Private French countryside cooking class and chateau tour




Savor French cuisine with Caroline in her countryside home. Master classic dishes, relish a cheese course, and tour the majestic Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. A culinary and cultural delight!
Experience Details
Learn to make authentic French dishes with your host Caroline, a warm and hospitable host, a former mayor, in her lovely countryside home. Caroline enjoys cooking and sharing food as it is her way to express love. You might learn to prepare an appetizer such as salmon roulette in addition to a classic main such as bourride, a traditional French stew. Finish preparing your meal and sit down together in Caroline's dining room to enjoy what you've prepared together. In addition to the dishes you prepare you will also enjoy a cheese course and dessert, if not made together!
Return to the chateau where you will end your experience with a tour of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, her friend's chateau. A stunning landmark with a fascinating history, this chateau is one of the biggest reasons why people visit Maincy.
- Private French cooking class and lunch in a beautiful countryside home
- Tour of a landmark chateau
- Immerse yourself in French cuisine and culture with a local expert!
What You Get
Good To Know
- Your experience includes pick up and drop off from the Melun train station, which is a 25-min train ride from Paris. Please include your arrival time in the notes field when making your booking or email Caroline directly and let her know.
- Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Paris home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share French culture and cuisine together.
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions, or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
What You’ll Experience
Meeting & Pickup
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Seine-et-Marne Île-de-France, France, FR, 77950
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Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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