Top France Cooking Classes

Enjoy the fun and delight of making macarons in an engaging Parisian pastry class, perfect for families and kids! Led by expert pastry chefs, this hands-on experience lets you and your loved ones discover the art of crafting these delectable French treats. Designed for all ages, this class offers a memorable, interactive adventure where you can bond while learning the secrets of French baking. Plus, you’ll get to take home your delicious creations as a sweet keepsake to remember your time together.

Alsace is known for its artisanal chocolates, but its chocolate-making secrets are passed down over the generations and often closely guarded—until now. During this exclusive chocolate-making workshop at the Choco-Story Colmar museum, learn how to craft personalized chocolate bars made with marshmallow coating and pralines. Then, home your hand-crafted confections to give as gifts or enjoy yourself. Admission to the museum is included for a self-guided visit.

There’s no need to travel all around France to sample the country’s renowned wines—this wine-tasting experience lets you develop your palate without leaving Marseille. Visit a popular local wine shop and enjoy a guided wine-tasting experience led by an experienced wine trader and importer. Choose to focus on Provence wines, taste the different French wine regions, or compare French and world wines during a unique tasting tailored to your group.

Tasting of 5 Burgundy wines, a unique experience in Dijon Immerse yourself in the heart of the Burgundy terroir with an intimate tasting at the cellar of La Source des Vins , ideally located in front of the majestic cathedral Sainte Benigne, in the center of Dijon. In this authentic setting, discover the richness and diversity of the Climats de Bourgogne , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided by an enthusiast, you will taste a selection of 5 Burgundy wines , carefully chosen according to the discoveries and rarities of the moment. Each wine tells a unique story, between ancestral know-how and the singularity of the terroirs. Friendly and educational experience in a place steeped in history. Located in the heart of Dijon, a city with rich and cultural heritage. Let yourself be transported by the flavors and history of one of the most prestigious vineyards in the world. An unmissable experience for wine lovers and curious!

Don't just savor croissants during your Parisian getaway—learn insider tips and tricks for mastering them yourself during this hands-on, small-group cooking class. Perfect for visiting cooks and food lovers looking to learn, this class is hosted by an experienced pastry chef. Explore the different techniques of croissant-making, and even have the chance to prepare special versions. Afterwards, enjoy your treats—and your enviable new skills.

Discover one of the Latin Quarter’s must-visit foodie destinations when you tour the Rue Mouffetard’s famed market—and follow up your explorations with a tutored food and cheese tasting—on this small-group tour. Meet your guide right in the market, chat with local producers, and then head to an intimate restaurant. You’ll taste several different wines alongside a French cheese plate, and will learn about the art of pairing from the restaurant’s chef.

Discover the secrets behind classic French dishes such during a private, personalized cooking class. Meet with a local chef at her Parisian home, shop for ingredients together at the local market, then get hands-on as you help prepare a delicious main course and dessert. As you go, learn all about French culinary traditions. Finally, sit down with your host to enjoy your homemade meal, plus dessert and Champagne.

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.

Discover how to prepare famous French delicacies–and learn far more than by simply eating them in a restaurant–on this small-group cooking class in the Montmartre district of Paris. Step inside a working kitchen, sample a variety of savory and sweet treats, and learn the history of baguettes and croissants from a local baker before rolling up your sleeves and getting hands-on as you prepare your own.

Trade bustling city streets for the stunning UNESCO-listed chateaux of the Loire Valley—and pair your experience with a wine tasting—on this hassle-free, full-day tour from Paris. Tour two beloved castles in one trip, including Chambord (said to have inspired "Beauty and the Beast") and Chenonceau. Enjoy additional free time for lunch (own expense) in the quaint town of Blois, plus a complimentary tasting of local Loire wines.

We receive small groups. You ask all your questions, even the ones you don't dare ask elsewhere, and the tasting adapts to everyone's level, from newbie to experienced amateur. You are tasting in a real downtown cellar, open since 2004, and not in a visitor room. Around you, the bottles we sell every day: family estates and independent winemakers from Burgundy. The house is run by Adrien Tirelli, Master Caviste. Every team member is an Ambassador of the Burgundy Vineyard Climates, a title that guarantees you professional expertise throughout the tasting. Around you, over 1,000 wines and spirits. If a wine you tasted pleased you, you can order it, with delivery and tax-free service at export depending on your destination. The 4 wines are served from the village appellation to the Grand Cru. You don't read the difference between the Climats, you taste it.

Craft your own sweets during this 45-minute chocolatier-led workshop at Choco-Story Paris. Learn to dip and decorate chocolates like a pro; suitable for adults and children aged 7 years and older. Enjoy access to chocolate tastings and live chocolate-making demonstrations at Choco-Story Paris, and take home your handcrafted chocolate creations.

