Private Tour

Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Annecy with a Local

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Overview

Available languages

English
French

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 (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.

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.

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.

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.

Reviews

4.90

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Alexia crafted us one of...

    Shane A,

    Aug 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Alexia 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.

  • Really nice

    Gale M,

    Jul 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The 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

    - Viator

    5.00

    Such 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.

  • Amazing morning & afternoon!

    Lauren D,

    Nov 17, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    My 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!

  • Wonderful and delicious!

    Lawrence M,

    Sep 28, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Alexia 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!

From USD 190

4.90
30 reviews