FUN CLASSES TO TAKE IN PARIS !
We have selected for you a great list of classes you can take while in Paris. These classes are open for individuals and groups , private classes are also possible with special rates listed below....
Private classes : rates per person in EUROS . Private classes are under request only, please email us for informations info@frenchadventures.com
Over 10 persons please email us for rates / classes above are possible up to 20 persons
REGULAR WEEKLY CLASSES SHARED
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WINE TASTING : 3 different formulas every week in Paris
WINE, TWO, THREE!
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Don't know much about wine but would like to! Sign up for this introductory tasting and our French sommelier will introduce you to the pleasures of wine! Santé!!!
3 to 4PM
Wines Tasted : 3 (whites & reds).
Themes : Wine Tasting Technique, Main French Wine Regions.
Days : Monday through Sunday.
No minimum attendance required. |
| FCP01 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
40 Euros |
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GRAND 7
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Whether you are a wine novice or a real connoisseur, this tasting is made for you! You will taste a wonderful variety of French wines : from Alsace to Bordeaux, from Burgundy to Chateauneuf du Pape... With a unique approach, our French sommelier will allow you to learn and enjoy all the pleasures of wine!! The only question is : can you handle so much wine in so little time?!!
5 to 7PM
Wines Tasted : 7 (whites & reds).
Themes : Wine Tasting Technique, Main French Wine Regions, Old World vs. New World, Pairing Food & Wine, Understanding French Wines.
Days : Monday through Sunday.
No minimum attendance required. |
| FCP02 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
100 Euros |
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WINE & CHEESE TASTING LUNCH
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How about indulging in two of France's best products: Wine & Cheese?! You will be welcomed by a “flute de Champagne”. Then, you will be expertly guided in a wonderful tasting experience by our French sommelier. This new concept of a Tasting Lunch will allow you to learn while enjoying delicious wine & cheese! A day spent in Paris always takes a lot of energy, we'll make sure you won't be hungry at the end of this tasting!! Santé et bon appetit!!!
12AM to 1:30PM
Wines Tasted: 4 (whites & reds, incl. 1 Champagne)
Themes: Understanding Champagne, Wine Tasting Technique, Main French Wine Regions, Old World vs New World, Pairing Food & Wine, Understanding French.
Days: Monday through Sunday.
No minimum attendance required.
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| FCP03 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
130 Euros |
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CIGARS
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Place : Hôtel Castille Paris - Paris 1er
8 to 10PM
The cigar was brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus during the 15th century following his return from Cuba. This class will introduce you to the make-up and production of cigars, the existing models, the meaning of the color of their leaves and the different tobacco plant regions.
Dates : 01/19 - 02/16 - 03/16 - 04/20 - 05/18 - 06/15 - 07/20. |
| FCP04 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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FRENCH GASTRONOMY
FRENCH COOKING CLASSES
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Meet you Chef at the open food markets of Paris by 9:00 am.
Workshop cooking classes : 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Lunch with a glass of wine in a friendly atmosphere.
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| FCP05 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
100 Euros |
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ALAIN DUCASSE COOKING WORKSHOP
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In order to offer you the best level of quality, all our working-groups are restricted to 8 participants. You can sign up for only one class or chose one of our formulas so you can widely takes advantage of our programm at some interesting rates. All our prices include VAT by participant and by working-group.
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Set price / Price Vat per participant |
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Simple working-
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Between
2 and 4
working-
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From 5
working-
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Cooking & Pastry |
Day |
490 |
450 |
440 |
Half-day |
245 |
225 |
220 |
Evening |
245 |
225 |
220 |
Working-groups in foreign languages:
We can propose you a translator for your working-group (English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, German).
From four participants, we can assume the cost of the translator.
Please e-mail us for more informations and dates.
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| FCP06 |
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GASTRONOMIC DISCOVERIES (Private tours only)
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You would like to discover France through its gastronomy and its wines?
We will guide you in its gourmand promenades so that you can :
• Taste the regional cooking and learn the secrets of the Chefs,
• Discover the local markets and the other small tradesmen while learning to choose
the products,
• Get to know the best cellars in the region by learning about wine-tasting.
These discoveries can take half a day or several days and allow you to plunge into
the heart of a region or a town and to emerge with many tastes and memories.
Examples of gastronomic discoveries :
- Private outdoor visit at the market of Aligre , the aging cellar of ADROUET & bakery l’autre BOULANGE, selection of products , tasting & enjoying the products at our loft in Paris after the balade . Olive oil products, teas, champagne and chocolate....We will customize your private tour .
- Full day program example : Visit of the market at Bastille, cooking workshop and lunch, afternoon visit of gastronomic bookstores in Paris, and tea at Mariages fréres.
- Children thematic birthday cooking classes...
Half day Gastronomic class for 2 persons : 400 Euros
Full day : 500 Euros
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| FCP07 |
2 persons (all inclusive) |
400/500 Euros |
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CHEESE TASTING
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Place : Restaurant Fromages et Affinités – Paris 8ème
7 to 9PM
Learn all about the 1001 ways of tasting cheese and surprise even the most knowledgeable audience. You’ll be able to appreciate the different cheese families with various types of bread, fruit preserves, coulis, honey and vegetables. An expert will show you how to perfectly combine cheese with the right wines.
Dates : 01/19 - 02/23 - 03/23 - 04/27 - 05/25 - 06/22 - 07/20.
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| FCP08 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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CHOCOLATE TASTING
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Place : Maison du Chocolat - Paris 8ème
2 to 5PM
In partnership with "La Maison du Chocolat", this original workshop will guide you through the making of chocolate ganache and will allow you to taste and discover two different chocolate enrobings. We will touch on the use of chocolate in French pastry and teach you about its culinary applications.
Dates : 01/26 - 02/23 - 03/16 - 04/27 - 05/18 - 06/15 - 07/20. |
| FCP09 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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ART FLORAL CLASSES : Every week in Paris
FRENCH BOUQUET
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Place : Hôtel de Crillon - Paris 8ème
During this class you will learn everything about the flowers that florists use, including all their secrets as how to assemble them, wrap them up and make them last. This will also give you the opportunity to choose between a large range of themes (round, modern, romantic, or wild bouquets...).
Every week / 2h class |
| FCP10 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
99 Euros |
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FRENCH FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
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Place : Hôtel de Crillon - Paris 8ème
This class is ideal for those who wish to brighten up their interior and decorate their receptions. The arrangements combine flowers and seasonal greenery directly obtained from the Rungis flower market. You will learn how to hold flowers in place with moss or how to arrange them directly into a container, how to place them in groups.
Every week / 2h class |
| FCP11 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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FLORAL ART (Full day or Half Day)
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Place : Hôtel de Crillon - Paris 8ème
You will learn the techniques required to create a structured round bouquet or a classic round bouquet: arranging the flowers in groups of colors or varieties. You will also create a modern or graphic bouquet, or a table center-piece. By the end of this class, you will be able to truely appreciate the importance of colors and volumes.
Every week.
Full day (8h) : 315 euros / Half day class (4h) : 250 Euros
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| FCP12 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
250/315 Euros |
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FRENCH STYLE FLORAL ART WEEK
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Place : Hôtel de Crillon - Paris 8ème
During the week, you will learn the essential techniques to realize a twisted, structured, rustic, modern, surprising, haute couture, or magical bouquet. You will also design the following arrangements: a Flower Cake, Heart-Shaped Arrangement, Flower Ball, Flower Candelabra and Votives.
Floral art week is once a month, please e-mail us for program.
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| FCP13 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
2000 Euros |
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FRENCH ELEGANCE
Make-up, jewelry, and perfume are all attributes of French style. In a warm and sophisticated atmosphere, our professionals will tell you the secrets of the “French touch”. During these practical workshops, you will have fun learning how to be seductive and to bring out your best.
CREATING PERFUMES
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Place : Hôtel de Crillon - Paris 8ème
10AM to 1PM
An expert will introduce you to more than twenty-five natural or synthetic raw materials with enchanting names (rose, jasmine, amber, musk...). You will discover the olfactory families' classifications and the work of the perfume maker before creating your very own fragrance. You will leave the class with your perfume.
During this class you'll be introduced to the world of scents and perfumes. You'll learn how to recognize the major raw materials and to identify which olfactory families they belong to. You'll also discover the history of perfumery and the work of perfumers - the people who in French are known as "noses"...
Dates : 01/27 - 02/24 - 03/31 - 04/28 - 05/12 - 06/09 - 07/07 |
| FCP14 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
99 Euros |
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CREATING JEWELRY
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Place : Atelier de Nadine Delépine - Paris 6ème
 9 to 11AM
Create your own piece of jewelry and leave the class with it! You'll be introduced to pearl weaving, the execution of initial patterns and their assembling. You'll then design your very own piece of jewelry! You will also discover the artisans who participate in the making of these creations and who contribute to the Parisian know-how.
Dates : 01/26 - 02/23 - 03/23 - 04/27 - 05/18 - 06/22 - 07/13
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| FCP15 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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GEMMOLOGY AND JEWELRY
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Place : Cercle de l'Union Interalliée - Paris 8ème
5 to 7PM
Why not solve the mystery of precious stones? You will learn about their main characteristics, specific vocabulary and mythology, and discover the world of diamonds. Using professional gemologists’ magnifying glasses and pliers, you will put your knowledge into practice, and be able to truly appreciate and compare the stones.
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| FCP16 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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Beauty Workshops
During these practical workshops dedicated to the discovery of French beauty, our make-up artists' advice will teach you how to shed light on your face. You'll also learn about the latest trends and how to choose the right textures, colors and application techniques.
THE MAKE UP WORKSHOP
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Place : Hôtel de Crillon - Paris 8ème
3 to 6PM
This class is presented by a profesional make-up artist who will introduce you to professional make-up techniques. You'll learn which are the best products for your skin and your style. You'll plunge into the heart of new trends and of the "French touch".
Dates : 01/23 - 02/20 - 03/27 - 04/24 - 05/08 - 06/05- 07/03 |
| FCP17 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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FRENCH ENTERTAINTING
You will plunge into the heart of French refinement and either perfect your “French etiquette” or table design skills, or enjoy learning how to make the most out of personal shopping. These three workshops will show you how to originally and tastefully set-up your interior or create your personal, bringing out the best in you in any circumstances.
TABLE DESIGN
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Place : Private Appartement - Paris 8ème
You will learn to use objects and creations created by renowned French names in table design alongside everyday objects and how to combine crockery with a touch of greenery. With the help of our designer, you will be able to create your own universe using the hints and set-up rules you have learnt.
Dates : 01/18 - 02/22 - 03/15 - 04/05 - 05/17 - 06/14 - 07/05 |
| FCP18 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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FRENCH ETIQUETTE
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Place : Hôtel de Crillon - Paris 8ème
Thanks to a cheerful, vivid, and humorous approach, you will learn the secrets and historical background of French etiquette. You will put into practise what you have learnt through practical applications and feel at ease in any French social circumstance. Indeed, we all know that practise makes perfect!
After a quick reminder of the historical background of etiquette and the basic facts, your hostess and expert in etiquette will play out real life situations on various themes such as entertaining, for example, where you'll look at everything from invitations to thanking people, with, of course, a French touch! You'll learn all about our habits and customs from the office to the streets; from public transport to restaurants. Your hostess will finish the class by setting up a table and comparing table manners and decorations in France to those in its European counterparts.
3 to 5PM
Dates : 01/10 - 02/14 - 03/21 - 04/11 - 05/23 - 06/20 - 07/11
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| FCP19 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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PERSONNAL SHOPPING
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Place : Paris - selon vos envies
You will be proposed a shopping trip that will exceed your expectations. You'll be given the opportunity to find the perfect outfit for a special event, to build up a practical and elegant wardrobe, or to hunt out the last designer items.
This workshop is only available on demand. |
| FCP20 |
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DECORATIVE ARTS
Decorative Painting, Embroidery, Porcelain Painting or Charcoal Portraiture… All these classes will show you how to develop your personal talents. Artists and experienced teachers will help you personalize everyday's objects and give your interior a unique touch!
EMBROIDERY
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Place : Atelier la Croix et la Manière - Paris 11ème
This class will allow you to discover novelty or openwork embroidery. You will love working on chosen materials such as guest napkins or notebooks. These classes are both technical and entertaining and are accessible to everyone. Once you have learnt these techniques, you will be able to let your imagination run wild!
Dates : 01/18 - 02/22 - 03/15 - 04/05- 05/17 - 06/14 - 07/05. |
| FCP21 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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PORCELAIN PAINTING
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Place : Atelier de peinture sur porcelaine - Paris 17ème
2 to 5PM
Our teacher will teach you how to use different paintbrushes and will show you the basic techniques involved in painting lines, patterns and designs on white porcelain. In a bright workshop, you will be introduced to the real cooking techniques that are used when cooking at 800 °C by famous manufacturers.
Dates : 01/10 - 02/14 - 03/21 - 04/11- 05/23 - 06/20 - 07/11.
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| FCP22 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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DECORATIVE PAINTING
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Place : Hôtel de Crillon - Paris 8ème
2 to 5PM
You will learn the techniques of stencilled ornamentations, stained polishes (white lead and colored polish), old-fashioned glazes and varnishes... You will then decorate objects with the colors and patterns of your choice. You will be able to give a personal touch to lamp bases, or jewelry and tissue boxes...
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| FCP23 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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CHARCOAL PORTRAITURE
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Place : Hôtel de Crillon - Paris 8ème
10AM to 1PM
During this practical workshop, you will succeed in drawing a lifelike portrait of one of your relatives thanks to our accessible techniques. You will look at each facial feature with a renowned portraitist who will teach you all the techniques that are used by famous artists. You might well be surprised by the result!
Dates : 01/09- 02/20- 03/13- 04/03-05/22- 06/12- 07/03 |
| FCP24 |
Per person (all inclusive) |
150 Euros |
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Please email us if you would like more information.
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