Top France Cooking Classes

Discover the art of white wine creation alongside a fascinating visit to the Wine Museum in Bordeaux. This engaging workshop includes crafting your own wine blend, all while savoring a delightful cheese and charcuterie platter. The experience culminates with a 75cl bottle of your personalized wine, allowing you to take a piece of your Bordeaux adventure home. Uncover the rich history of wine in France and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow wine enthusiasts in an intimate setting.

I have a lot of great stories to tell you about gastronomy! The land is full of surprises and so will be your plates!

An approach that is both local, friendly, and accessible. You will taste 5 Burgundy wines accompanied by 6 French and Burgundian specialties, in the intimacy of an authentic vaulted cellar in the heart of Dijon. Emeline, a wine professional and sommelier, shares with you the keys to understanding Burgundy wines, their grape varieties, their appellations, and their terroir, without complicated jargon or theoretical lessons. The experience takes place in a small group of 8 people maximum, which allows time to exchange, ask your questions, and personalize the explanations according to your level of knowledge. In French or in English, this tasting is suitable for people who are discovering Burgundy wines for the first time as well as for amateurs wishing to deepen their knowledge. More than a simple tasting, it's a meeting with a local professional to taste, understand, and enjoy Burgundy like a local.

During this tasting, you will discover four carefully selected Burgundy wines that showcase the richness and diversity of their terroirs. Each wine will be presented in detail, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of its history, appellation, grape variety, production method, and the characteristics that make it unique.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to make macarons and immerse yourself in French culture in the process with a private macaron-making class geared toward sweet-toothed travelers aged 5 and up. Your host Sophie will welcome you into her Parisian home and spend the next two hours teaching you all about how to craft these delectable treats.

Brush up on your culinary skills in the land of Michelin stars and haute cuisine with this hands-on 5-day French cooking course in Brittany, led by a Michelin-trained chef. From selecting ingredients at the market to making canapés, baking bread and preparing classic dishes, you’ll learn everything you need to know about French gastronomy, right down to table setting etiquette and wine pairing. This all-inclusive French Dining School course includes accommodation, meals and free time to visit local sites like Carnac, Bayeux and Le Mont St. Michel.

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.

1. Walk from Bellecour Square to the wine-tasting room located in Vieux Lyon., Enjoy a leisurely walk to our private wine tasting venue in the heart of Old Lyon. Along the way, discover one traboule, the famous hidden passageways. 2. Wine tasting of 4 wines paired with 4 local cheeses. to the world of cheese and wine, discovering the main families of cheeses (goat, cow, sheep), traditional production methods, and the key cheese-making regions near Lyon. 3. Enjoy a convivial break with Lyon-style charcuterie, paired with a fruity Beaujolais red wine, perfect for preparing your palate for the chocolate and wine tasting pairing. 4. Taste 4 exquisite chocolates, carefully selected from renowned chocolatiers, each paired with a red wine from the Lyon region or southern France, for unique chocolate and wine pairings.

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

In a friendly atmosphere, I will take you for a walk in our iconic Thursday morning Point of Sale. Meeting place of the inhabitants, I will explain all the products offered (cheese, cold cuts, breads, local seasonal products, etc...) and you will be able to buy all the products of your choice (at your expense). We will decide together on several small bites that we will prepare together in the kitchen. Before returning we will go through the famous Jacquin cheese factory to introduce you to the cheeses of our region and buy a Selles-sur-Cher PDO. My house is 150 yards from the Point of Sale Square. In the kitchen we will prepare bites that are simple to make but very attractive on the plate. We will end the morning with a tasting of the bites made and the products you have purchased as well as the discovery of our iconic goat cheese, all accompanied by a glass of local wine for a complete culinary experience.

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.

Discover three icons of French baking in one hands-on Paris workshop: baguettes, croissants and madeleines. Step beyond the bakery counter at Bistrot Baguette and explore the baker’s craft through demonstrations, guided preparation and practical tips. With a professional baker and just 4 to 10 participants, enjoy opportunities to ask questions, hear stories about French baking traditions and share a memorable experience with fellow travelers. This introductory workshop brings together bread, viennoiserie and pâtisserie in approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours. Leave with your workshop creations—a delicious souvenir of Paris that you helped prepare. Turn a bakery visit into a shared Paris memory. Enjoy the pleasure of working with your hands, learning directly from a baker and discovering three specialties in one session. Whether you are traveling as a couple, with friends or on your own, this workshop offers a delicious way to connect with French food culture.

An enchanted Halloween evening in Bordeaux. Meet at a crypt before cooking a plant-based autumnal feast by candlelight in a historic Bordeaux apartment. Dress to meet the Ghost of Honor. Hint: The Roaring 20s

During this top-of-the-range visit and tasting, you will be able to visit our plot of the 1er Cru Clos des Poutures and taste in complete privacy 4 Premiers Crus and 2 Grands Crus from our estate.

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.

Experience more than Christmas lights on this carefully designed evening walking tour combining Parisian history, festive traditions and delicious French treats. Explore the beautiful Tuileries Gardens, historic Place de la Concorde and magnificent Champs-Élysées with a friendly local guide who brings Paris's royal and revolutionary history to life. Unlike ordinary sightseeing walks, this experience includes a warming hot chocolate or alternative drink and one delicious French macaron purchased from Ladurée. There's no baking class or workshop to attend. Simply enjoy an authentic Parisian sweet treat while discovering the festive atmosphere of the city. The experience concludes at the illuminated Arc de Triomphe, with an optional self-guided rooftop visit for spectacular night views. With evening departures and flexible booking options, this tour is perfect for couples, families and travelers seeking a memorable Christmas experience in Paris.

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

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.

Explore the flavors of regional French desserts in this 3-course small-group baking class hosted through Cozymeal in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Perfect for travelers and curious food lovers, this interactive class highlights three iconic pastries that showcase France’s rich culinary heritage. During the class, you’ll create: - First course: traditional cannelés from Aquitaine infused with vanilla and rum - Second course: golden Kouign-Amann from Brittany made with layers of buttery laminated dough - Third course: classic Normandy-style crêpes finished with salted caramel From caramelizing delicate cannelés to laminating dough and swirling perfect crêpes, this class offers a memorable introduction to French pastry techniques in a relaxed small-group setting.