Private Tour
Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Annecy with a Local
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Begin your local French culinary experience with a walk through the town's open farmer's market (if you choose the market tour option) with your host, a passionate foodie. Meet Alexia's favorite vendors, discover regional organic produce and locally crafted cheese and purchase a few ingredients that you will use during your cooking class.
Return to Alexia's home kitchen in her Bohemian chic apartment in a leafy and peaceful residential neighborhood of Annecy with a view of the mountains. During your cooking demonstration, watch as Alexia prepares a modern, globally influenced French meal - dishes such as local ricotta cheese with herbs or a beet spread on organic sourdough, salad (Alexia style) and farm-raised chicken with Thai flavored vegetables and rice - that you will share together at the dining table over wine.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Market tour is only available on Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat
This host offers 3 experience options: Meal only, Cooking Class + Meal and Market Tour + Cooking Class + Meal. You can select the exact experience option after you choose the date.
We offer food experiences in local homes, not a professional cooking class in a cooking studio. Learn to cook in a home kitchen and share a meal with your local hosts over laughter and conversation.
Your host has a pet cat, but if you have allergies, she is happy to arrange for her cat to stay at a friend’s home during your experience. She will also do her best to ensure the apartment is thoroughly cleaned and free of cat hair in advance. However, please note that the space may not be entirely allergen-free.
No restrictions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Home-cooked lunch
Private market tour and cooking demo with your host Alexia (if you choose the market tour option)
Wine
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
If you choose the market tour, visit the Old Town market on Tue and Fri and the Boulevard Taine market on Sat. Walk through an open farmer’s market with Alexia and meet her favored farmers. Discover organic regional produce and locally crafted cheeses, learn how to choose the freshest produce and purchase a few ingredients for your cooking class. Your market tour will last about one hour before walking back 15 minutes to Alexia’s apartment. At Alexia's home sip a refreshing drink and join her in her kitchen to learn to cook a modern, globally influenced French meal from recipes that Alexia has created herself. Your cooking demonstration will last about an hour and a half. Please note that this is not a hands-on class, rather a cooking demonstration where you will watch your host prepare three dishes from scratch, as Alexia's kitchen is small. Discover the techniques that Alexia employs while creating your French meal and enjoy learning about modern French cuisine before you sit down to share a meal. This host offers 3 experience options: Meal only, Cooking Class + Meal and Market Tour + Cooking Class + Meal. You can select the exact experience type when making your booking.
Sample Menu
starter
Appetizer of herbed local ricotta cheese or a beet spread on organic sourdough
main
Local trout served with cabbage in a French miso dressing
main
Stuffed zucchini
dessert
A seasonal fruit cake
Options
Cooking + lunch
Cooking demo (no market tour): Meet your host at her home. The address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.
Meal only (lunch)
This is a meal only experience: Meet your host at her home. The address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.
Market Tour + Cooking + Lunch
Includes market tour + cooking: Meet at the spot stated in the "Before you go" section of your ticket. Meeting location varies based on the day of the week.
Cooking + dinner
Cooking demo (no market tour): Meet your host at her home. The address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.
Meal only (dinner)
This is a meal only experience: Meet your host at her home. The address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket.
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Most Enjoyable Day
Jane B,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a lovely day with Alexia. We went to the market and picked up all the produce we needed, then walked to her apartment where she demonstrated her cookery skills. Alexia is very committed to natural foods and uses a lot of seeds, grains, spices and organic ingredients. We had a delicious lunch and a good chat. At the market Alexia introduced me to her preferred suppliers. She also gave me recommendations for restaurants and other shops. I thoroughly enjoyed my day with her.
Alexia crafted us one of...
Shane A,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alexia crafted us one of the finest meals we had on our trip to France. She is a wonderful host and even better person. Don’t miss out on this experience on your trip to Annecy.
What a Feast!
Jane T,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a relaxing day! Our first stop was a bustling farmers market with peak season fruits, vegetables, fresh fish, and artisan cheeses and breads. After collecting the ingredients, Alexia, our chef/ guide, welcomed us back to her home where she prepared the best meal we've had. Each dish was thoughtful, delicious, and healthy. She shared tips on where to gather spices, how to balance ingredients, and introduced some new ingredients that are now must haves for our kitchen. This is a must-do tour! We are so glad to have met Alexia. She's an excellent chef.
Really nice
Gale M,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The market is amazing, Alexia has relationships with the best vendors. She uses in season organic ingredients. I picked up a few wonderful tips and recipes.
Kind knowledgeable chef, delicious food
Janelle J,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a wonderful experience being welcomed into Alexia's home. Being shown how to prepare fresh, healthy food that is also delicious, was a highlight of our trip. Thank you for providing us with a great memory.
Fresh and Fabulous Food and Evening
P8584JLkathleenb,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexa was an outstanding host! She prepared and cooked a fabulous 3-course meal using fresh ingredients direct from the farmer's market with herbs from her garden. Her commentary combined with the history behind her use of specific ingredients added to the flovor both of the food and the experience. HIghly Recommended!!
Amazing morning & afternoon!
Lauren D,
Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I truly enjoyed our day excursion with Alexia. From shopping at a local market - to cooking an amazing lunch with multiple courses from scratch - to enjoying a bottle of wine & learning about the history of Annecy. She also gave us wonderful restaurant recommendations. Thank you Alexia!
Great journey for food agnostics and connoisseurs alike
Christopher F,
Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From our meeting at the market through finishing our meal, Alexia was kind, warm, and informative. I'm not nearly as attuned to food as my partner, but even I developed a better awareness of the ingredients, the importance of sourcing locally, and the thought process behind the preparation of the meal. I'm very glad we decided to do this and grateful to Alexia for hosting and cooking for us.
Wonderful and delicious!
Lawrence M,
Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Alexia is such a talented chef and is such a warm and kind person! She made us feel so welcome in her home, we felt like we were visiting with a friend! She showed us around the market and we took all of the local produce and fish to her apartment kitchen where we listened to her methods and watched her prepare an absolutely delicious and healthy meal. It was by far one of our best meals in France! You wil absolutely love this experience, book today!
French food tour with chef Alexia… magnifique!
Deb H,
Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our market tour, cooking class & dinner with chef Alexia was a wonderful experience from start to finish. As we wandered the market she explained how to find foods of local provenance & shared her cooking experiences. The class was held in her lovely home, a short walk from the market. Our dinner experience was composed of five courses and all made from scratch - real food, and everything was delicious. We would definitely recommend this activity for those interested in food, ulture & learning about the French way of life.
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