Top French Riviera Cooking Classes

Uncover the secrets of authentic French cuisine during a private cooking class with a local chef. Get hands-on in the home kitchen of your host as you create a selection of seasonal Mediterranean dishes using fresh produce from the market. Learn expert tips and techniques that will help you recreate your favorite recipes at home, then sit down to enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch or dinner paired with regional wines.

Nothing says wine like the French Riviera, although many vineyards are located far from coastal cities—making them tough for travelers to reach. This exclusive small-group vineyard tour and wine-tasting takes place right within Nice, just a short bus or taxi ride from the city center. Learn about the local terroir during a sommelier-led visit and taste three tasty regional wines, all in under two hours.

With this cocktail workshop in the heart of Old Nice, you’ll enjoy much more than just drinks — it’s an immersive experience into the world of mixology. Guided by a professional bartender, you’ll begin with a live cocktail demonstration to discover techniques, ingredients, and the stories behind the recipes. Then, step behind the bar to craft two cocktails of your choice, learning how to balance flavors and master bar tools under expert guidance. Unlike other tastings, here you are the bartender, shaking, mixing, and tasting your own creations. The atmosphere is both intimate and lively, perfect for friends, couples, or solo travelers. Available in English and French, this workshop combines learning, sharing, and fun — an authentic experience in one of Nice’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Discovering the world of French wine while in Nice. This small-group wine-tasting experience takes you on a journey through the French wine regions, learning about their history, production processes, and best wines. While tasting a selection of eight fine wines, including white, red, and sparkling, you'll learn to appreciate the wonderful diversity of French wine.

This experience stands out for its authenticity and intimate atmosphere. You will be welcomed directly by the master distiller, who will passionately share his history and know-how. You will discover DE close up a true still and understand how unique craft spirits are born. The tour ends with a guided tasting DE creations (gin, vermouth, pastis, mint, verbena), thought as a sensory journey. More than just a visit, it is a friendly immersion that immerses you in the heart DE the local tradition.

Discover a unique gastronomic experience in the heart of Villeneuve-Loubet, in the Lou Bar artisan cheese factory. During this intimate tasting, you will enjoy 3 local wines carefully selected for their aromas and character, associated with 3 French deli meats from traditional producers. Your host will guide you through the history of each product: origin, manufacture, agreements, anecdotes... A delicious immersion in French soil. Enjoy a warm moment, in a small group, in an authentic place where passion, know-how and conviviality mix. This experience is ideal for food lovers, curious travelers and anyone who wants to discover the French Riviera differently. Available in French, English and Italian.

Engage your palate with a curated journey through Nice's craft beer scene. This guided tasting experience features five locally crafted beers in one of the city's best bars, with expert guidance on styles, flavors, and brewing techniques. Each session unravels the stories behind the ingredients and methods that shape these unique brews, making it an ideal outing for both novices and seasoned beer enthusiasts. Small group settings foster personal interactions, ensuring ample opportunity for questions and tasting notes, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Nice's craft culture.

This tasting is distinguished by its intimate and educational format that allows a real immersion in the world of champagne. In small groups, each participant benefits from detailed explanations and a direct exchange, making the experience accessible to both novices and knowledgeable amateurs. The choice to compare a Blanc de Blanc and a Blanc de Noirs in two glasses each offers a thorough sensory understanding of the differences in grape varieties and styles, turning the tasting into a true discovery. The warm atmosphere of the wine merchant, located in the heart of Nice, adds an authentic and elegant dimension to this convivial moment. The possibility to leave with your favourite bottle allows you to extend the experience well beyond the 45 minutes spent on site.

Hands-on cooking class: prepare a full French menu Each participant cooks all dishes individually Learn essential techniques and flavor balance Optional local market visit to discover seasonal products Insight into Niçoise food culture Air-conditioned kitchen with garden view Perfect for food lovers seeking an authentic, educational, and flexible culinary experience in Nice.

First of all let us stop on the meaning of "Millesimes & Quintessence": Millesimes for: BEST YEARS (wine) and Quintessence for EXCELLENCE. This is what we want you to experience and discover: the excellence of wines and French gastronomy in Provence! By ordering one of our thematic workshops "Millesimes and Quintessence", one of our wine educators travels to your home, your place of stay or party with the wines previously selected from our wine selections.