The Roussillon region around Perpignan is renowned for its wines, and this private wine-tasting workshop offers an easy and personalized way to discover them. Head to an organic vineyard in the hills around the city, meet your winemaker host, and sample 6-8 red, white, rosé, and naturally sweet wines. As you sip and savor, learn about local terroirs and grape varieties; and graze on perfectly paired cheeses, charcuterie, and chocolate—delicious!

Explore the world of French cheeses in a relaxed and approachable tasting experience in the Marais district of Paris. Join a local expert and small group and learn about the history and production of cheese, and different regions as you sample a variety of different cheeses paired with wine and bread.

We'll cook together recipes that have been passed down through generations of my Provençal family. My mother, my grandmothers, and also my father and grandfathers each had their favorite ones. It's a simple, hearty cuisine based on quality seasonal and local products from producers who have often become friends. As a farmer, I grow almonds and Provençal herbs (rosemary, thyme, savory, and oregano), and we'll use my almonds and pick the Provençal herbs for the preparation. Most of these recipies can be adapted to Vegetarian, Vegan and lactose intolerant Talking Provence culture, history, people and interact with people is one of the reason I decided to open my kitchen to prepare and share our lunch or diner. let yourself be tempted

－ Highlights － - Small Group Experience – Max 8 participants - Cultural Introduction – Learn the story behind the crêpe, its origins & customs - Hands-On Cooking – Mix batter, flip crêpes, and choose your own fillings - High-Quality Ingredients – All organic (BIO certified) - Taste Like a Local – Enjoy your own crêpe & galette with cider

Macarons are a firm French favorite, but they are notoriously difficult to make. This small-group class in Paris pairs you with a professional pâtissier who teaches you the secrets to getting them right. Whip the meringue and pipe the shells and choose classic or seasonal flavors for your fillings, then box up your creations to enjoy.

France is world-renowned for its delicious cheese and butter, and this hands-on workshop lets you dive into the country’s cheesemaking and butter-making heritage. Visit a traditional local ‘fromagerie’ (cheese shop), “Paroles de Fromagers”, meet the cheesemakers, and learn the secrets of cheese and butter making during a fun and interactive workshop. Finally, sample some of the delicious cheeses paired with French wine.

A fast, tutored wine tasting in a top wine shop, including: 6 premium wInes. Included in the price is a glass of any single favorite wine at the close of the tasting, and tastings can be tailored to your tastes, and include either of the three following options: - Wines of Provence (a dive into the tastes and history of this wonderful region) - Wines of France (comparing and contrasting regional styles, varietals and tastes) - Comparative tasting of France and the World (3 pairs of one French and one foreign wine of the same varietal, with a focus of the qualities of different countries, and their relation to France) Wines are largely premium, with most tasters coming from bottles at between €15 and €50, and we talk about the history, biology and business of Provencal, French and global winemaking. Stay on after to taste more of the 25 wines open daily in our wonderful Enomatic dispenser machines.Read less

Unlike Lyon's standard guided tours, this experience is led by a professional sommelier and stays up in the authentic Croix-Rousse district, well away from the tourist trail. No guide reeling off dates here, you pick your own products straight from the neighbourhood's genuine artisans, taste Lyon's specialities one by one as they're explained to you, and finish with a proper wine-tasting workshop where you'll learn to taste Rhône Valley wines like a pro.

Ensure a memorable night out in Paris—and combine your sightseeing with a gourmet meal—aboard a luxurious dinner cruise along the Seine River. Float past the city’s famed monuments, such as the Louvre and Notre Dame, and admire the beauty of the Seine's UNESCO-listed riverbanks. Meanwhile, enjoy a gourmet, 3-4-course meal (depending on the menu selected), plus live musical entertainment.

Learn to bake French croissants from scratch with a colorful twist in Paris at the official Emily in Paris kitchen. Enjoy coffee, tea, or water, then take home croissants, a tote bag, and a Polaroid photo.

Learn the secrets to prepare macarons (meringue pastry) with your kids during a 90-minute cooking class. Food coloring, almond powder, and all other necessary ingredients to make the classic pastry are provided. Step by step instructions, which are easy for all ages to follow, are given by a professional French chef. At the end of class, take home four of your own macarons or devour them on the spot.

France might be most renowned for its wine, but the Alsace region is equally famous for its beer. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or just want to learn how Strasbourg’s German heritage has influenced the local drinking culture, this tasting tour will teach you everything you need to know about local beer. Sample various craft beers, learn about artisan beer production, plus enjoy happy hour prices after the tour.