Top Île-de-France Food & Drink Classes - page 4

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.

One of the best way to discover the French "art de vivre" and gastronomy... the pairing of delicious French Cheeses and Wines. In the lively and historical neighborhood of the Eiffel Tower, take a break to enjoy life as a real Parisian ! This workshop is all about gastronomic pleasure, fun, discovering France and its culture. For that, you will taste 6 delicious French cheeses paired with 4 lovely wines. You will learn about the different French regions and their specialties, how to recognize, taste and pair them. You will also be invited to play at some games such as blindtasting ! Our foody expert, Hervé, will answer any of your question. And we are pretty sure you would like to become French after our tasting !

Settle into a cozy spot in the Latin Quarter and let your wine-loving host walk you through three French wines paired with regional cheeses. Enjoy a relaxed and conversational small-group setting, designed to demystify the complexities of French wine. Learn how to identify a wine's origins and characteristics, and leave with a better understanding of what you actually like to drink.

Introduce the kids to the wonderful world of French ‘pâtisserie’—or pastry-making—on this hands-on and family-friendly cookery workshop in Paris. Under the watchful eye of your instructor, stretch and slice your dough with your young protégé, and hear helpful hints and tricks to make the perfect pastries. Color your croissants for a more child-friendly breakfast, and hear the hidden secrets of ‘viennoiseries’ and French pastries.

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.

Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of French wine—and learn more than you could sipping glasses on your own—during this private wine-tasting experience, hosted near Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Sample three wines, tasting your way through different styles and origins, and pair your drinks with cured meat, cheese, and aperitif snacks. Along the way, learn the stories behind the bottles, and walk away with new knowledge.

This tour blends two of Paris’s finest pleasures: wine and history, into one unforgettable experience. Instead of choosing between a wine tasting and a walking tour, you’ll enjoy both. Taste champagne, orange wine, and classic French reds while exploring hidden gems in the Marais and on Île Saint-Louis. With stops at handpicked wine bars, stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and a sommelier-style intro to wine tasting, this tour offers a truly local and sensory way to experience Paris. - Discover the Marais neighborhood and its hidden streets - Learn about the history of the oldest Parisian neighborhoods - Learn to taste wine like a sommelier - A small-group tour offers a more intimate experience - Perfect for wine lovers who enjoy going off the beaten path - Includes wine tastings and snacks (cheese platter, olive tapenade)

Nothing says Paris like French wine, but most wine tastings include meat and cheese pairings—making it tough for vegans to partake. Specially designed with vegans in mind, this private one-hour wine tasting treats participants to three glasses of wine straight from the producers themselves, along with a spread of plant-based snacks. Tastings take place in the trendy 11th arrondissement near Père Lachaise cemetery.

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.

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!

Go beyond Paris and explore a selection of the Loire Valley's Castles on this day trip. Enjoy visiting the Chambord, Chenonceau, and Cheverny Châteaux without having to hire a car. Take your pick between a fully guided experience or discovering each location with an audio guide. Perfect for history buffs who want an up-close look at these historical residences.

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.

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.

Who needs an Eiffel Tower keychain or Mona Lisa playing cards when you can make your own fashion-forward souvenir of Paris? Create the custom denim jacket of your dreams during a private workshop in Paris. All materials, including patches, embroidery, and accessories, are at your disposal, and you can create your very own design. No previous sewing experience is necessary, as team members are on hand to assist you and offer advice.

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.

Roll up your sleeves and delve into the art of French cuisine with a private cooking lesson at the countryside home of a warm and hospitable local (and former mayor!). Help prepare a classic French appetizer and main dish using seasonal, farm fresh ingredients and techniques honed during her decades of cooking French food for her family and friends. Sit down together to enjoy the home-cooked meal in her lovely home for an authentic taste of French countryside life right outside of Paris. Finish on a decadent note with a cheese course and dessert. End your experience with a tour of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Caroline's friend's chateau. A stunning landmark with a fascinating history, this chateau is one of the main reasons people visit Maincy.

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.

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.

Back to Napa vineyards in California, where I worked for Moët Hennessy, I got WSET4 and I organize premium wine events in Paris. They trust us: Breitling, ArtLuxury Experience, Les Caves Legrand, Abeilles Insurance, La Maison du Whisky...

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.

- 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.

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.

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:)