Classic French Cooking Class in Paris with Local Expert Francoise

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Paris, France

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the secrets behind classic French dishes such as steak with béarnaise sauce or shrimp feuilleté pastries during a private, personalized cooking class. Meet with a local chef at her Parisian home, get hands-on as you help prepare a delicious main course, and learn all about French culinary traditions. Finally, sit down with your host to enjoy your homemade lunch, accompanied by a traditional French dessert and Champagne.

Learn to make a traditional French dish from scratch
Enjoy a Parisian-style lunch with dessert and Champagne
Authentic experience with a local chef at her home
Private tour ensures the undivided attention of your host

Sample Menu

Starter

French cheese nibbles or snacks

Main

Choice between

Shrimp and leek feuilleté, Chicken in a tarragon sauce or Steak with Béarnaise sauce

Dessert

Choice between

Strawberry tartelettes, Financier pistache or French chocolate tulips

What's Included

Private Classic French Cooking Class with your host Francoise
Alcoholic Beverages

Local wine and champagne
Home-cooked French meal

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Rue Boursault, 75017 Paris, France
Please meet your host at her home on Rue Boursault. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address and contact details can be found in your ticket.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Fresque "Rue de Paris"

Paris

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

If you have a preference regarding the options below, please include it in the notes section when creating your reservation request. Otherwise Francoise will select a dish each from the following options:
Main: Shrimp and leek feuilleté or chicken in a tarragon sauce or steak with Béarnaise sauce
Dessert: Strawberry tartelettes or île flottante
If you prefer to learn to make dessert instead of a savory main course please note this in your booking.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Juanita_B, Oct 2025

We’ve taken cooking classes all over the world and this one is one of the best. Francoise is not only an amazing teacher and excellent chef, but to have the class and dinner in her home made it extra special.

Authentic Parisian French cooking class for a family

Jennifer_P, Jul 2025

The cooking class and lunch we enjoyed in Francoise’s flat was amazing. She is personable welcoming and knowledgeable. We are a family of 4 from the US traveling with two teenagers and we all enjoyed this experience.

Great cooking experience.

David_M, Jul 2025

Exceptional host, very welcoming, authentic French cooking experience with a knowledgeable chef, well organized. Food was delicious. Will be able to recreate at home.