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.

Excellent place for education and tasting Juan is an…read moreamazing host Make this a must stop.

Great selection, friendly, knowledgeable staff, range of price points, wonderful recommendations!…read moreBonus, they speak English too!

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.

What an unexpectedly delightful day spent with Paolo and our group! We learned so much about the…read moreFrench open markets, how to know where food is sourced and also explained the French cheeses to us. Paolo instructed the group and gave us tips and direction on how to prep our ingredients while being incredibly personable. I highly recommend taking any of these classes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 )

Marion was very friendly and professional. We made Gluten Free desserts as she gave us information…read moreabout Paris. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend her business.

Marion was excellent. We made fruit sable', Madeline's, and Chocolate moelluex with Caramel. She…read morewas very patient, friendly, informative and made the class fun! The food was delicious. After enjoying a taste test of the food we made, we left with our box of goodies, the recipes and a list of gluten free places in Paris! Would highly reconmend!

Such a wonderful experience to make croissants in Paris!…read more Eline was my chef for the day and age was knowledgeable, funny and a great teacher! She also gave us great bakery suggestions to visit after our class! The classroom was in a unique building and added to the charm of learning how to make croissants in Paris! All of our baked goods turned out delicious and we got a set of directions to make them at home! I highly recommend!

We loved the cooking class , Filipe was an extraordinary chef we learned a lot about baking &…read moreFrench history & culture . Definitely will recommend him & the company again.