Come
To Paris proposes you typically French activities
for you to deep into French culture. Wine, cheese,
bread, make-up, fashion, you will know them all.
In typically parisian location (cellars, workshops...)
you will discover french know-how and have a great
time.
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your Parisian Activity from 75 Euros per person!
Meeting the French
“We are all travellers in the wilderness of the world, and the best
that we can find in our travels is an honest friend” – Robert Louis
Stevenson (1850-1894)
You really know a country when you know the people. They tell you what
is not written in the books, you experience who they are, what they
think, and maybe you’ll have made new friends !
To meet the French, talk and share ideas, why not have dinner or lunch together ?
A network of Parisians, who really enjoy meeting international
visitors, invite you to their home for dinner or lunch. In the French
customs, mealtime is the best time for socializing.
You will meet English, Spanish, German or Italian speakers, unless you
choose to practice your French. A Charter of Quality regulates the
principles of this service for both hosts and guests.
For whom ? for those who want to meet French people in Paris Setting private homes of Parisians Participants from 1 to 6 persons Duration about 2 hours ComeToParis’ benefits the dinner or lunch is arranged by appointment according to your request
You will have met French people speaking your language, open to other
cultures and really willing to share with you the best from France. If
you had specific requests (hosts’age, talk topics…), you will have met
the appropriate people. You will have been served the menu you have
chosen. And definitely, you will have a really authentic cross-cultural
experience.
Decorative Painting, Embroidery, Porcelain Painting or Charcoal
Portraiture… All these classes will show you how to develop your
personal talents. Artists and experienced teachers from La Belle Ecole
will help you personalize everyday objects and give your interior a
unique touch!
L’Ecole des Fleurs teaches floral art in the world-famous Hôtel de
Crillon. After watching a demonstration and receiving precise
instructions, you will be able to create your own masterpiece and take
it back home with you! The Flower Therapy will transport you to a world
of olfaction, aesthetics and magic, and will help you create a bouquet
or a floral arrangement worthy of a great florist.
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.
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.
You will learn how to make delicate flavors emerge from seasonal
products, conceive a surprising market menu, invent light mousses or
create sweet delicacies. You will also learn how to cook original
recipes that you can easily reproduce at home. You will be able to take
an active part in the class, and thanks to our chef, pick up the knack
of it as you learn all the tips.
Wine, champagne, cheese, chocolate, cigars and spirits need to be
tasted with passion. Through our classes, you will learn how to savor,
compare, understand and appreciate these pleasures. Thanks to our
experts' instructions, you will discover how to taste like a great
connoisseur. The workshops take place in comfortable locations which
are adapted to commented tasting sessions.
Cheese Cheese: sharpen your knowledge and refine
your taste
For whom? People who enjoy culinary traditions and cheeses Host Professional Cook - Fluent English speaking Setting Chef Setting Equipped kitchen in Paris Participants no more than 9 Duration 3 hours ComeToParis` benefits:
Where to get a better introduction to cheese than in one of Paris’s
most famous market’s: the Marché d’Aligre. Upon entering one of the
quaintest cheese shops, owner and true cheese lover Jérôme will take
you through all there is to know about France’s major varieties, the
different ripening and washing techniques, and a cheese tasting that’ll
differentiate the ewe from the cow and goat ! Then take a short stroll
over with Claude the cook and assist her to whizz up an elegant three
course cheese feast according to season. A selection of wines, a talk
on rinds and impressive quick recipes will allow you to become a true
cheese connoisseur and gourmet.
ComeToParis cheat-sheet: To keep track of what you have done and learnt.
We eat bread every day, it is the main element of the French culture
and even part of culinary pride. However, it is also the only meal that
we no longer cook ourselves since we buy it ready made. Kneading,
fashioning ? an authentic cook gives away his secrets to you. So dig
your hands into the flour, nuts, walnuts, olives ? combine all the
different ingredients, change the shapes in accordance with your tastes
and eventually make your own bread with your hands. For whom? Bread lovers and generally people who have a taste for good bread.
The session usually begins either at 11.00 am or 2.00 pm. Host Professional Cook ? Fluent English speaking Setting Chef Setting Equipped kitchen in Paris Participants no more than 9 Duration 2.5 hours ComeToParis' benefits: Go back with your 3 special French breads
When leaving this session, you will know how to make your own French
bread at home Discover the culture of bread Visit the bakery Kneading,
fashioning,? let`s make your bread step by step Combine the ingredients
to make your special bread Cook it Taste it! Tricks to make it alone at
home.
Sauces Sauces: take up the challenge to leaven any
dish
You
like very much cooking and you do it quite well.
But obviously, more often than not, the Chef's
touch is in the sauce itself. Learn how to cook
the main, essential classics to be served with
almost all meats and fishes. Discover tricks that
recipes books can't teach you. The sucess of your
recipe often relies on little things that only
a Chef can teach you. For whom? People who like good cooking. Host Chef Setting Equipped kitchen in Paris Participants 6 Max Duration 2 hours and an half ComeToParis' benefits: Taste dishes cooked
with your sauces - The ComeToParis cheat-sheet
When
leaving this session, you will know a few great
sauces standard and the basics to cook almost
all sauces, including your own creations. Sauce
theory : The basis, the ingredients, How to choose
it, how to cook it … The necessary kitchen utensils
and where to buy them? Cook an emulsion to dress
your salads or to liven your cold starters (cocktail
sauce, French dressing, mayonnaise …) Cook a sauce
for read meat (honeyed wine sauce …) Cook a sauce
for fish (allspice sauce, …) Questions and Answers
ComeToParis cheat-sheet: To keep track of what
you have done and learnt.
For whom? People who like chocolate. Host Chef Setting Equipped kitchen in Paris Participants 5 Max Duration 2 hours and an half ComeToParis' benefits: Chocolate tasting in a chocolate shop
Chocolate lovers will be in heaven as they first pay a visit to the
Galler chocolate shop in Paris’s charming Marché d’Aligre. Mr Galler’s
chocolate is known wordwide, not only does he continue to invent new
flavours and designs, but he is also the official chocolate maker for
the Belgian King ! In the shop, specialist Yves will take you through a
hot chocolate historical tasting with recipes dating back from the
14th, 16th and 18th centuries. You’ll learn all about their aromas and
ingredients, the history and culture of cocoa. Then take a little
stroll with Claude to her house where more chocolate indulging will
take place but this time in the kitchen. Learn the secret on how to
make the most divine chocolate « fondant » cake, originally invented by
the great chef Michel Bras.
With
Marguerite learn techniques to easily prepare wonderful French recipes.
Because we believe that to master a technique you need to practice it
at least once under supervision, Marguerite’s Elegant Home Cooking
lessons are true hands-on lessons (one fully-equipped workstation for
each two students).Have great fun with shared discoveries, and meet new
friends.
The lesson may start with an open air market visit to shop for the
day’s lesson’s ingredients, and can be followed, depending on demand,
by a gourmet visit (wine or chocolate tastings are some of the
possibilities).
From 9.00 am to 10.00 am, you will go to the open air market and buy
the products for your recipes. From 10.00 am to 12.00 pm, you will cook
the dishes. >From 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm, you will eat the lunch you
have prepared.
Of course, you will leave with the recipe to do it again at home !
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