Top Île-de-France Food & Drink Classes

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.

Don’t just nibble croissants and pains au chocolat during your trip to Paris—bake them yourself during this hands-on, small-group pastry class. Head to the professional kitchen (conveniently located in central Paris), meet your chef instructor, and enjoy a hot beverage. Then, it’s time to roll up your sleeves: you’ll learn the step-by-step secrets to making perfectly laminated dough, and will enjoy your own homemade treats at the end.

Discover how to prepare famous French delicacies–and learn far more than by simply eating them in a restaurant–on this small-group cooking class in the Montmartre district of Paris. Step inside a working kitchen, sample a variety of savory and sweet treats, and learn the history of baguettes and croissants from a local baker before rolling up your sleeves and getting hands-on as you prepare your own.

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.

Learn how to make delicious macarons from a professional chef with this small-group class for up to seven people. Your instructor will provide you with everything you need to make delectable macarons—including equipment and ingredients—and equip you with the necessary skills to make the celebrated French treat at home.

Indulge in a true gourmet French experience: preparing, cooking, and enjoying your own 3-course meal. Choose between a 4.5- or 6-hour Paris culinary course (a 1.5-hour market visit is optional) then set out to learn the tricks and techniques of French cooking. An instructor will help you through the steps of creating an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. French wine is also included with your gourmet lunch.

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.

Discover one of the Latin Quarter’s must-visit foodie destinations when you tour the Rue Mouffetard’s famed market—and follow up your explorations with a tutored food and cheese tasting—on this small-group tour. Meet your guide right in the market, chat with local producers, and then head to an intimate restaurant. You’ll taste several different wines alongside a French cheese plate, and will learn about the art of pairing from the restaurant’s chef.

The macaron is one of the most popular sweet treats in Paris—but this technical pastry can be challenging to make independently. Instead, learn every step of macaron making, and receive hands-on guidance from an experienced French pastry chef, during this small-group masterclass. By the end of the class, walk away with brand new culinary skills—plus a range of delicious macarons to take home with you.

Feast on gourmet French cuisine from the best vantage point in Paris, with lunch at the Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie restaurant. This experience is perfect for couples, friends, or families looking for a unique way to commemorate their vacation in France. Upon arrival, you’ll bypass the long ticket line and go straight to the elevator. Enjoy free time to explore the tower’s first level after your meal.

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.

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.

Securing dinner inside the Eiffel Tower often means managing separate reservations and entry tickets. This experience brings everything together with elevator access to the first floor, time to explore the tower, and a reserved table at Madame Brasserie. Enjoy a three-course or tasting menu with beverages included, designed by Chef Thierry Marx, all while soaking in views of the Parisian skyline.

In a charming Parisian bakery near Notre Dame, a French baking expert will guide you through creating delicious pastries and bread that you’ll be proud of. This small-group, hands-on class reveals the secrets of flaky croissants, perfect baguettes, and both sweet and savory treats. Enjoy tastings that highlight France's flavors while learning the stories behind its famous baked goods. Beyond techniques, it's a shared cultural experience, connecting you with fellow enthusiasts in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

France is world-renowned for its delicious cheese and butter, and this hands-on workshop lets you dive into the country’s cheesemaking and butter-making heritage. Visit a traditional local ‘fromagerie’ (cheese shop), “Paroles de Fromagers”, meet the cheesemakers, and learn the secrets of cheese and butter making during a fun and interactive workshop. Finally, sample some of the delicious cheeses paired with French wine.

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.

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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.

Join a chef-tutor at one of France’s top culinary schools in Paris’ prestigious department store, Galeries Lafayette, and learn to prepare a classic European lunch. Discover seasonal favorites like sea bream, duck breast, risotto with asparagus and peas, or the evergreen Cordon Bleu chicken. The class is suitable for all skill levels, while the small group size (maximum six) ensures hands-on instruction and interaction.

Discover a unique mixology workshop where magic, adventure and cocktails meet! In the heart of Montmartre, dive into an immersive and personalized experience, where each participant creates their own cocktail according to their sensory profile! This innovative adventure combines mixology with a Sensory Immersive Game specially designed for the occasion: VALERY VERMOUTH & Cocktail Island: Inspired by Harry Potter, this story highlights magic and adventure with the help of the cocktail-reflection of the soul presided over by Valéry Vermouth! THE BATTLE COCKTAIL: Inspired by superheroes such as the Avengers. Who will save the planet with the cocktail-Elixir of Life? LOVE, SHAKE & RESPECT (Gay/LGBT version): Become a Queer superhero by fighting a fascist and intolerant dictatorship. With a Dance Pop-Electro Soundtrack.

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.

Unlike standard pastry classes, this experience unfolds inside a real Parisian bakery, not a studio. With only eight participants, you’ll receive hands-on guidance from a professional French pâtissier who reveals the secrets behind perfect macarons—from glossy meringue to smooth, delicate shells. You won’t just observe—you’ll whisk, fold, pipe, and fill your own colorful creations while learning about the art, science, and history of France’s most elegant treat. Discover how this tiny pastry became a symbol of French sophistication and why precision, timing, and texture make all the difference. By the end, you’ll leave with a box of your handmade macarons, plus the skills and confidence to recreate their Parisian magic at home.

Macarons are one of France's most popular confections, but they can be tricky to prepare. Learn insider tips and tricks for perfecting them during this hands-on, small-group baking class in Paris. Benefit from your expert instructor, who provides detailed instructions throughout the class. Choose the colors you prefer, fill them with buttercream, and taste the freshly baked results. As a bonus, take home a box of macarons as a souvenir.