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Host: Françoise

Paris, France

USD
$312-$692 per person

Classic French cooking class with a local expert

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Françoise

Françoise learned to cook from her two grandfathers who were both fishermen; one was a cook during the second World War. As a child, Françoise used to visit Marseille where her grandparents live; her grandfather would work, fishing off the coast, from 3am to 12, and would then bring home the best of his catch to cook it for his family. It was her grandparents that taught her that the freshest fish is found in the best restaurants, and at the tables of the fisherman.

Françoise went on to have a successful career working as the art director for advertising agencies for 18 years. She left that career to move in to the food space and has since started her own catering business. Françoise has a delightful and colored family story, from her tales growing up with her fishermen grandfathers to living in Africa for three years. Françoise is also passionate about doing anything with her hands and is incredibly creative; her beautiful home is lined with her handiwork, from beautiful collage boxes of her travel finds from around the world to metal embossing to cocardes (antique lace and bleu/blanc/rouge embroidery). Be sure to ask Françoise for her flea market recommendations, as well! She is an avid flea market lover and visits the Bruxelles market monthly.

Françoise is also open to offering a personal chef experience where she can cook in your vacation rental, if you prefer.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-8 guests) Step in to Françoise's beautiful, large apartment that is tastefully filled with finds from travels around the world and her own impressive handiwork. Join her in the kitchen and over cheese nibbles or snacks, learn how to make a classic French main dish (or dessert if you prefer). For your main, you might make a dish such as feuilleté with leeks and shrimp in a ginger sauce, steak with a classic French Béarnaise sauce or poulet à l'estragon (chicken in a tarragon sauce).

After cooking, enjoy your lunch around Francoise's large dining table featuring the classic French main course that you cooked together. End your meal with a traditional French dessert such as strawberry tartelettes (homemade lemon crust, crème pâtissière au Grand Marnier) or île flottante (a soft meringue served on top of a sweet custard) which will be served with Champagne (included in the cost of your experience.) Françoise is excited to share her culture through food and offer an authentic/traditional cooking class in Paris. She can also accommodate a vegetarian diet in her French cooking class.

Market visit: (2-7 guests) Meet in front of Sainte-Marie des Batignolles and walk together to the local covered market to meet some of Francoise's local producers (all of whom know Francoise well from her frequent visits!). You might stop at the local fishmonger, the fromagerie, and the produce store on your way home, and on your way pick up a selection ingredients for your cooking class and meal. Walk the short way (less than ten minutes) back to Francoise's apartment where you will prepare your meal together and enjoy it at Francoise's large table in her kitchen.

Please note that market tours are not available on Mondays since the markets are closed then. Also, on Sunday's the market is only available in the morning at 9:15am.

Notes: On weekends (Sat and Sun), Francoise prefers to start the market experience at 9:15am (instead of 10am) to avoid the rush. If you have a preference regarding the options below, please include it in the notes section when creating your reservation request. Otherwise Francoise will select a dish each from the following options: Main: Shrimp and leek feuilleté, chicken in a tarragon sauce or steak with Béarnaise sauce Dessert: Strawberry tartelettes or île flottante

If you prefer to learn to make dessert instead of a savory main course please note this in your booking.

Wine and a glass of Champagne are included in the price of your meal.

Languages spoken: English, French

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Hors d'oeuvre: cheese nibbles or snacks
  • Main: choice between shrimp and leek feuilleté, chicken in a tarragon sauce or steak with Béarnaise sauce
  • Dessert: choice between strawberry tartelettes, financier pistache or French chocolate tulips

