Top Île-de-France Food & Drink Classes - page 6

Most wine classes happen in a room. This one happens in Paris nightlife. Over 2.5 hours, your international sommelier Mari guides you through three of the most iconic wine bars in Saint-Germain-des-Prés — each stop a new chapter in your understanding of French wine. By the end of the evening, you won't just have tasted great wine. You'll understand it. At each bar, Mari reads your palate, advises your choice by the glass, and guides the tasting — helping you discover your own wine personality and the regional styles of France. You order what calls to you. She explains why it speaks to you.

Excellent cheese and wine pairings Spacious, quiet, bright place An Expert Ready to Answer Your Questions Original format: blind tasting, games, quizzes, learning Discover and understand the specificities of tasting, oenology, pairings, manufacturing etc. Wine cellar with possibility to buy wines

A one-of-a-kind experience where mixology meets gastronomy, above the Paris rooftops. A secret rooftop hidden in the heart of Le Marais, unknown to most Parisians Paris at 360° — 7 iconic monuments as your backdrop A live duo : mixologist Jean & chef Jefferson working together in real time 4 cocktails paired simultaneously with 4 refined bites, savory & sweet

Immerse yourself in an exceptional three-hour wine tasting experience, where you will explore four carefully selected wines under the guidance of an expert sommelier. Each wine represents a unique story of terroir and winemaking tradition, offering diversity from white to red, from rosé to dessert. The sommelier's interactive and educational approach creates a friendly atmosphere, allowing participants to fully explore the sensory nuances of each wine. This unique experience offers an in-depth understanding of the world of wine, while creating lasting taste memories.

Paris is best known for wine. But that doesn’t mean craft beer should get second billing. On this private tasting experience, indulge in five distinctive French craft beers in a historic vaulted cellar. Even better, each beer is paired with its own artisanal cheese, making for the ultimate gastronomic experience.

Learn how to make authentic French macarons in Paris during a hands-on class at M Cook Studio. Guided by a professional pastry chef, participants discover the key techniques behind successful macarons, from preparing the batter and mastering macaronage to piping, baking, filling, and assembling. This experience is designed for adults and teenagers and is suitable for both beginners and baking enthusiasts. In a warm and intimate setting, guests gain real pastry skills while creating elegant homemade macarons to take away. It is a fun and rewarding way to experience French pastry culture beyond a simple tasting.

Enjoy an authentic taste of Parisian life on this small-group guided food and wine experience. Meet your guide and small group, then visit local shops such as the boulangerie, fromagerie, and butcher to pick up provisions and snacks customized to your tastes, to enjoy over glasses of wine at a local wine shop.

Immerse yourself in the world of French Breakfast with an immersive workshop dedicated to artisan pastries. In a friendly and small group atmosphere, you will learn the professional techniques of puff pastry, the shaping of croissants and chocolate breads, as well as the secrets of successful puffing. This workshop is distinguished by a 100% practical approach, personalized support and a real immersion in French know-how. You leave with your homemade creations and the skills to reproduce them at home.

Let's work together to roll salted truffles, coating them with explosive flavors. Then we will roll even more amazing chocolate truffles Then we will taste your creations TOGETHER over a hot or cold drink.

What makes this class special is its warm, family-first spirit. Set in a cozy Parisian kitchen, it's designed so that kids and parents bake side by side — every child gets to whisk, pipe, and bake hands-on, not just watch. Small group sizes mean real personal attention from your chef, and the relaxed, playful atmosphere turns baking into a genuine bonding experience. You don't just learn a recipe; you share a uniquely French moment together and walk away with a box of madeleines you made as a family.

Learn to cook a quintessential French dish—a light and fluffy souffle—during a private cooking class in a local resident’s home. This is an ideal experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Opt to include a market visit on select days, to learn more about local vendors and their produce. After cooking your perfect souffle, sit down to a 3-course meal, including French wine, with your hostess.

This Paris culinary experience blends hands-on learning with authentic French tradition, giving you the rare chance to create iconic pastries or a classic French meal under the guidance of a Michelin-trained chef. Unlike typical cooking classes, you’ll immerse yourself in the techniques, stories, and culture behind each dish, whether it’s perfecting buttery croissants, delicate macarons, or a multi-course French dinner. The experience is intimate, interactive, and deeply sensory, letting you smell, touch, and taste your creations as you learn, making it a true feast for both the senses and the soul.

