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Cooking class in Paris

Looking for a one-day "basics" cooking class in Paris in late September for a group of 10.

I recently took a class at the Cordon Bleu. Very informative, and it only lasted about three hours, so you still have the rest of the day for sight-seeing.

How much was the cooking class? How long before the class can you make a reservation or can you just show up at their school in the 15th arondissement?

Call the U.S. numbers for exact information: Cooking classes in Paris LE CORDON BLEU 8, Rue Léon-Delhomme 75015 Paris Tel : 01-53-68-22-50 Fax : 01-48-56-03-96 In the U.S.: Airport Executive Park Nanuet, NY 10954 Tel : (800) 457-CHEF Tel : (914) 426-5600 RITZ-ESCOFFIER SCHOOL OF FRENCH GASTRONOMY Hotel Ritz 15, Place Vendôme 75041 Paris Cedex 01 Tel : 01-43-16-30-50 - Fax : 01-43-16-31-50 In the U.S.: 1-800-966-5758 Demonstrations cost about 275FF and are given Monday and Thursday at 3:00 For more Paris information e-mail me: [email protected]

I took cooking lessons from l'Escoffier, which were fantastic, and also with two different women who give lessons in their Paris apartments. They'll tailor the class for you, especially with a group of 10: http://www.fmeunier.com/ http://www.theinternationalkitchen.com/lesson.htm#paris

http://www.paris-gourmet.com/who.html In April, my daughter and I participated in the "French for a Day" program explained at the above site. It is run by Sue Young and Irene Adamian for groups of 8-16. It consists of part guided shopping, a walk through a food market (in our case the Rue Moffetard), a stop at a cafe, and a meal cooked by one of their chefs. Sue Young is usually the chef, but was on holiday. "Laurance" was her delightful substitute; we did some chopping and mixing with her, but none of the actual cooking. We definitely did the eating! Our guide, Christine, was the epitome of French charm. This is not a "cooking school" per se, but we had a wonderful day (runs from about 10 a.m. thru 4). Our cost was $160 each. Besides the great shops, esp. the basement visit to the Poilane bakery and the Bon Marche food store, I enjoyed the interaction with the host and the chef. Christine was fluent in English, and we managed to have some lively conversations about Paris, politics (it was election time) and even her visits to the U.S. that would not have happened otherwise. It was a great time - although I stress not a really intense cooking experience. But it may meet the needs of all in your group. If you need any more info, e:mail me.

What about Liasons Delicious (excepted spelled in French, which I can't do)? Anyone done that?

Also took the Cordon Bleu 1/2 day Patisserie class. The Chef only spoke French, but had a young American Sous Chef who translated. The Chef was hysterically funny even without the translation. Even so, I walked away with some great notes and new knowledge. You should call or contact the school for a party of 10 because when I was there (last year) it was packed with regular Cordon Bleu students and there was only 4 of us "outsiders" way in the back (but it has overhead mirrors to see the processes). It was alot of fun!

Anyone know any ex-pats living in Paris at the moment? There are frequent cookery courses laid on by/for the ex-pat community. Specials could easily be laid on.

Try WICE (Women's Institute of Continuing Education) 20 Bld du Montparnasse 75015 Paris Tel.33-(0)1 45 66 75 50 or AWG (American Women's Group) 32 rue du Général Bertrand 75007 Paris Tel. 33-(0)1 42 73 36 74 email: [email protected] or British & Commonwealth Womens Assoc 8 rue de Belloy, 75116 Paris, France ...Tel: 01 47 20 50 91 http://www.bcwa.org/ email [email protected]

SA, If all else fails, check out. http://www.expatica.com Francie

the best cooking school in Paris is www.cooknwithclass.com
I took a class with my wife and some other people, It was great, lot of fun, good food, hands on class. The chef is nice and speak good english and some spanish (for me)... He has a full day class and also half day class. A must do in Paris.