Traveler reviews

5.0 (17)
So wonderful! Françoise is such a warm and inspiring host. I absolutely recommend to join one of her classes. She is full of wisdom of the French cuisine and of the nicest places and products in Paris. My daughter and I enjoyed learning to make all the Classic French sauces in her so charming Parisian apartment. Encore un grand merci!
- Pascale June 19, 2024
We booked a market tour with Françoise, followed by a cooking class and lunch. It was the best of our stay in Paris. All the ingredients we bought were magnificent and we already miss such top quality now we are back home ! We cooked several delicious dishes together while Françoise was giving us useful tips. We learned a lot. Lunch was very relaxing and the conversation flowing. It was like reuniting with an old friend. We also loved the crockery and decoration, the appartement is charming - you just want to take it all away! We are excited to recommand this experience to all our friends.
- maxday June 14, 2024
Bonjour world! I have had the privilege of working with Francoise Guida-Davin over the years, and I cannot recommend her more highly! I first met Francoise at an Eatwith dinner event at her apartment in Paris with other couples from around the world. She was the perfect host, very kind and very focussed on meeting the needs of her guests. All the dishes she prepared were sumptuous and her signature Soufflet was divine! Since this event, I have hired her to cook for my guests I have brought with me to Paris. My guests always remark "This was my most favorite meal of the entire trip!" No joke! Francoise is patient and so, so talented and deeply enjoys educating others on French cuisine. She takes the time to explain her cooking process, has a beautiful presentation for each course and always delivers on taste. If you are ever fortunate enough to spend time with Francoise either in her kitchen or yours, have an opportunity to consume her delicious dishes, and visit with her through an educational opportunity, consider yourself fortunate! You are likely to have the "most favorite meal of your trip!"
- confectioner June 14, 2024
Francoise was so much fun to cook with! Amazing food, fun tour of the local shops. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind and the food was delicious. I will definitely book with her when I get to go back to Paris, and I highly recommend her as a chef!
- sbrtdkk June 12, 2024
We loved preparing and sharing a meal with our host, Francoise! She was so welcoming and gracious and fun! The food was so fresh and delicious! It was a highlight of our trip to Paris!
- Odyssey June 12, 2024
My family and I had a WONDERFUL experience with Francoise! She is warm, knowledgable and makes you feel like you are a guest in her home. We had a fun trip to the market, a delicious lunch and loved trying her french recipes. We would highly recommend anyone who is interested in cooking or eating to give yourself a treat and book with Francoise!!
- janbN8 May 16, 2023
We had an amazing time learning from our chief and she was so welcoming and friendly. Would recommend here and this experience to everyone!
- Raymond April 27, 2023
Our family (with two 11 year olds) took a cooking class with Francoise and it was the highlight of our trip to Paris. She was welcoming, knowledgeable, so interesting to talk with and lives in a beautiful and authentic part of the City. We really enjoyed all the purveyors she brought us to and the amazing food available. We had a great time learning to cook several dishes and snacking on some other delicious treats. Can't wait to try the recipes she sent afterwards now that we are back at home. Overall a very valuable and memorable experience for all of us.
- mrsDen April 07, 2023
The market tour and cooking class with Françoise in Paris was delightful! She took us to several of her favorite vendors at the market, put together a delicious cheese and sausage board for us to nibble on while she taught us how to make a traditional cheese soufflé. And the unique merengue dessert was amazing! Our teenage kids loved every minute of the experience as well. I will definitely book through Traveling Spoon again.
- Kristen W March 13, 2023
We couldn't have loved our experience any more. Francoise was warm, clever, kind, and talented. The neighborhood was beautiful and quaint and we felt very Parisian walking through the markets and gorgeous streets. Francoise taught us so much about the food culture of Paris and how to cook an incredibly delicious meal. Our mouths are still watering for the meal. We are grateful for the experience.
- Lisa Taub March 13, 2023
We had a wonderful time with Francoise. We loved visiting the various shops and learning her little tips for cooking our delicious meal.
- Maria M March 12, 2023
We had a wonderful time with Francoise. We loved visiting the various shops and learning her little tips for cooking our delicious meal.
- Maria M March 12, 2023
We couldn't have loved our experience any more. Francoise was warm, clever, kind, and talented. The neighborhood was beautiful and quaint and we felt very Parisian walking through the markets and gorgeous streets. Francoise taught us so much about the food culture of Paris and how to cook an incredibly delicious meal. Our mouths are still watering for the meal. We are grateful for the experience.
- lisatq6 March 03, 2023
We couldn't have loved our experience any more. Francoise was warm, clever, kind, and talented. The neighborhood was beautiful and quaint and we felt very Parisian walking through the markets and gorgeous streets. Francoise taught us so much about the food culture of Paris and how to cook an incredibly delicious meal. Our mouths are still watering for the meal. We are grateful for the experience.
- lisatQ6 March 03, 2023
What a great day! Loved every minute of shopping, cooking, lunch, and learning with Francoise!
- MIchelle December 27, 2022
This was by far one of our favorite activities while spending a quick 5 days in Paris over New Years with two of our adult children. Francoise was a superb host and welcomed us into her beautiful home on New Years Day. (A perfect way to spend a few hours after a late evening the night before.) The kitchen was cozy, the food fabulous and Francoise was charming. She’s worked in the industry as both a chef and consultant for a while and shared many secrets and tips as she prepared our meal(who knew a spoon was really better than a whisk while preparing sauces)! We did help with a few things, but honestly just sitting and visiting with her in her cozy kitchen was perfect for our family of four after a late night. She had everything so well organized, that the conversation flowed without it distracting her. She tasked us with a few chores, and I’m sure had we wanted to do more, Francoise would have accommodated us. Her ease, knowledge and flexibility made us feel very welcome. The menu was tailored to our requests prior to our arrival and left us with very full stomachs upon leaving. Wonderful attention to detail....little edible treats before, during and after the main meal and champagne and wine!I would not hesitate to give my highest recommendation for this experience. Meeting and learning from a true Parisian cannot be beat. Book with Francoise now!
- manriggs January 03, 2019
Francoise was amazing! We've taken several cooking and food classes in Paris and Francoise's was the most memorable. She was warm and inviting, giving us great cooking tips, as well as, recommendations for places to shop and eat. We brought our 8 month old daughter, who was fussy at times. Francoise held our daughter and even fed her, so we could enjoy our meal. This kind of treatment is over and above what we expected. Francoise also choose high quality, organic cheeses for her spread, which we greatly appreciated. We would love to visit Francoise again. The experience was unforgettable.
- Edith S August 06, 2018
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Françoise

