Classic French Cooking Class in Paris with Local Expert Francoise
At a glance
Classic French Cooking Class in Paris with Local Expert Francoise is a 3h private experience in Paris, France, operated by Traveling Spoon. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $429 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local wine and champagne, Private Classic French Cooking Class with your host Francoise, Home-cooked French meal.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, French
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Step in to Françoise's beautiful apartment that is tastefully filled with finds from travels around the world and her own impressive handiwork. Join her in the kitchen and over cheese nibbles or snacks, learn how to make a classic French main dish (or dessert if you prefer). For your main, you might make a dish such as feuilleté with leeks and shrimp in a ginger sauce, steak with a classic French Béarnaise sauce or poulet à l'estragon (chicken in a tarragon sauce).
After cooking, enjoy your lunch around Francoise's large dining table featuring the classic French main course that you cooked together. End your meal with a traditional French dessert such as strawberry tartelettes (homemade lemon crust, crème pâtissière au Grand Marnier) or île flottante (a soft meringue served on top of a sweet custard) which will be served with Champagne (included in the cost of your experience.)
If you prefer to learn to make dessert instead of a savory main course please note this in your booking.
What's included
What's included
- Local wine and champagne
- Private Classic French Cooking Class with your host Francoise
- Home-cooked French meal
Itinerary
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Step into Françoise’s spacious Paris apartment for an authentic French cooking class in a real home. Begin with light snacks as you learn to prepare a classic French dish, choosing between a savory main or a traditional dessert. You might cook dishes such as shrimp and leek feuilleté, steak with Béarnaise sauce, or poulet à l’estragon, while Françoise shares techniques and stories that bring French home cooking to life.
After your hands-on class, sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared at her dining table - a true Parisian dining experience. Guests can choose between wine or Champagne, included with the meal. End with a classic dessert such as strawberry tartelettes or île flottante.
Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
Meeting point
Please meet your host at her home on Rue Boursault. The location shown above provides neighborhood information only. For the exact address and your host's contact details, please refer to the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Classic French Cooking Class in Paris with Local Expert Francoise take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $429 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local wine and champagne; Private Classic French Cooking Class with your host Francoise; Home-cooked French meal.
Where does it start?
Please meet your host at her home on Rue Boursault. The location shown above provides neighborhood information only. For the exact address and your host's contact details, please refer to the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, French.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