This experience has been designed for travelers looking for a rare, elegant and totally private gastronomic immersion in the heart of Nice. In a confidential cellar with a cozy and luxurious atmosphere, you will enjoy an exclusive moment around caviar, prestigious French champagne and Beluga vodka, symbol of high-end tasting. For more than an hour, a passionate specialist accompanies you personally in order to pass on the secrets of caviar, the tasting techniques used in the most refined gastronomic universes as well as the art of the pairing between champagne, vodka and exceptional caviar. Each participant enjoys 25 grams of premium caviar served with real mother-of-pearl spoons offered at the end of the experience. Far from the traditional Things to do, this service emphasizes privacy, personalized service and excellence in a discreet setting.

In this experience, you do not visit a simple bar, but a real neighborhood cheese factory, where products are carefully selected. The tasting is done in a small group, to keep an intimate atmosphere and allow exchanges with your host. You discover: • French wines chosen for their character, • ripened cheeses from the region, • an authentic atmosphere between sea and village on the French Riviera. It is an ideal experience for those who want to go off the beaten track and live a real moment of terroir.

During this experience, participants are guided step by step through a real sensory ritual around the Chartreuse. Upon arrival, they are welcomed in an authentic place where the atmosphere immediately puts in the conditions of complete immersion. The activity begins with an olfactory phase during which they handle and smell different plants, dried flowers and spices to understand the aromatic richness of the liquor. This introduction allows them to awaken their senses and familiarize themselves with the basics of tasting. The Guide then goes on with a captivating storytelling about the Carthusian fathers, explaining the origin and mystery of the recipe. Participants then proceed to taste three iconic Chartreuses, served in their traditional glasses. Each tasting is accompanied by precise explanations to learn how to identify the aromas, understand the differences and fully appreciate each liquor.

This tasting exclusively highlights the wines of the Nice region through a selection of cuvées from local estates. In 45 minutes, you will explore four complementary styles that illustrate the Mediterranean identity of the Nice region, between expressive reds, fresh rosé and elegant white. The friendly atmosphere encourages a direct exchange with the professional, who adapts his explanations to the level of each. You don’t just taste, you really understand the history, methods and peculiarities of local producers. Accessible from one person, the experience is personalized and authentic.

Discover an authentic experience in the heart of French terroir: a guided tasting of 3 local craft beers combined with 3 matured French cheeses. Enjoy a convivial moment in a traditional cheese factory, chat with a passionate host and learn the art of beer-cheese pairings in a warm and intimate atmosphere.

The experience takes place in a small group, with a minimum of 5 participants, to ensure a friendly atmosphere. This experience goes well beyond a simple bar tour: it immerses you in the refined world of mixology in the heart of Nice, in a carefully selected setting for its elegance and atmosphere. You start with an immersive workshop alongside a professional mixologist, where you learn how to create your own signature cocktail, before going on to discover two exceptional rooftops with panoramic views of the Mediterranean. The experience is thought of as a moment of sharing and meetings, in small groups, promoting a friendly and authentic atmosphere. Each place has been chosen for its identity and quality, allowing you to discover Nice differently, between sky and sea. Exclusive benefits on consumption enrich the experience, for a fluid, elegant and memorable evening on the French Riviera.

Our cocktail-making class in Nice stands out due to its hands-on experience with a professional bartender in a lively, engaging atmosphere. Participants will explore popular local attractions, learning about the rich history and cultural significance of cocktails in Nice. This immersive experience is perfect for all skill levels, offering educational insights and practical skills like cocktail mixing techniques, flavor balancing, and basic flair moves. Ideal for adventure seekers, families, and anyone looking to enjoy an authentic cultural experience, this class also accommodates dietary restrictions with non-alcoholic mocktail options. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of mixology!

This tasting is distinguished by its immersive approach thanks to the use of opaque glasses that eliminate any visual influence and refocus attention on aromas and palate sensations. You don’t just taste wines, you learn to understand and analyze them with confidence. The experience highlights the Nice terroir and its local grape varieties in a friendly setting that encourages exchange and discovery. The final revelation of the wines creates a strong and often surprising moment that makes the experience memorable. You leave with concrete knowledge and a new way of approaching the tasting.