We are going to Paris in March and were interested in a cooking class for the family. Has anyone attended the l'atelier des chefs? Thanks.

yes..They have many different classes. I took a lunch class as it was a great way to learn and have my lunch. I think it was the chrono...It was in French..no problem as I am fluent BUT this is geared for local people so there are no translators or bilingual presentations. If you are a family group who lack french skills you might try cooknwith class (Eric Fradeau). It is in English and for the tourist market, He is very practical and the class is casual and fun.

I attended a cooking course at L'Atelier des Chefs and I can understand a little French. It was too fast, and a LOT of it went over my head and I didn't pick up all the information. Better for someone who is fluent in French.

Thank you travelbunny, will try out Eric Fradeau soon!

We also attended an Atelier des chef class. Fortunately, there was a French gentleman who spoke English and translated for us. The class was fun, hands on, and the food was delicious. Fees are very reasonable.

There is an excellent cooking school in Montmartre, Hands on, fun and convivial, all classes are in English, Chef Eric was really good, you can see is love for food.
Classes include a visit to a local market to get the ingredients, small classes of 6 people max, 5 hours, 3-course meal. Cheese and wine even for lunch, check his site at: http://www.cooknwithclass.com
I have done is last year for my wife birthday, It was the highlight of our trip to Paris. I don’t remember the price we paid but it was a bargain compare to other cooking school in Paris.

Does anyone else find it suspicious that *all* of enriquestrada's posts are on "cooking schools in Paris" threads?

any other Paris cooking class recommendations? thanks.

2 more in addition to Eric Fradeau. La Belle Ecole has many courses. I have taken both a flower arranging as well as cooking course. Both are in French (though I think you can hire a translator). I cooked a meal communally- demo with each of us doing an occasional bit. We then took it home- a fun way to practice your French and have "take home". Dont take this unless your French is very good to start with or you look into a translator. A second course in English which I can recommend is Muriel Foucher ([email protected]). She is delightful- a very informative market visit. The cooking class is very hands on- 2 people at a station and you cook everything so you can really practice a technique (I stuffed a zucchini flower).