We, honestly, had so much fun in this cheese-making class! Pierre, our instructor, came from a…read morewine, making family, but he had a passion for cheese... Which I totally get...went to cheesemaking school, and the rest of history. He was so fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. My best friend is on crutches, and he did absolutely everything he could to help her in an environment that is not easy for people on crutches, as there are narrow stairs you need to climb. We started by learning about cheese aging, which is more interesting than it sounds then we jump right into making our cheese and butter! It's really amazing how quickly you can make it. And it was really amazing how delicious it was... Especially the butter. At the end of the class, Pierre brought out wine and some additional cheeses, and we all had our butter and cheese on baguette with wine. This was such an unexpected highlight during our trip. We only did it because we had "cooking class" on a list of things to do in 2023, and we were all so glad that we did it! Highly recommend!

We took the beginning cheese making class with a small group. I've made raw milk cheeses for a…read moredecade and did get some ideas from the class being broken down for non scientific people. Do this for a fabulous experience.

My visit got off to a rough start because the first tickets I bought online turned out to be a…read morescam. Not exactly the grand Parisian cultural experience I had envisioned. When we arrived, customer service was a little condescending about the situation, which didn't help, but to their credit they ultimately worked with us, got us sorted out, and we were able to go inside. And once we did, the frustration faded pretty quickly. Seeing the Mona Lisa in person is one of those things you almost have to do simply because it's the Mona Lisa. But honestly, some of the enormous paintings throughout the museum were even more impressive. The scale of the artwork is hard to appreciate until you're standing underneath it wondering how anyone even painted something that large. One of my favorite surprises was going underground and seeing the remains of the original medieval fortress and drawbridge. I wasn't expecting that at all, and it added a completely different dimension to the experience. The Louvre is massive, overwhelming, beautiful, historic, and absolutely worth seeing. Even with our rocky start, I walked out feeling like we had experienced something genuinely special.

If you're looking for an amazing place to learn about wine basics, this is the place. If you want…read moreto experience good wine... go somewhere else!!! The caves of the kings is amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing where the kings wine were stored. The basics of wine in general were well done. Unfortunately, the 3 wines we were given were undrinkable. Keep in mind that this is a super basic lesson.

Winner Winner ... Wow, this is the best baguette I've had…read morein Paris! Of course it comes from the cooking school... Surprise surprise. From the very first bite, it was heavenly. Feeling blessed to have experienced so many bakeries in the neighborhood and yet this is my favorite. I'll be back tomorrow for more ... nicely done!!

I attended Le Cordon Bleu (Grand Diplôme program) for 9 months with the hope of learning the…read morefundamentals of cooking, as I had no prior experience. Unfortunately, LCB does not cater to beginners, despite their claims that no experience is required. That simply isn't true!! Classes moved at a relentless pace, leaving little room for actual instruction! Instead of focusing on techniques, we were always rushed and then told what we did wrong. This led to injuries, mistakes, and a lot of unnecessary frustration. If you're new to cooking, this environment is more overwhelming than educational. It became clear that LCB is designed for those who want to work in high-pressure restaurant kitchens. But in my class of 16, only four students had that goal (and most classes had this same ratio). The rest of us were there to learn for personal enrichment, to open a restaurant/ café one day, or to explore culinary arts more deeply. Unfortunately, the program doesn't seem to acknowledge or support those paths. My disappointment isn't with the instructors--(shout out to Chef Caals, Chef Yann, and Chef Hoel), who were excellent given the constraints they were under. The issue lies in the LCB system itself! The program feels more like a factory line (taking your money) than a school, pushing students through their machine, rather than investing in their growth! For the cost and prestige, I expected much more. Le Cordon Bleu needs to rethink how it supports students who are genuinely there to learn, not just to survive the next service rush.

What a great experience at Le Foodist. This was booked for us through "My Private Paris", as a…read moremorning market tour and cooking class for lunch. Luc was our guide and chef, and did a really great job. We enjoyed shopping for ingredients at the market just a few blocks away from the Le Foodist kitchen. Once back to the kitchen, Luc gave us the run down of what we would be making. Instructions were clear, and we all worked together to put a 3 course lunch together. I even learned a few cool new techniques such as a simple "sous vide" by tightly wrapping chicken in plastic wrap and cooking in hot water. Fun, educational and delicious. They offer a variety of different classes and I would highly recommend when visiting Paris.

