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French Culinary Masterclasses / The Essential French Cooking Experience : Two-Day French Cuisine Masterclass

The Essential French Cooking Experience : Two-Day French Cuisine Masterclass

Overview

Step into the world of classic French cuisine with a two-day immersive experience in the heart of Paris — where technique, tradition, and culture come together.

This is not just a cooking class. It’s a curated “best of” French culinary foundation, designed to give you the essential skills, confidence, and intuition behind the world’s most influential cuisine.

Masterclass overview

Over two hands-on days, you’ll develop the core techniques of French Cuisine in your home kitchen:

Knife Skills & Precision Cutting: Work with confidence and efficiency

Small Butchery Techniques: Break down poultry and prepare meats properly

Searing, Deglazing & Flavor Building: Unlock deep, restaurant-quality flavor

Braising & Slow Cooking: Transform simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes

Savory Pastry Techniques: Create structure, texture, and elegance. 

This is where French cooking truly starts.
Master the Foundations of French Cuisine

Over two hands-on days, you’ll develop the core techniques of French Cuisine in your home kitchen:
Prepare and create classic French dishes from start to finish.

On your menu, two classic Dishes: Bœuf Bourguignon and Vol au Vent - and MORE!

Each day will run from 9 am to 12:30 pm - you'll enjoy a break/refresh and get back into the kitchen from 2 pm to 5:30 pm

Beyond the cuisine:

Your experience beyond the kitchen:

A guided visit to a traditional Parisian market.

Learn how French chefs select seasonal ingredients

Discover artisanal products: cheeses, produce, meats, herbs

Understand how quality sourcing shapes every dish

Take home a Souvenir Apron and Market Bag

Each day will run from 9 am to 12:30 pm - you'll enjoy a break/refresh and get back into the kitchen from 2 pm to 5:30 pm

Wednesday 19 Aug 2026 to Thursday 20 Aug 2026

  • The Essential French Cooking Experience : Two-Day French Cuisine Masterclass
  • Over two hands-on days, you’ll develop the core techniques of French Cuisine in your home kitchen:

    Knife Skills & Precision Cutting: Work with confidence and efficiency

    Small Butchery Techniques: Break down poultry and prepare meats properly

    Searing, Deglazing & Flavor Building: Unlock deep, restaurant-quality flavor

    Braising & Slow Cooking: Transform simple ingredients into extraordinary dishes

    Savory Pastry Techniques: Create structure, texture, and elegance. 

    This is where French cooking truly starts!

    On your menu, two classic Dishes: Bœuf Bourguignon, Vol au Vent - and MORE!

  • Location: La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris
  • Time: 9:00 - 18:00
  • Price: €819.00 Availability: 5+ places left

Central Paris Location

Last Minute Course Places

27 Mar 2026

  • French Pastry / Technical Tartes
  • This class is a comprehensive look at the celebrated Classic French Tarte and will have you learning techniques that you can use in your baking beyond these treats, back home.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 4 places left

28 Mar 2026

  • French Baking Classes / French Baguettes and ‘Boulangerie’ Class
  • Three hours of French Bread heaven in the heart of Paris. Learn the tips and tricks to bring the French 'boulangerie' to 'chez vous'!

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 1 place left

28 Mar 2026

  • Evening Classes / French Hors d'Oeuvres & Drinks!
  • Join us for this quintessential pre-dinner social experience as you create beautiful hors d’oeuvres and other small appetizers!

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 15:30 - 18:30
  • Price: €129.00     Availability: 5+ places left

30 Mar 2026

  • French Baking Classes / Le Croissant & Breakfast Pastries
  • The 'Roi' of the Parisian breakfast table, Le Croissant ! Enjoy three hours of mastering this decadent, flaky, buttery French icon.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 1 place left

Holiday Gift Guide 2025: A Dash of French Magic

Monday 1 Dec 2025 / Paris Guides

The holidays are rolling in! Paris is dripping in Holiday sparkle, and it’s our favorite time of year! Nothing makes us happier than gathering together with the perfect French-inspired gifts for the people we love and maybe a little something for ourselves, too!

So pour yourself a cup of tea or a glass of vin chaud, and let us guide you through some of our very favorite French holiday gifts for 2025.

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