Our light lunch or dinner could be at the former chef of the French Assembly restaurant, le Paris Paris: Classical French food in a cozy atmosphere in front of the Saint-Germain Market or at Chez Moineau Bistro during the tour. Other restaurants can be selected for the tour according to the chosen day.

Create a long lasting, one-of-a-kind reminder of your time in Paris by getting your favorite photograph turned into a painted portrait by an artist who captures your exact likeness. Visit an artist's gallery in Paris and see yourself turned into a work of art, then take the canvas home as the ultimate unique Paris souvenir.

In this hands-on class, you’ll create the iconic French Paris-Brest entirely from scratch. Guided by our professional pastry chef, you’ll learn how to prepare choux pastry, make a rich praline cream, pipe each element, and assemble and decorate your finished dessert. The class combines several essential French pastry techniques in a single recipe, giving you skills you can reuse for many other classic desserts. Designed for all levels, the experience takes place in a welcoming Parisian studio with clear instruction and personalized guidance throughout. More than simply following a recipe, you’ll discover the precision, textures, and flavors that make the Paris-Brest a true classic of French pâtisserie—and leave with your own beautifully finished creation.

Come and taste the fresh Italian pasta as a duo: seasonal filling... ricotta, parmesan, pumpkin...

Want to make golden croissants and well puffed chocolate breads? At MCOOK Studio, learn how to work a puff pastry, turn and shape your pastries, in a friendly and gourmet atmosphere for 3 hours. Small group workshop for attentive support Creation of croissants and homemade chocolate breads Turning and shaping techniques Friendly and gourmet atmosphere Bilingual French chief: English

For more pleasure for our taste buds, Conte Culinaire takes you to decode the intangible Japanese magic. From the geometry of shapes to flavors and textures, this cuisine will never cease to amaze you. Against the backdrop of a tale, Chef Marie-Amélie makes you TOGETHER prepare a square-shaped Japanese dish “HAKO-ZUSHI”, chosen as the centerpiece of this culinary animation where the shape contains a secret. It's a time for you around the culinary magic that makes you discover the cooking of sushi rice, seasoning, the art of pressing, the aesthetics of dressing and understanding this very codified cuisine.

The friendliness, the smile of the duo of hosts will make you spend a timeless moment... A trip to the land of samosa, learning traditional techniques... A true guided culinary journey.

Live a unique experience in this artisanal gin micro-distillery in the heart of Paris by participating in one of the workshops to make your own gin. Guided by a professional distiller for 2 hours, you will learn the secrets of distillation, the choice of botany, the different possible styles of gin, and of course you will taste excellent homemade gins and cocktails. Above all, you will have the opportunity to select your own plants and aromatics that will make up your unique recipe, and then distill it yourself on a mini copper still. You will finish your creation by customizing your own label, and you will leave with your 70cl bottle of gin.

France is known for its fantastic pastries, and part of what makes them taste so good is the ample use of butter. Join Ingrid, a passionate lover of food, as you explore French culinary culture through different types of butter, desserts, and pastries served with your choice of wine or juice.

Because sometimes, more is more. This is not a light introduction, it’s a full, generous immersion into French gastronomy and wine culture. Perfect for food lovers who want to experience the richness of France in one day. Included Distillery Experience (11:00 AM) • 1-hour guided tour • Gin & tonic with Charlotte’s Ink gin • 2 limited-edition gins • Seasonal liqueur tasting Ultimate Wine & Cheese (12:15 PM) • 2-hour tasting workshop • 10 cheeses from Fromagerie du Louvre • 5 white wines & 5 red wines • Guided by a sommelier Champagne Tasting (4:00 PM) • 3 Champagne styles: Rosé, Brut, Blanc de Blancs • Sommelier-led experience

Enjoy a seasonal French cooking class in a sun-filled home in Fontainebleau, just steps from the town center. Learn to prepare authentic French dishes from scratch with a warm, Parisian host who blends family traditions with global flavors. Savor your creations over wine, cheese from a local fromagerie, and a classic French dessert. This hands-on culinary experience offers an intimate taste of French culture, just an hour from Paris.

Learn the secrets to turning out one of France’s most iconic pastries with this hands-on croissant-making lesson in a private Parisian apartment. Join your host and pastry expert in Le Marais and pick up tips and tricks for preparing delicate and flaky "pâte feuilletée levée," the unique dough behind croissants and many other French pastries. Pop your creations in the oven, then savor the fruits of your labors with coffee or tea.