Private Market Tour and Classic French Cooking Class in Paris
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Walk to Francoise's local covered market in Paris to meet some of her local producers. You might stop at the fishmonger, the fromagerie, and the produce store and pick up ingredients for your cooking class. Walk the short way back to Francoise's apartment, a beautiful apartment that is tastefully filled with finds from her travels. Join her in the kitchen and over cheese nibbles or snacks, learn how to make a classic French main dish. For your main, you might make 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 your host's kitchen 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 sweet custard) which will be served with Champagne.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
If you have a preference from the menu options in the sample menu, please include it in the notes section when submitting your booking request. Otherwise, Francoise will select one main and one dessert for you.
Gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets can be accommodated with advance notice
Kosher-style requests are welcome (no pork, shellfish, meat + dairy), although the kitchen is not strictly kosher certified and ingredients may not be sourced from dedicated kosher markets.
If you would prefer to learn to make a dessert instead of a savory main course, please note this in your booking.
What To Expect
Meet your host in front of Sainte-Marie des Batignolles and stroll to a neighborhood covered market in Paris. Meet local vendors - from the fishmonger to the fromagerie - and learn how Parisians shop as you select fresh ingredients for your Paris cooking class. After the market visit, walk less than 10 minutes to Françoise’s apartment for your hands-on cooking class. Enjoy light snacks as you learn to prepare a classic French dish, then sit down to share the meal you’ve created together in her home. Finish with a traditional French dessert such as strawberry tartelettes or île flottante. Guests can choose between wine or Champagne, included with the meal. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.
Sample Menu
starter
French cheese nibbles and snacks
main
Choice between
Shrimp and leek feuilleté, Chicken in a tarragon sauce or Steak with Béarnaise sauce
dessert
Choice between
Strawberry tartelettes, Financier pistache or French chocolate tulips
Options
Classic Market Cooking Dinner
Classic Market Cooking + Lunch
Weekend Market Cooking Lunch
What‘s Included
Private market tour and cooking class with your host Francoise
Alcoholic Beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Francoise is the best!
hannahsT7703TD,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best thing we have done in Paris so far! We had a three year old with us, and Francoise was incredibly accommodating and made it fun for all of us. The food was incredible, and she ensured that everyone’s dietary needs were taken care of. We had an awesome time!
The best time of the...
Jacob O,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The best time of the trip! Our 14yo son went on this experience with his grandparents. They loved every part of it and the food was outstanding. Our son loves cooking and this is right up his alley!
Best french cooking experience
duyenb2025,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you, Francoise, for an amazing evening filled with cooking and great company. We thoroughly enjoyed both the delicious food and your warm, friendly presence. Your expertise and passion for all things French were truly impressive. We also appreciated your recommendations for the best restaurants and cafés to experience authentic French cuisine and coffee. We visited all the places you suggested and couldn’t agree more—they were fantastic! We hope to return to Paris someday and have the pleasure of seeing you again.
Cooking class with market visit
OnAir08160831244,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and home. A truly unique French experience! Understanding process of purchasing the components of the meal and then preparing and ultimately eating it was a day to remember.
Amazing amazing amazing
157harrietm,Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I had amazing time! Françoise Took us to the market and her favorite places to shop. She was so delightful to be around and her apartment was adorable and the food was amazing! Highly recommend using her for your next cooking class
A wonderful experience
janbN8445DI,May 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had a WONDERFUL experience with Francoise! She is warm, knowledgable and makes you feel like you are a guest in her home. We had a fun trip to the market, a delicious lunch and loved trying her french recipes. We would highly recommend anyone who is interested in cooking or eating to give yourself a treat and book with Francoise!!
Highly Recommended Experience
Maria M,Mar 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Francoise. We loved visiting the various shops and learning her little tips for cooking our delicious meal.
Lisa Taub
lisatQ6010XH,Mar 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We couldn't have loved our experience any more. Francoise was warm, clever, kind, and talented. The neighborhood was beautiful and quaint and we felt very Parisian walking through the markets and gorgeous streets. Francoise taught us so much about the food culture of Paris and how to cook an incredibly delicious meal. Our mouths are still watering for the meal. We are grateful for the experience.
Fabienne is the best host!
tropitie,Oct 21, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had such an enjoyable evening with Fabienne and her friends. She met us at the metro station and took use to a fabulous cheese shop, before making our way up to her beautiful apartment for an amazing, authentic, French meal and great conversation with her other guests. It was all perfect and memorable! I would highly recommend this experience to other travelers!
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