Cooking Classes in Paris Fancy a French Cooking Classes Paris ? From learning about traditional French entrées to pastries and wine, and even how to shop like a gourmand at the marchés, these classes are taught by inspiring cooks who will share their love for food and Paris, as well as their insider’s tips. Perfect for food lovers of all culinary skill levels. 1. The classes at Cook’n with Class are rated the No. 1 activity in Paris by
TripAdvisor. The pastry class and the market cooking classes are favorites, and the school’s little venue in Montmartre is just perfect. And you get to eat everything that you make! This is one activity you will surely remember. A wine class is also offered. 2. Are you hungry for Paris? Take a delicious insider culinary journey of the
city with Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Richard Nahem, from Eye Prefer Paris Tours, and professional chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, coauthor of the best-selling Ethnic Paris Cookbook, will teach students how to make French food with an ethnic twist, including flavors and accents from Vietnam, Morocco, Lebanon, Senegal, Tunisia, the West Indies and Cambodia. Classesstart at 9:30 a.m., with a tour of a fresh-food market, where you’ll shop for seasonal and sometimes exotic ingredients. Afterward you’ll enjoy a cooking class at Charlotte's flat in the 7th Arrondissement, then feast on what you’ve cooked. Course size is limited to between two and six guests, guaranteeing ample opportunity to ask questions and savor the experience of spending the day with two Parisian insiders.
3. Join the Succulent Paris duo of Parisian natives AurĂŠlie Mahoudeau and
Marion Willard for a market tour in their neighborhood, the 17th Arrondissement, followed by a proper Parisian cooking class. Or join them for a tour of the Arab-infused Aligre market, in the 12th, or the Montorgueil market, in the 2nd. Tastings can always be added to their gourmet walking tours. Plus, Succulent Paris is one of the only outfits to offer tours and tastings at the city's many annual gourmet food shows, where you'll have a chance to meet producers, farmers and food artisans.
By, Doni Belau is the owner and editor of the Girls' Guide to Paris , a travel website and blog written by Parisian residents and insiders covering everything from fashion to culture to foodie faves in the city of light.