Top France Food & Drink Classes - page 8

You will discover the vineyard, the winemaking and aging vat room, followed by a tasting of our wines. Let yourself be surprised by this fun workshop to understand the role of the size and shape of the glass in the tasting. The glasses of wine will have no more secrets for you following this initiation. It is an experience for wine lovers of all levels.

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

Discover the unique flavors of Provençal cooking during this private, interactive French cooking class with your host. You'll get hands-on training from a warm and professional chef with a great sense of humor. Your host's deep ties to Provence and Michelin-star training make this a rare opportunity to learn from a true local expert. Opt for the market tour on Sundays to hand-select seasonal ingredients, transforming them into a bespoke three-course Provençal meal.

Margot Pinto, pastry chef specializing in Cake Design and Wedding Cake, offers individual or group pastry lessons, for adults and children, whether you are beginners or experienced. You will learn the recipe step by step, with the advice of a confirmed pastry chef. Visual and taste will be there!

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 at 35 Bd Haussmann for a hands-on class 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. Recipes may change with the seasons.

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.

My class takes 1 hour. It is open to beginners, I am here to help you! All materials and ingredients are provided. Studio overlooking quiet courtyard and Paris rooftops. Recipe sheets and details on pastries. Personalized course with a maximum of 2 people. Tasting with tea, coffee or rooibos. A coffee table is available for children. I like customer contact, meeting people from other countries (courses in English too). Come make madeleines and redo them at home, the atmosphere is good. The apartment right in the center, easy access. I give personalized advice on the neighborhood (Vivienne gallery, garden of the royal palace...) and on the pastry shop in Paris. You leave with your madeleines in a cake box. Pastry is very fun and at the same time manual, but above all delicious.

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.

Step into the heart of Bordeaux for a 3-hour immersive pastry class dedicated to the art of the choux pastry. Guests will make the famous chocolate éclairs and choux à la crème, filled with light and airy chantilly cream. This experience takes place in a professional kitchen inside a charming local pastry shop, giving you an authentic behind-the-scenes taste of French pâtisserie culture. This activity is hands on, educational, intimate and open for all ages. This experience is guided by a local self-taught baker with extensive hands-on experience in the food industry and a deep passion for French pastries and gastronomy.

In an informal and personalized format, the visit will begin with a presentation of the rural heritage of the Mas des Bories estate and the agricultural history of the Salon de Provence region. Then we will make an educational visit of the olive grove and the oil mill, explaining all the stages involved in the production of our artisanal olive oil, from the cultivation of the olive trees to the bottling. To end on a gourmet note, a tasting of our different extra virgin olive oils will be offered to you. You will be able to taste our monovarietal oils, our flavored oils and our signature blends. And we have a point of sale on site for your olive oil purchases.

Discover our family estate in the Bordeaux wine region. Whether you are a passionate wine lover or a curious beginner, our tour and tasting will offer you an immersion in the art of viticulture, from vine to glass.

Château Haut-Breton Larigaudière is a family property of 15 hectares, in the prestigious Margaux appellation. It is ideally located in Soussans on the Route des Châteaux (D2). Welcomed in the best conditions, you will live with us a unique wine tourism experience and share the time of a tasting our passion for wine.

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.

Throughout the tasting, you will have the opportunity to discuss the Champagne terroir as well as Voirin Jumel know-how, thus enriching your experience. The tastings take place indoors, offering the possibility, at the end of your experience, to enjoy our terrace. This offers an incredible view of the Champagne vineyards, thus enriching your visit with a peaceful moment.

Quentin, winemaker and property owner, will guide you through the different stages of winemaking, from the history of its lands, to the importance of biodiversity, through winemaking, you can address all subjects. Guaranteed visit without blah, pipe or violin. You guarantee authenticity, transparency and immersion. Each visit is unique and customizable. 2 wines to choose from for tasting Visit of the estate History Geography Local Oenology Screen printing Tasting Agriculture

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.

We are inspired by our ancestor d'Artagnan to innovate in Armagnac with courage and panache. In biodynamic and permaculture conversion, our estate pursues the ambition of repositioning the Côtes de Gascogne on the chessboard of wines. Our dry, sweet, red and rosé white wines, born on the land of Armagnac, reveal with finesse all the typicality of our Haut-Armagnac terroir and redefine the canons of the Côtes de Gascogne. From the vine to the cellars, come and discover the secrets of their development and follow our commitments as producers.

- After getting your first wine directly from your 9 barrels, you will learn the basics of wine tasting. – Go to the heart of the cellar and its century-old table, where your superb aperitif boards await you to discover a second Wine. It's time to use black glass for a blind tasting to sharpen your other senses. What is the colour of your wine? Not so easy... Here is a wine that needs a little downtime. You don't think the moment is frozen? What better way to get out of your daydream (or better yet, dive in) than with bubbles? All the wines and products tasted are available at the right temperature directly at the Boutique if you want to extend the pleasure at home or go for a walk along the Canal Saint Martin.

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.

Private lessons for 2 people of macarons in the privacy of a Parisian apartment In the heart of Paris, in a Parisian apartment in the heart of the bustling Strasbourg Saint-Denis district, this course is an invitation to an authentic local gastronomic immersion in Paris. Initiated by Flore, a passionate young chef, you will discover the history and techniques of this iconic French pastry shop by shaping your own personalized macarons. You can choose 2 perfumes out of 5 on offer! The course can be in French, English and Spanish:)

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

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from your Paris vacation than the gift of French cuisine. Elevate your baking skills during this small-group class with a talented pastry chef who guides you through every step of making macarons, from mixing and piping the shells to perfecting sweet and tangy fillings. Play with flavors like chocolate, lemon, cream cheese, and apples, with food coloring on hand for the perfect photo.

Experience the magic of Provence with a one-of-a-kind olive oil and ice cream pairing in a stunning olive grove. Led by a sommelier and olive oil expert, this exclusive tasting blends tradition and indulgence, offering a delicious way to explore the region’s flavors in a breathtaking setting.

To understand French and France, you must know everything from the stick. This is THE obligatory passage! This experience will be followed by a tasting on site and you will leave with a baguette.