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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

5.0 · 1,158 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Le Foodist
Duration
6h
Group
Shared, up to 11 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Cook your own three-course French lunch in a class capped at eleven, with an optional Latin Quarter market visit to pick the ingredients first.

Wine from across France is poured as you eat what you made.

In our comparison: #2 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Cooking Class & LunchThe page priceCooking class including wine and 4-course lunch, departing at 10:30am€199
Market, Cooking class & LunchCooking class including market visit, wine and 4-course lunch, departing at 9am€229

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • White and red wine (half a bottle per person)
  • Market visit (only if 6-hour option selected) with cheese samples
  • 3-course lunch
  • Croissant and coffee or tea (only if 6-hour option selected)
  • Professional instructor
  • A complimentary Drop-Stop for the perfect pour every time
  • Use of required equipment and attire
  • Electronic copy of recipes
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
1,158 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,148 of 1,158

Star breakdown of all 1,158 ratings

5 stars
1,120 · 97%
4 stars
28 · 2%
3 stars
6 · 1%
2 stars
4 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the practical teaching and shared meal; the caveat is the walking and standing involved.

Praised

  • Practical cooking lessons explain both techniques and the reasons behind them
  • Market visits explain ingredient origins, quality and French food culture
  • Active participation in preparing and cooking the meal
  • Meals made in class earn praise for flavour and quality
  • Relaxed group cooking and lunch make it easy to socialise

Complaints

  • Walking and standing before lunch can be tiring

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 April 2026 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We meet at Le Foodist, 59 Rue Cardinal Lemoine. It is 100 meters from metro Stop Cardinal Lemoine on line 10. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 10:30, daily except Mon; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Le Foodist; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Discover traditional French cuisine and prepare your own 3-course lunch on this 4.5- or 6-hour cooking class in Paris. Begin with a visit to a food market in Paris’ Latin Quarter (6-hour class only) and select your ingredients. Then, plan your menu and cook your meal with guidance from a professional instructor. Learn tips and tricks to improve your cooking before sitting down to enjoy your meal. Sample wine from across France, and enjoy personal attention from the instructor on this small-group tour, limited to 11 people.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Minimum age is 12 years for this tour
  • No unaccompanied children accepted

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included 3-course lunch
  • Age 12+ Minimum age is 12 years for this tour

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 6+ days: Full refund
  • 2-6 days: 50%
  • 0-2 days: No refund

Compared with other Food Tours

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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese and Pastries€2503h4.95 (1141)private

Ranked #2 of 88 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €20 to €250, median €99; typical length 2h 30m. 14 of 88 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 88 Food Tours

From €199 per adult · Cooking Class & Lunch