. I show them that baking is an art accessible to everyone. I teach different baking techniques, and I give a lot of tips. Pastry is a passion and the joy of passing on to others is above all a lot of fun. Courses are given in French and can also be given in English. Private lessons from 2 people.

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.

A fast, tutored wine tasting in a top wine shop, including: 6 premium wInes. Included in the price is a glass of any single favorite wine at the close of the tasting, and tastings can be tailored to your tastes, and include either of the three following options: - Wines of Provence (a dive into the tastes and history of this wonderful region) - Wines of France (comparing and contrasting regional styles, varietals and tastes) - Comparative tasting of France and the World (3 pairs of one French and one foreign wine of the same varietal, with a focus of the qualities of different countries, and their relation to France) Wines are largely premium, with most tasters coming from bottles at between €15 and €50, and we talk about the history, biology and business of Provencal, French and global winemaking. Stay on after to taste more of the 25 wines open daily in our wonderful Enomatic dispenser machines.Read less

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!

Experience the true taste of Bordeaux and taste the region's famous wine at a local winery, just steps from Place Gambetta. With two brothers as hosts, you will taste three traditional grape varieties while listening to simple but interesting explanations about wine and its production. Other perks include a platter of Basque country cheese and ham.

There’s no need to travel all around France to sample the country’s renowned wines—this wine-tasting experience lets you develop your palate without leaving Marseille. Visit a popular local wine shop and enjoy a guided wine-tasting experience led by an experienced wine trader and importer. Choose to focus on Provence wines, taste the different French wine regions, or compare French and world wines during a unique tasting tailored to your group.

Learn the art of French baking with a hands-on class at a renowned boulangerie in Paris. Learn how to create baguettes, croissants, and pain au chocolat with a skilled baker. Families and foodies will love this small-group exercise that lets you roll, knead, and bake like a pro. Enjoy a classic French breakfast and take home a freshly made baguette.

Learn the art of fine French cuisine with a small-group cooking class and gourmet meal in Paris. Help prepare an authentic 3-course meal under the guidance of a local chef. When the cooking’s done, join your new friends around a cozy table to enjoy the delicious home-cooked meal paired with a selection of French wine. Opt to start the evening with a shopping trip at a local market.

Guarantee your chance to dine at the Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie by pre-booking a 3- or 4-course gourmet dinner experience. Upon arrival, bypass the long ticket line and go straight to the elevator. Enjoy free time to explore the tower’s first level before or after your meal.

Uncover the secrets of the macaron with this group baking class at Galeries Lafayette. Meet your instructor, a French pastry chef, in a quiet corner of the iconic department store. Over the course of 1.5 hours, learn to prepare the delicate shells and ganache of the perfect macaron. Work with organic ingredients to create flavors like chocolate, pistachio, and more.

Fill up your Insta feed and learn baking skills that will wow your friends on this quintessentially Parisian experience: a macaron baking class in an intimate group. Join a professional patissier in a Marais bakery and learn to mix, pipe, bake, and fill your own macarons, customizing flavors and colors to suit your taste and style. Leave with a box of personalized macarons to take home.

Don't just savor croissants during your Parisian getaway—learn insider tips and tricks for mastering them yourself during this hands-on, small-group cooking class. Perfect for visiting cooks and food lovers looking to learn, this class is hosted by an experienced pastry chef. Explore the different techniques of croissant-making, and even have the chance to prepare special versions. Afterwards, enjoy your treats—and your enviable new skills.

The workshop takes place in a vaulted cellar of 1850, and is led by official Ambassadors of the Climats of Burgundy. They will put their expertise and good humor at your service!

Enjoy the fun and delight of making macarons in an engaging Parisian pastry class, perfect for families and kids! Led by expert pastry chefs, this hands-on experience lets you and your loved ones discover the art of crafting these delectable French treats. Designed for all ages, this class offers a memorable, interactive adventure where you can bond while learning the secrets of French baking. Plus, you’ll get to take home your delicious creations as a sweet keepsake to remember your time together.

Accompanied by a Burgundy wine expert, you will learn how to taste wines. Starting from a village appellation to the Grand Cru, you can take the measure of the climates of the Burgundy vineyard.

Champagne Lamiable is a family-run Champagne estate in the Grand Cru village of Tours-sur-Marne. With this guided tour, learn all about the world-famous bubbly and the wine-making process as you explore the winery, peek into the wine cellar, and see the winepress, vat, and barrels. At the end of the tour, enjoy a Champagne tasting and sample your choice of three Grand Cru cuvées.

Head out on a 2-hour foodie tour of Aix-en-Provence, exploring the best local flavors and regional specialities. Sample meats, cheese, chocolates, macarons, and wine at spots around the city, each handpicked by a local. Learn the history behind each delicacy and make the most of your stay with insider tips on the best restaurants to visit.

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.

There’s more to French cooking today than foie gras and heavy cream sauces. Learn how French families eat from your foodie host on this intimate private encounter. First, explore the farmers market, meet stallholders, discover the finest local organic produce, and shop for ingredients. Next, return to your host’s chic apartment, watch her prepare a globally influenced modern French feast, then share your meal at the dining table with wine.

－ Highlights － - Small Group Experience – Max 8 participants - Cultural Introduction – Learn the story behind the crêpe, its origins & customs - Hands-On Cooking – Mix batter, flip crêpes, and choose your own fillings - High-Quality Ingredients – All organic (BIO certified) - Taste Like a Local – Enjoy your own crêpe & galette with cider

Get the authentic French culinary experience with a small-group cooking class in a private Parisian apartment. Head to the centrally-located home and get ready to learn — and eat! Meet your local chef instructor, gather ingredients on an optional market tour, and discover the fundamentals of preparing classic French dishes such as soufflé, cod mouclade, and chocolate fondant. Then prepare and savor delicious dishes with fellow food lovers.

Enjoy a tasty two hours with a French pastry expert who will show you and a small group how some of your favorite sweet and savory Parisian treats are made. Learn techniques and tricks of the trade from a real pro who’ll have you making bread and croissant dough, tasting financiers, and learning a lot about what makes French pastry special.

In a charming Parisian bakery near Notre Dame, a French baking expert guides you through creating delicious desserts that you’ll be proud of. This small-group, hands-on class reveals the secrets of either flaky croissants, perfect baguettes, and pastries, or French macarons (depending on the option chosen). Enjoy tastings that highlight France's flavors while learning the stories behind its famous baked goods.