Top Île-de-France Food & Drink Classes - page 3

With the help of Danielle, a professional pastry chef, you will learn or rediscover dessert recipes, on the plate, between entrees or cake. We offer in advance several dessert choices to make on site and you will leave with your creations. We are open to making desserts with specific food characteristics (gluten-free, lactose-free). We will receive you in small groups (max 6 people) to accompany you in the best conditions and share a real moment of conviviality.

One of Paris' most atmospheric neighborhoods, Le Marais is also one of the best places to eat in the City of Light—and this small-group tour will whisk you off the tourist trail and straight to the locals-loved culinary highlights. Enjoy more than 10 tastings across five stops, and enjoys such as oysters, cheese, soups, crêpes, and more, with wine pairings.

Learn the secrets to making traditional French baguettes and croissants during this baking workshop with a chef. Get time-tested recipes handed down over generations, and bread-making techniques that will help you make perfect baked goods. This is a hands-on baking lesson in a French bakery in Paris with group size limited to 10 people for maximum personal attention from the instructor.

Explore the world of French cheeses in a relaxed and approachable tasting experience in the Marais district of Paris. Join a local expert and small group and learn about the history and production of cheese, and different regions as you sample a variety of different cheeses paired with wine and bread.

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.

Paris is known for its sweet treats, but it takes local knowledge to find the best pastries and chocolates. Explore the city’s culinary highlights on this small-group walking tour, as you visit a hand-picked selection of pastry shops, bakeries, and chocolatiers. Choose between morning or afternoon options, and either Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Marais. You’ll listen to stories behind the neighborhood along the way.

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.

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.

Indulge your sweet tooth and learn all about the chocolate making process, with the chance to create your own bars, in this small-group workshop at a vegan factory in Paris. Learn about the history of chocolate, the different steps from bean to bar, and techniques for crafting chocolate, before creating four unique bars of your own.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Paris with this private transfer service. Rather than navigating the crowded arrival hall alone, meet your driver at Orly International Airport or Charles de Gaulle Airport, and relax on the journey to your Paris hotel or private residence. These private vehicles offer the smoothest and most personalized way to travel.

An absolute must for chocolate connoisseurs, this 2.5-hour walking tour takes you to the acclaimed chocolate shops of Saint-Germain. Alongside a gastronome guide, you’ll visit prestigious chocolatiers to sample French delicacies such as pastries and filled chocolate. Discover the history of chocolate in Paris and find out how many tons of chocolate are consumed by French people every year. On this small-group tour, you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Wine lovers visiting Paris—this is the tour for you. Rather than discovering the typical sightseeing spots of Le Marais, enjoy a tour that takes you to a secret vineyard that you’d likely miss if exploring alone. Along the way, find out about the area’s medieval history, and have a chance to try wines and snacks, including cheese and fermented bread.

Macarons are a popular Paris delicacy—but they can be challenging to make on your own. Instead, learn the secrets of macaron baking from a French pastry chef, all thanks to this hands-on, small-group cooking class. After donning your apron, listen as your instructor guides you through every step of the baking process. Discover the secrets behind the colorful treats—and then take a box of your homemade macarons home at the end of class.

Acquire two French patisserie skills for the price of one when you join this macaron baking class in a convenient location in the heart of Paris. Hear the story of the macaron, which dates back almost 500 years, learn the art of ganache (chocolate filling), and learn to pipe shells with the Italian meringue method. Finally, sit down to your treats with a sparkling wine, coffee, or tea.

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. 8 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.

Learn the art of crafting perfect croissants in a cozy Parisian apartment near the Eiffel Tower. This hands-on, small-group baking class guides you through the making of pate feuilletee levee—the delicate laminated dough behind France’s favorite viennoiseries (baked goods that sit between bread and pastry). Learn new techniques under the guidance of a chef, and leave with the knowledge and skill to recreate what you make back at home.

Stray from the beaten path and see a side of Paris that’s usually reserved for locals on a private tour of hidden bars and speakeasies. Enter two hand-picked watering holes via secret passageways and overcome the language barrier as you enjoy one included cocktail and some traditional nibbles.

One of the most celebrated French desserts is the macaron—a delicate, colorful cookie that's as Parisian as the Eiffel Tower. Uncover the secrets of this tasty dessert with this family-friendly baking experience. You don your apron, and join your kids on this culinary adventure, where you learn how to prepare macaron shells, filled with a delicious jelly. Best of all—when you're done—you can taste the cookies that you create.

Combine sightseeing with an elegant, romantic dinner on this two-in-one Seine River cruise. Admire the waterfront sights, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, as you savor a gourmet 3-course meal, paired with champagne. You can even upgrade to a window seat for unobstructed views of the City of Light. Ideal for celebrating a special occasion or vacation.

Immerse yourself in the art of chocolate-making at a storied chocolatier, located right in the heart of Paris. During this guided class, learn all about how chocolate is made; then, with just your host and small group for company, you'll prepare your own delicious treats. By the end of the workshop, walk away with your own gourmet souvenirs, plus a recipe booklet and new culinary skills.

By visiting the Distillery you will have the opportunity to discover several distillation methods, an aging cellar and also discover unique products made by us.

With its artisan shops, Paris’ Montmartre is a paradise for foodies wanting to peel away the layers of the city’s cuisine. Tap deeper into the local gastronomy than you could alone with this private walking tour with a food-expert guide. Roam the lanes to visit eight food spots easy to overlook if alone, and sample everything from cured meat to wine and macarons, all with invaluable insight from your guide.

Immerse yourself in Moroccan cuisine while in Paris on this small-group Moroccan dinner and cooking workshop experience. Savor an authentic 3-course home cooked Moroccan meal with wine at your host’s residence, while learning more about each dish and Moroccan cooking. Afterwards, learn to make a traditional Moroccan dessert to enjoy with mint tea.

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.