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Read MoreFrance is a foodie’s dream. Around every corner you’ll find open-air markets, patisseries, boulangeries, bakeries, and of course, world-class wine shops.
Come fall in love with this fascinating land through an unforgettable French cooking vacation with its two most essential ingredients: food and wine.
Explore and learn French gastronomy during a wonderful cooking class in France.
No matter where you plan to travel in France, food will be a fundamental part of your trip. For our culinary travelers, who are impassioned foodies, amateur (and sometimes even professional) cooks, and wine lovers, the food and wine are often the most important part of a trip.
Our one-day cooking classes a la carte allow you to learn regional dishes, acquire simple cooking tricks, master certain techniques, and prepare full menus under the supervision of an expert instructor.
Our French cooking classes on regional cuisine include:
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Read This PostHere are some common questions people ask when inquiring about our cooking classes in France:
Yes! You will do the cooking yourself.
This depends on the specific class. It might be a local cooking instructor, a Michelin-star chef, a local caterer, or simply a passionate home cook with a great knowledge of regional cuisine. Our chefs usually speak English (where they do not an interpreter is present), and they are all dedicated to imparting their knowledge of French gastronomy to our culinary travelers during their cooking classes in France.
Again, this will depend on the specific class. It might be at a local cooking school, a patisserie, a restaurant, or in a private home.
Generally, our cooking classes in France will last 2-3 hours and you will prepare 3 or 4 courses, including starters, main courses, and desserts. Often your French cooking class will include a market visit, and it will always include a delicious meal based on what you prepared during your cooking class in France.