Fancy
a French cooking class in 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.
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.
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. Classes start 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.
Join
the Succulent Paris duo of Parisian natives Aurélie 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.