Experience Workshops in Paris with Withlocals

"Catherine was a gem. We already love, love, love cheese and are relatively familiar with many varieties, but Catherine was able to explain the ecological, geographic, and economic histories behind the production of various French cheeses so that we felt we were eating fabulous new things paired with the perfect wine. Highly recommended."

"This experience was top notch! We learned so much and sampled cheeses we didn’t even imagine could taste this good."

"One of my best experience on my latest trip to Paris. A private, up close and personal affair with macarons, with Chef Jean Yves of course. Thank you for a wonderful morning, and all the sharings on how to get the perfect macarons, all the time! I love the fact that not only do I bake beautiful macarons in your kitchen, but also when I get back home!"

"We had the absolute best experience with Chef Jean Yves at his private restaurant! His macaron class felt more authentically “Parisian” than anything else we did while we were in Paris. From the warm welcome, to the incredible ambience, to the delectable champagne and macarons, this experience tops our list of must-dos! "

"We learned so much about French cheese making, and got to try so many local cheese that I had never tried!"

"We had a wonderful afternoon with Catherine. She explained a lot about the different cheese regions and varieties and the tasting was delicious. We will definitely recommend it to others. Thank you very much. "

"We had a wonderful afternoon with Catherine in her fromagerie. While sampling a great selection of cheeses and sipping wine we enjoyed good conversation and learned a great deal about French cheese as well as some insights into French culture. I highly recommend this experience."

"My husband and I had a delightful experience with Catherine. The cheese tasting was much more than just a culinary experience, but a journey into the terroir of France. I highly recommend this to anyone going through Paris, who has a fondness for fromage."

"Catherine was so easy to plan with and delivered a fantastic cheese tasting! She is so knowledgeable about the different types of cheese, the regions of the country, the cheese-making process, and the pairings. We didn’t want wine, so she provided a fabulous, orchard-bottled apple juice from the north of France. I definitely recommend this experience for all cheese-lovers!"

"If you love cheese, love France, and simply love learning new things, you will love spending a couple hours with Cathrine in this class! She explains the major cheeses and cheese regions, how the various cheeses are made, the history behind them, how they pair with wine and other foods, and gives generous tastings along the way. Accompanied by baguettes from the local boulangerie and wines that partner nicely, this is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon in Paris away from the touristy spots and busy museums!"