Top Rhône-Alpes Classes & Workshops

Immerse yourself in the wines of Burgundy, Beaujolais, and the Rhone Valley during this workshop held in a restored 19th-century silk factory in the Croix-Rousse neighborhood. You'll learn about the winemaking process from grape to glass, led by a wine educator who will be happy to answer any of your questions. Snacks and tastings of all the different varietals are included.

Go one step further than tasting Lyon’s famous cuisine and learn the city’s culinary secrets from a French chef. Get hands-on in the kitchen—and at the local market—during this small-group cooking class, as you take part in every step, from selecting the fresh ingredients to plating up your 4-course homemade lunch. Create a variety of dishes, including regional specialties and an indulgent dessert.

There’s more to French cooking today than foie gras and heavy cream sauces. Learn how French families eat from your foodie host on this intimate private encounter. First, explore the farmers market, meet stallholders, discover the finest local organic produce, and shop for ingredients. Next, return to your host’s chic apartment, watch her prepare a globally influenced modern French feast, then share your meal at the dining table with wine.

Cooking classes can be a great way to learn about a country’s culture, but not many let you navigate the markets where the food is bought too. Learn about Lyon cuisine on this half-day small-group experience, by exploring Lyon’s Croix Rousse Market and taking part in a cooking class before enjoying an authentic 4-course French lunch paired with cheese and wine.

Lyon is said to be the gourmet capital of France, but travelers can feel overwhelmed when it comes to knowing where to eat or even what to eat and drink. Make sure you skip the tourist traps and book a tasting at a private salon with a French sommelier instead. Enjoy a curated selection of French wines, discovering varietals from smaller local winemakers around France, along with food pairings to complement the flavors.

A Savoyard experience with a cocktail in summer or Grolle in winter. Discover the points of interest, local sights and the most beautiful spots for great Instagram photos... and don’t forget to capture your best pose! Then enjoy an interactive and exciting wine tasting, where you will discover the aromas, flavors and textures of prestigious regional cuvées, perfectly paired with local cheeses and cold cuts. This guided tasting will help you identify the notes and differences between the different wines, while learning and enjoying local cheeses and their traditional methods of making. It’s a true French aperitif — where flavors, exchanges and conviviality meet over local wines, cheeses and cold cuts. An experience not to be missed.

On the way to the wine-tasting room, take several traboules (hidden passageways) and enjoy the beautiful architecture and history of Lyon Old town. Discover Lyon's wine regions through a wine-tasting of 5 wines in a private wine-tasting room. Learn about wine and food pairing along this Lyon wine-tasting session.

Free the artist who sleeps in you at the Van Gogh Painting Workshop, where inspiration comes to life thanks to the techniques of the legendary Vincent Van Gogh. For two captivating hours, participants will create their own masterpiece from visual media exploring colour, brushwork and composition. This hands-on workshop emphasizes practice and experimentation, while leaving room for personal interpretation, allowing everyone to express their creativity. Fluorescent paint (optional) brings a unique touch: under UV light, your work reveals itself in a totally different light.

Savor the delicious cheeses and fine wines of the French Alps with this private tasting tour in the alpine city of Annecy. Learn about regional specialties from an expert sommelier and "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" cheese specialist, sip a selection of local wines, and tuck into tasty cheeses, including Chevrotin, Beaufort d’Alpages, and the Tome des Bauges.

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This private experience lets you enjoy a real time of sharing and exchange with the expert who accompanies you on this tasting of Savoy wines and cheeses. He prepares in advance the pairings he wishes you to discover over the course of nearly two hours, as well as the order in which you will taste them. As the tasting progresses, he introduces you to the products, where they come from, how they're made, and makes you guess at the different aromas you might perceive. He also explains why the two go so well together. It's a real immersion experience in the terroir.

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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.

Delve into the exquisite world of French gastronomy with a 2,5 hour wine and cheese tasting in a historic apartment in Lyon’s Old Town. Under the guidance of a professional sommelier, savor five carefully selected wines paired with five regional cheeses. This intimate experience offers insights into the art of pairing, complemented by a brief walking tour through hidden traboules—secret passageways unique to Lyon. Ideal for food enthusiasts and small groups, this unique tasting journey provides a delightful introduction to the flavors of the region. - 2-hour guided tasting experience with a professional sommelier - Sample 6 regional wines and cheeses in a 17th-century apartment - Includes a short walking tour of Lyon’s Old Town and hidden traboules - Maximum group size of 12 for a personalized experience

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