Traditional French Cooking Class near Fontainebleau Castle

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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English, French
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Experience authentic French cuisine with a hands-on cooking class near Fontainebleau Castle. Learn traditional recipes with a local host and enjoy your culinary creations with wine and cheese.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy a seasonal French cooking class in a sun-filled home in Fontainebleau, just steps from the town center. Learn to prepare authentic French dishes from scratch with a warm, Parisian host who blends family traditions with global flavors. Savor your creations over wine, cheese from a local fromagerie, and a classic French dessert. This hands-on culinary experience offers an intimate taste of French culture, just an hour from Paris.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Regional Cheese Board with Freshly Baked Bread
MAIN
Chicken Blanquette, a French Chicken Stew with Seasonal Vegetables
Served with rice
DESSERT
Cherry Clafoutis or Molten Chocolate Fondant

What You Get

Private Cooking Class and Meal with Fun Local
French Wine

Good To Know

  • Aurore is happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets. Please let her know if you have any dietary needs when making your booking.
  • Aurore has a family dog but she is happy to her put in a different room during your experience.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Aurore will warmly welcome you into her beautiful, sun-filled home and garden in Fontainebleau, just a short walk from the heart of town. Begin your French cooking class with a welcome drink as she shares stories from her Parisian upbringing and rich multicultural heritage. Step into her inviting kitchen for a hands-on, seasonal French cooking experience, where you’ll prepare 2–3 authentic dishes from scratch over ~1.5 hours. Aurore delights in sharing her favorite tips, techniques, and family traditions, adding unique twists to beloved French classics. As you put the finishing touches on your meal, enjoy a tasting of cheeses from a local fromagerie, paired with freshly baked bread. Then, gather around Aurore’s dining table—or outdoors in the garden, weather permitting—to savor the authentic dishes you’ve created. Your meal is paired with regional French wine and ends on a sweet note with a traditional dessert such as molten chocolate fondant or delicate apple rose tarts, offering a truly authentic taste of France. This experience is perfect for couples, families, and children. After your meal, be sure to visit the nearby Château de Fontainebleau, an unmissable historic landmark.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

1 Rue le Primatice, Rue le Primatice, Seine-et-Marne Île-de-France, France, FR, 77300

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Meet your host at her home in Fontainebleau, a picturesque town known for its historic Château de Fontainebleau and lush surrounding forests, a 45-minute train ride from Paris’ Gare de Lyon.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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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from  $362.30 
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Please note that the time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: July 17, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals