LA CUISINE

Experiencia un poco decepcionante. El taller en sí es fabuloso, variado y con excelentes materiales. Todo es limpio, moderno y al final comes lo que preparas y hasta te ofrecen café. El precio es elevado pero lo vale. El problema viene con las dos empleadas: son groseras, tienen cero paciencia y sobre todo no saben tratar con adolescentes. Desde el comienzo del taller actúan la defensiva. Si no estás pastoralmente preparado para lidiar con jóvenes, pues no ofrezcas tu curso a chicos de esa edad. ¿Se portaron mal nuestros chicos? No ¿Los adolescentes a veces son un poco inquietos? Sí. Pero si eres paciente, tranquilo, haces la clase amena y sonríes en lugar de estar desbordada a los cinco minutos…. Repito, solo ofrece la clase a adultos. La empleada asiática (pero francesa) y su ayudante - mas joven- no deberían aceptar clases para jóvenes sin haber antes aprendido a tratarlos. El hecho de que no recordemos sus nombres demuestra que la conexión con ellas fue casi nula. Es una pena porque son muy buenas cocinando. Lo peor fue ver cómo las dos empleadas criticaban a los jóvenes entre ellas, a la vista de todos. Sacando esto, el talle tiene un nivel fabuloso.

Had an absolute amazing experience today making macarons with my wife and group of amazing people would high recommended this 100%

After waiting over 60 years to get to Paris for the first time, I wanted to immerse myself in the food culture. My concierge suggested I look into classes and tours offered by La Cuisine Paris. They cater to English speakers, although some classes and tours are conducted in French.

I attended the tour of Les Halles, the center of food culture in Paris. Our guide was excellent: she brought along fresh baguettes (both the usual type and the more restrictive classic type) so that we could sample various food products during the tour. We began at E. Dehillerin, the oldest store for cooking tools, known for its copper pieces. From there, we saw several more cooking tool stores, then on the the food!

We enjoyed a duck liver pate and smoked duck breast at a Foie Gras shop; several cheeses from a fromagerie; salumi from a charcuterie/butcher shop; and of course pastries from the oldest patisserie in Paris. We also toured the Cathedral of St. Eustache (who knew there was a St. Eustache?).

At the end of the tour, we enjoyed Sancerre and coffees at a local cafe and talked about what we had just seen and tasted. The guide was passionate about the places and foods we saw and sampled, and this made the tour both interesting and fun.

I also took a macaron class. I live at high altitude, and macaron perfection has already eluded me. Our instructor used simple, clear and informative language, and was as patient as a saint! Our class included both novices to baking and "old hands". I never felt overwhelmed, nor did I feel that the class was oversimplified. It was extremely enlightening to me, so much so that I have already successfully made macaron at home!

Thank you, La Cuisine Paris, for making my experience in Paris a wonderful one.

SO MUCH FUN! I was hesitant at the cost initially but it was absolutely worth it! I'd recommend doing this towards the beginning of your trip because we learned so much about French cooking and honestly culture. Class sizes were small, and everyone was so friendly. Great staff, and it's one of our favorite memories of the trip!

Excellent most professional school with very decent prices. Love the location so much. Returning this summer of 2025