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Private Market Tour and Classic French Cooking Class in Paris

Paris, France
  • 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Shop with your guide at a typical Parisian covered market
  • Learn to make traditional French fare from scratch
  • Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch with dessert and Champagne
  • A private class ensures personal attention from your instructor

Sample Menu

Starter

French cheese nibbles and 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 market tour and cooking class with your host Francoise
  • Alcoholic Beverages

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Église Sainte-Marie des Batignolles
      77 Place du Dr Félix Lobligeois, 75017 Paris, France

      Meet your host in front of Sainte-Marie des Batignolles, a little church that is walking distance from the Batignolles market. The address of the church is 77 Place du Dr Félix Lobligeois, 75017 Paris.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    1

    Le Quartier Des Batignolles

    2

    Paris

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • If you have a preference from the menu options in the sample menu, please include it in the notes section when submitting your booking request. Otherwise, Francoise will select one main and one dessert for you.
    • Gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets can be accommodated with advance notice
    • Kosher-style requests are welcome (no pork, shellfish, meat + dairy), although the kitchen is not strictly kosher certified and ingredients may not be sourced from dedicated kosher markets.
    • If you would prefer to learn to make a dessert instead of a savory main course, please note this in your booking.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    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
    based on 9 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    The best time of the...

    Jacob_O, Mar 2026
    The best time of the trip! Our 14yo son went on this experience with his grandparents. They loved every part of it and the food was outstanding. Our son loves cooking and this is right up his alley!
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