Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Food & Drink

Fair prices, direct booking on our own website. Enrich your culinary knowledge : take a pastry class to learn how to do croissant, French pastry/desserts, brioche, choux puff pastry, macaron, puff pastry... and discover the great secrets and the neat little tricks that make French patisserie an unsurpassed Art. Learn the simple but precise techniques that make croissants incomparably crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside, and finally find out why you have to wait a bit before tasting a macaron.The courses taught in english by our French chef, accommodate a maximum of 6 participants, which allows her to give each student personal attention in a convivial, warm atmosphere. At the end of each course, you'll be able to taste your patisserie creations on the spot with a cup of coffee or tea, or take them with you to prolong the moment of gourmet pleasure.

When you come on our food tours, you'll get to try the many different types of French culinary delights, guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. Firstly, your local Parisian guide will take you to a patisserie to enjoy some traditional French delicacies, followed by a visit to a cheese shop to try some of Nico's favorite 'fromages'. Your personal guide will then lead your party to a classic chocolaterie where you'll have the chance to eat mouthwatering chocolates. Your tour will include a stop at a boulangerie where you can sample and learn about classic French breads and baguettes (and why you should never eat a baguette the wrong way around)! You'll also drop into a creperie for the delicious flavor sensation of eating a crepe or galette, washed down with a refreshing glass of local cider. The tour even includes a visit to a butcher shop, while there, you can taste succulent French hams and the finest cured sausages. Finally, our guide will pick out the perfect wine chosen to match your food and taste and designed to enhance the whole experience.

French cooking and pastry classes in Paris (in French and in English).Since 2004, our chefs share with you their culinary savoir-faire. Join us for a 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours cooking class in English (12 participants maximum) so that everyone can get hands-on how to make from scratch a variety of French recipes.

Pull back the curtain on Paris’ exclusive secret wine spot. Experience wine and cheese tastings like you’ve never had before during our friendly, interactive and intimate classes. Let our wine expert talk you through French wines, whilst you sit back and take in a true French experience. Whether you know a little about wine, or nothing at all, our tasting experiences are suitable for everyone.

As global event-based retail and fashion leader, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann provides unique experiences. Our workshops French macaron bakery class at Galeries Lafayette and Beauty masterclass in Paris at Galeries Lafayette will let you see Paris from a different viewpoint.

Who are the openers? Parents' time is like our children: it is precious! Les Ouvreuses offers a service with carefully selected activities that are easy to book. Like an opener, we welcome you and guide you, we make sure that you are comfortably installed for a moment of quality, relaxation and pleasure shared with your child.

Créé en 1983, le Repaire de Bacchus est reconnu, aujourd'hui, comme la référence en matière d'enseigne de cavistes de qualité.