The 5 Market Cooking Classes in France That Earn Their Price

1.Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $240Our pick

Spend up to six hours at Le Foodist with chefs such as Fred, Luc, Luke, or Paolo. The full option adds coffee, a croissant, and a Latin Quarter market visit with cheese tasting before you prepare and eat a three-course French lunch with wine.

“Napoleon, I mean Fredrick, was an absolute gem. Amazing dishes, great techniques, good tips, and the trip to the market was incredible to see all the local fruits vegetables and proteins in season. Highly recommend.”

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2.Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $252

Spend 4.5 or 6 hours learning French cooking in English with Le Foodist. The longer option begins at a Latin Quarter market, followed by hands-on cooking, wine, cheese, and a shared three-course dinner led by chefs such as Luc, Paolo, and Frédéric.

“It’s a long leisurely delicious experience. I learned so many new things about food history and cooking. Great chef guide, fun, and the food we prepared was incredible.”

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3.Full-Day Cooking Class, Market Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 6 hours · from $258

Spend six hours with Le Foodist in Paris, beginning with croissants and a Latin Quarter market visit, then cook a seasonal French meal with chefs such as Luke, Luc, Fred, or Paolo. Finish with four courses, French cheeses, red and white wine, and practical recipes to make at home.

“The host Frederick was amazing, the food was delicious, the cooking was fun and we learnt a lot along the way. I would highly recommend this experience, and will do it again the next time I am in Paris. I would have loved to have some free time in the market (even 15-30 mins) to buy some produce or walk around.”

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4.Market Visit and Cooking Class with a Parisian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 51 reviews · 4h 30m · from $261

Spend a 270-minute morning with a Parisian chef, shopping at a local French market before preparing and eating a three-course meal. Chefs including Dominique and Frederic have led the class, with English and French instruction, simple recipes, and all ingredients, tools, and an apron provided.

“Very interesting to attend a local market with such a knowledgeable guide. Cooking instructions were super clear, easy to follow for success. The food we made was delicious!”

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5.Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Annecy with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190Best value

Meet Alexia in Annecy for a private market visit, cooking demonstration, and home-cooked lunch. Choose local produce, cheese, and fish, then watch her prepare a modern three-course meal in her Bohemian-chic apartment. Wine, dietary options, and a meal-only choice are available.

“From beginning to end, Alexia created a beautiful and memorable experience! It was such a pleasure to shop with her at the market and then watch her transform such simple ingredients into delicate, delicious dishes. A truly lovely way to spend your time in Annecy- we can’t recommend this enough!!”

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