We loved our class with Florence on French desserts. Lots of fun to make and oh so yummy to eat.read more

Scheduled a tasting on a Thursday for Sunday. They email me…read moreSat there will be no tasting because not enough people have signed up. Now, because it's the day before, there are no other places we can go for a tasting. They told me to dispute the charge with my card company to get the money back. When I asked if I could meet them to get the money back no reply. I did dispute the charge and it took over a month for the refund. If you are able to charge my card you can also refund it. Fraudulent

Fabrice is so talented and professional. We had an incredible class and learned so much about wine…read moreand cheese pairings. I'm literally in awe after his class. Best two hours of my life, heaven if you're a wine and cheese lover. ( also some beer pairings )

I am hesitant to write reviews in English on some of the spots we discovered in Paris via French…read moreYelp, but this store should not remain a secret. Paris definitely does not have a craft beer culture. This is a real shame because there are many wonderful beers produced in France. But you would be hard pressed to find 95% of them in bars in Paris, even bars known for having good beer. One of your only options is going to Cave a Bulles and buying individual bottles of French beer. If Simon is not busy, you can easily chat with him for an hour about beer. He will help you choose a good variety of beers to bring home, ones that you are probably not going to find in the US. His English is excellent. And If you really want to make a friend, bring him a rare beer from the US (or elsewhere).

If you want an amazing selection of beer and you are in Paris, this needs to be your first stop…read more Actually, considering Simon is so helpful and just a pleasure to deal with, this should be your only stop. I showed up 15-20 minutes before closing, and I wish I had gone in sooner. Simon loves what he does and it's evident. My 2 biggest regrets were not bringing him a bottle from back home and not having a checked bag to bring the loads of Cantillon (that I wish I had bought) back to where I was staying in Nice. La Cave a Bulles will certainly be a staple for me whenever I visit Paris.

Beautiful little wine bar tucked away in an alley in Sentier! We walked in on a Wednesday night at…read more9PM although every other table was filled so it seemed to be very popular. They have small fusion tapas and the waitress recommended wines to pair based on what we ordered. We got the flatbread, tomato salad, bacon scone, and banoffee. I especially enjoyed the Domaine Bobinet Orangette 2025, but all the wines were wonderful.

The spot seems very popular, but a bit too crowded and loud for me though…read more They have English menu.

Pendant 4 ans, j'ai travaillé comme bénévole à WICE, une association américaine (Where…read moreInternationals Connect English). J'ai enseigné un cours de conversation française pendant deux ans et un cours de cinéma français pendant quatre ans. J'ai adoré mes cours et mes participants. WICE est une très bonne association, mais malheureusement la personne responsable du département de français est imbuvable. Autoritaire, intolérante, dogmatique. Bref, une Kim Jong un, version femme !

I've taken several courses at WICE (Wice Institute for Continuing Education) ranging from writing,…read morewine tasting, language, and guided cultural tours (fashion, architecture, history) and would recommend for English speakers. It's been a good way for me to connect with others as well as take part in adult education. Many students have told me they really like the French-English conversation classes and I hope to start those soon. WICE seems to work on a semester school basis, so there is a fall schedule beginning in September and another in the beginning of the year. They also has art classes such as drawing, photography, cooking classes, and writing courses. Language classes for French, English, Spanish, and German.

Laurent Dubouis is a rockstar in the fromage biz. His novel idea of displaying close to customers…read moreinstead of behind glass cases created a new world of experience His shops carry unique ,rare and extraordinary hard to find cheeses You want a Couronne Lochoise? Crottin de Chavignol AOC? Trappe d'Echourgnac? Monsignor Dubouis's got it You like cheese go here!!!! apprécier

Cheese plate was a little pricey but very lovely and so worth it. Amazing variety of cheeses that i…read moreenjoyed a baguette and wine. Highly recommend!

Ah we had the best time! We booked a private cooking class. You can have up to 8 people but we only…read morehad 4. The total price is the same though. They have some lockers up front for your belongings and a coat rack. Our guests were late. The ladies let us in to a waiting area where they had snacks and coffee/tea. We hung out on the couches. The chef was so kind as to wait to start the class for us and she even stayed late so we had our full class time. Wow. We made croissants and other pastries. The recipes were given to us via QR code at the end of the class. We were able to ask questions throughout. Chef was making jokes and making sure everyone was pulling their weight. In the end, she created a gorgeous table scape of our items and even organized them as to who made what. We worked in teams and I think the lady team items looked better than the guy team items. Haha. Everything tasted good though! Chef opened a bottle of champagne for us at the end and we drank and ate. We took everything home in large paper bags to savor again. The class was so fun and very safe. It was worth every penny. In fact just being on their email list is worth it. They have wonderful emails with recipes!

The experience started with shopping at the local market, which was such a fun and authentic way to…read morelearn about French ingredients and culture. Fabrice is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about food. He encouraged us to step outside our comfort zones and try new things, which made the experience even more memorable. A couple of things to know before you go: there is quite a bit of standing throughout the class, and there is a TON of food. Seriously--skip breakfast that morning because you'll be enjoying a generous meal by the end! The only downside was that our class was combined with another family whose dynamic was quite different from ours, but that didn't take away from the quality of the experience itself. Overall, this was a wonderful way to spend a day in Paris. We learned so much, enjoyed incredible food, and created great memories. I would absolutely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and authentic Parisian experience.