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Paris Small-Group 3 Dishes French Cooking Class and Lunch
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Paris Small-Group 3 Dishes French Cooking Class and Lunch

By Meeting the French
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Ages 6-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 4h 30m
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Live guide: English, French
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  • Cooking lesson with local chef in Parisian apartment
  • Tour of local Market (if option selected)
  • Small group cooking class (maximum 8 people)
  • Use of apron and cooking utensils
  • All ingredients and copy of recipe to take home
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off


Start:
  • Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France
    The apartment will be located within Paris city limits, and you will be sent the full address and directions via email shortly after booking.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3234COOKING

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. We will do our best to accommodate, but will inform you if a specific dietary requirement is unable to be met.
    • Please advise any allergies (food, animals...)
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3234COOKING

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    Gisella R
    2 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022 • Family
    It was very expensive for what we got. Children should not pay the same amount as adults.
    I also completed a dietary requirement section when booking explaining that we do not prefer cheese. The chef had us add 2 types of cheese in our appetizer. When asked if we can omit the Parmesan, she became annoyed and refused to omit it. Proceeded to tell me that if i taste the cheese in the final product that she won’t believe me (implying that the amount of cheese was not significant enough to taste).
    All in all, it was way too expensive for the experience and wasn’t what we had hoped for.
    Written September 11, 2022
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    sgtrick
    Pembroke Pines, FL29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Couples
    Enjoyable experience with Myriam and one other participant. The class was held in a small intimate apartment and Myriam was a witty and fun host for this experience. We each were able to participate in making an entree (appetizer) main dish and a dessert, all of which was delicious. While I would definitely recommend the experience, it is priced a bit too high in my opinion. It was fun though!
    Written April 19, 2022
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    Hi, Thank you for this nice review! We are glad to read you enjoyed your cooking class with our chef Myriam. I hope you will be able to reproduce at home everything you learnt during the class. Please don't hesitate to book another tour with us. Have a great day! Best regards, Meeting the French
    Written September 1, 2022
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    Sherpa465260
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    Madame Myriam was perfect! There were 4 of us~ (2 couples) and it was the ideal # for sharing tasks. Cooking tips galore, practical things she does from habit that were new to us. (like spinning the whisk between your two palms to maximize the whipping and shorten the time it takes! Genius!)
    Humor with her do's and don'ts... we had a ball! The 3 course meal was so delicious, from the tart to the chicken dish, to the lemon dessert... She spun the lesson around cooking with the regions of France in mind, and shared fascinating info about the dishes were were preparing and the ingredients we used! A history lesson with food!
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    Written August 24, 2022
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    Trish B
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    Dec 2021 • Family
    What an amazing experience to have while visiting Paris, a Mecca of amazing food, wine, pastries, shopping and more! Lovely, relaxing evening. Will treasure this time with just my daughter and the amazing chef Myriam for the rest of my life! Her knowledge of so many regions of France has opened my eyes on so many areas we still wish to visit. Plus we made such delicious meals, with tips we can certainly use back at home! Magnificent!
    Written December 23, 2021
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    Dear Trish, Thank you for this great review! We are glad to read you enjoyed your cooking class with chef Myriam. I hope your time with her will make for a great souvenir. Please don't hesitate to book another tour with us! Have a great day! Best regards,
    Written January 3, 2022
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    Rev Dennis S
    Harpers Ferry, WV7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our cooking experience with Marthe was fantastic!

    We shopped and discussed the why on her selections. Very helpful. Went to three different shops in search of excellence.

    The entire meal preparation was dedicated to making us wiser about all three courses and their ingredients.

    The meal was fantastic and we made it!

    We both learned so much and would recommend others learn from Marthe: she enjoys teaching.
    Written June 10, 2024
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    Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post such a positive review of our Cooking class & Lunch. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Chef Marthe and that this class met your expectations. We always strive to improve the customer experience, so we hope to have you next time you come to Paris. Thanks again for your kind words and for choosing us. Best regards, OTA team
    Written June 11, 2024
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    clairemX3187SO
    Detroit, MI3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2022 • Friends
    Amazingly delicious food, authentic French cuisine, and taught by Chef Myriam, who went to culinary school, was a chef at 2 Michelin star restaurants, and had her own restaurant for many years. The class was very informative and authentic. Chef Myriam was very nice and made it an amazing experience.
    Written September 3, 2022
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    Drew W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022 • Family
    Marthe was just wonderful. Our family really enjoyed the experience. She was warm and welcoming to her home where she shared family recipes that were delicious. We all learned great techniques we hadn't known and shared an excellent meal. A true treat and special memory.
    Written December 29, 2022
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    elkwc
    Walnut Creek, CA30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Family
    My family likes to take cooking classes whenever we travel and this class was a fabulous way to learn about the cuisine of France. Chef Maryiam took us through the market and showed us everything from sausages to cheeses and she purchased supplies for our cooking class. We meet a charming couple at Chef Maryiam’s home, which has the most spectacular view of Sacre Coeur, and started the cooking portion. The meal was delicious and so flavorful. We had just the right amount of participation where everyone had a chance to pitch in and we enjoyed eating our meal with a lovely glass of wine or two. Chef Maryiam was delightful and I felt like I learned a lot from her. Everyone including my husband and young adult daughters enjoyed themselves. I highly recommend this cooking class!
    Written January 4, 2020
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    Hi elkwc, Thanks for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Chef Myriam; we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her!
    Written January 7, 2020
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    Kerrie P
    Melbourne, Australia12 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2022 • Solo
    Enjoyable class. Shopping at the local market was fantastic. The range and quality of the produce was great.
    Good menu choices with three courses with wine. Every dish was very tasty, and I felt I will use all the techniques and recipes when I returned home.
    The apartment was well setup with a well appointed kitchen which made good use of space.
    The class was friendly and we could all do as little or as much prep as we liked.
    Written September 6, 2022
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    Ashley G
    2 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022 • Friends
    Unfortunately I cannot give a good review for this experience. The chef was rude to us because we couldn’t locate her house. She also had a cat in her apartment. My mother is afraid of cats and my friends is allergic. She was annoyed by the fact that we asked her if she could put her cat in another room during our class. She told my friend that she didn’t believe she is allergic to cats. I am allergic to mushrooms. When I booked the class it didn’t give me an option to enter my allergy info. When the chef found out that I was allergic, she was upset and said I should have told someone and her dishes would not be the same without the mushrooms. After a few more rude exchanges we decided to leave without taking her class. It was extremely tense and unpleasant from start to finish. It was my birthday and I was looking forward to an enjoyable experience. This wasn’t it.
    Written January 28, 2022
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    Dear Ashley, We are sorry to hear that this activity didn't meet your expectations. For our cooking classes, the dietary requirements are requested during the booking process, you might have missed the information. Our Chef offered to replace the mushrooms with another food and the cat was put in another room once she learnt of your friend's allergy and your mother's fear. To avoid any future misunderstanding, we are now requesting that clients mention their pet allergy during the booking process. We also processed to a full refund of your booking. We do hope you still enjoyed your stay in Paris. Have a great day! Best regards,
    Written February 2, 2022
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