Top France Food & Drink Classes - page 4

Don't just savor delicious pastries during your Paris trip—learn how to make them yourself, and walk away with new skills and culinary inspiration, thanks to this small-group cooking class. Led by your expert culinary instructor, learn every step of preparing the perfect cream puffs and chocolate éclairs, from mastering the choux pastry to the Chantilly cream. The best part of this cooking class is saved for the end, when you get to try the results.

Discover what makes French pastries truly special by stepping inside a working Parisian boulangerie — not just to watch, but to bake like the artisans do. Proudly named Viator Experience Award Winner in 2023 and 2024, this tour is recognized among the top-rated family experiences for guest satisfaction and authenticity. During this 2-hour experience, you and your family will learn how iconic French breads and pastries are created from scratch, in the very place where locals buy their daily baguettes. Unlike tourist-style demos, this visit offers real behind-the-scenes access to the production area — where dough is mixed, folded, laminated, and baked before sunrise. Children and adults roll up their sleeves to: • Shape baguettes and rustic breads • Roll their own croissant Kept intentionally small (max. 9 guests), this award-winning experience is intimate, family-friendly, and deeply authentic — a chance to step behind the counter and access a world normally hidden from the public.

Indulge in the incredible flavors of the French wine region of Carcassonne with this guided vineyard tour. The fresh menu will delight your senses. Potential dishes include smoked salmon, puglia orecchiette and the tart tatin dessert served with homemade ice-cream, all paired with amazing wine matches. Explore regional vineyards while riding in a private vehicle and shop beverages at the 38 Rue Barbès shop.

Don’t just drink wine in Paris—blend your own during this winemaking workshop. In an 18th-century royal wine cellar in the heart of the city, learn how to create your own wine and design a personalized label with an experienced winemaker. Taste different grape varietals to select the ones you like, and then take your bottle with you at the end of class.

This memorable experience combines history and mixology. Take a historic tour of La Maison Noilly Prat, with highlights like the Chai des Mistelles, l’Enclos, the herb room, and the room of secrets. Head to the bar for a vermouth tasting paired with regional treats. Learn to create your own cocktail with an expert-led mixology masterclass.

Step back in time with a culinary twist! Experience the charm of a historic Bordeaux apartment while preparing elegant and timeless French recipes made vegan- hosted by a cookbook author. Add on the market tour and enjoy a coffee and croissant with me before shopping for our ingredients like a local.

Discover the secrets behind classic French dishes such as steak with béarnaise sauce or shrimp feuilleté pastries during a private, personalized cooking class. Meet with a local chef at her Parisian home, get hands-on as you help prepare a delicious main course, and learn all about French culinary traditions. Finally, sit down with your host to enjoy your homemade lunch, accompanied by a traditional French dessert and Champagne.

Bonjour! I'm Jean, your oenologist, graduated from the Faculty of Oenology of Dijon (State Diploma). I am passionate about the world of Vine and Wine, and I love the Burgundy region where I grew up and which I know well. My cousin François-Xavier and I are delighted to welcome you to the Dufouleur Frères Œnothèque to share our passion and discuss our family's wines with you. We hope to see you soon! At the end of the tasting, you can enjoy the Château grounds during opening hours.

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

Discover, during a workshop, the art and secrets of blending the different emblematic grape varieties of the South of the Rhône valley. Immerse yourself in our oenologist’s workshop during this workshop, discover the reason for a blend and create your own personalized vintage.

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.

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.

All our vines are grown biodynamically and our wines made with minimal intervention. Enjoy a tasting at the foot of the Vosges hills, amidst the vineyards, in a unique setting.

Take a deep dive into Provence’s olive oil history and culture with this exclusive experience at a Gordes olive estate. Tour the groves with your hosts to learn about olive cultivation, then enjoy a guided olive oil-tasting workshop to discern different flavors and tips for pairing with food. Blend your own custom oil, pick up tips on how to prepare traditional French vinaigrette dressing, and feast on local charcuterie, olives, and tapenade paired with wine.

THE MAGIC OF PINOT NOIR & OF CHARDONNAY Take the time to enjoy the different expressions of these grapes varieties, combining finesse, elegance, power and complexity depending on its original terroir.

Champagne Lamiable is a family-run Champagne estate in the Grand Cru village of Tours-sur-Marne. With this guided tour, get hands-on as you learn how the famous bubbly is made, and enjoy a blind tasting of three Champagnes. After choosing your favorite, play winemaker as you disgorge your half-bottle of Champagne and create your own label. Take home your customized bottle as a souvenir.

During this interactive wine tasting activity, your sommelier guide will introduce you to the tasting technique and tell you various surprising stories about wine. Go with him on an oenological journey around a terroir, a Bordeaux vineyard and discover which wines are the perfect accompaniment to your cheese and cold meats.

Create a sumptuous Christmas dinner using France’s rich culinary heritage during this winter-time cooking lesson in Paris. Learn the tricks of the trade from a professional chef, whose experience includes working at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Using seasonal ingredients from a nearby Parisian market, cook with a pro and produce a traditional French meal, which culminates with a Bûche de Noël cake. When Christmas rolls around, you’re sure to impress family and friends back home with your new culinary prowess. Bon appétit!

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.

Unravel the secrets of Collioure’s celebrated vineyards and wines on this private walk and tasting experience. Meet your wine guide and stroll the scenic vineyards—some on steep slopes—to learn about the different terroirs, grape varieties, and wine-making techniques. Admire the magnificent sea and mountain views on route, and finish with a VIP tasting with winemakers. Your guide can adjust your walking circuit to suit your needs and interests.

Macarons are as iconic to Paris as the Eiffel Tower, and this workshop lets you make your very own. Meet your instructor, Jean-Yves, a former winner of MasterChef at his private atelier and bake a colorful array of macarons using his winning recipe. With just a small group for company, you're ensured a hands-on experience with one-on-one guidance. Finally, sit down to enjoy your homemade macarons with a glass of Champagne.

With this cocktail workshop in the heart of Old Nice, you’ll enjoy much more than just drinks — it’s an immersive experience into the world of mixology. Guided by a professional bartender, you’ll begin with a live cocktail demonstration to discover techniques, ingredients, and the stories behind the recipes. Then, step behind the bar to craft two cocktails of your choice, learning how to balance flavors and master bar tools under expert guidance. Unlike other tastings, here you are the bartender, shaking, mixing, and tasting your own creations. The atmosphere is both intimate and lively, perfect for friends, couples, or solo travelers. Available in English and French, this workshop combines learning, sharing, and fun — an authentic experience in one of Nice’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Whether you are a simple amateur or a great collector, our guides adapt to you. This immersion day will allow you to better understand the wines of Burgundy through map reading in the vineyard, simple and clear explanations of winemaking techniques in the cellar, to better understand the history of Burgundy and its wines since the Roman Empire to the present day. Our guides are qualified specialists and true enthusiasts. Through authentic meetings, you will have access to very high quality wines, including of course the Grands Crus and Premiers Crus emblematic of Burgundy. The program of the day : - 2 domain visits - Tasting of 12 wines including 4 x Grands Crus and Premiers Crus - Explanations of the work of the vineyard and explanation of the vinification techniques - Meeting with Burgundy specialists and / or winemakers - Understanding the History of Burgundy wines from the Roman Empire to the present day

France is loved for its croissants, and rather than just eating them, this hands-on baking experience allows you to learn how to make your own fresh croissants. Led by a local chef, you can enjoy step-by-step tuition, including tips on how to shape the perfect croissant. Best of all, you can make multiple pastries—including pain au raisin and pain au chocolat, with a tasting session at the end.