$312-$692 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $692 $364 $312
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $416 $346
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $692 $364 $312
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $416 $346
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:30am-1:30pm 5:30pm-8:30pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-2:00pm 4:30pm-8:30pm

Meet Françoise

Françoise learned to cook from her two grandfathers who were both fishermen; one was a cook during the second World War. As a child, Françoise used to visit Marseille where her grandparents live; her grandfather would work, fishing off the coast, from 3am to 12, and would then bring home the best of his catch to cook it for his family. It was her grandparents that taught her that the freshest fish is found in the best restaurants, and at the tables of the fisherman.

Françoise went on to have a successful career working as the art director for advertising agencies for 18 years. She left that career to move in to the food space and has since started her own catering business. Françoise has a delightful and colored family story, from her tales growing up with her fishermen grandfathers to living in Africa for three years. Françoise is also passionate about doing anything with her hands and is incredibly creative; her beautiful home is lined with her handiwork, from beautiful collage boxes of her travel finds from around the world to metal embossing to cocardes (antique lace and bleu/blanc/rouge embroidery). Be sure to ask Françoise for her flea market recommendations, as well! She is an avid flea market lover and visits the Bruxelles market monthly.

Françoise is also open to offering a personal chef experience where she can cook in your vacation rental, if you prefer.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-8 guests) Step in to Françoise's beautiful, large apartment that is tastefully filled with finds from travels around the world and her own impressive handiwork. Join her in the kitchen and over cheese nibbles or snacks, learn how to make a classic French main dish (or dessert if you prefer). For your main, you might make a dish such as feuilleté with leeks and shrimp in a ginger sauce, steak with a classic French Béarnaise sauce or poulet à l'estragon (chicken in a tarragon sauce).

After cooking, enjoy your lunch around Francoise's large dining table featuring the classic French main course that you cooked together. End your meal with a traditional French dessert such as strawberry tartelettes (homemade lemon crust, crème pâtissière au Grand Marnier) or île flottante (a soft meringue served on top of a sweet custard) which will be served with Champagne (included in the cost of your experience.) Françoise is excited to share her culture through food and offer an authentic/traditional cooking class in Paris. She can also accommodate a vegetarian diet in her French cooking class.

Market visit: (2-7 guests) Meet in front of Sainte-Marie des Batignolles and walk together to the local covered market to meet some of Francoise's local producers (all of whom know Francoise well from her frequent visits!). You might stop at the local fishmonger, the fromagerie, and the produce store on your way home, and on your way pick up a selection ingredients for your cooking class and meal. Walk the short way (less than ten minutes) back to Francoise's apartment where you will prepare your meal together and enjoy it at Francoise's large table in her kitchen.

Please note that market tours are not available on Mondays since the markets are closed then. Also, on Sunday's the market is only available in the morning at 9:15am.

Notes: On weekends (Sat and Sun), Francoise prefers to start the market experience at 9:15am (instead of 10am) to avoid the rush. If you have a preference regarding the options below, please include it in the notes section when creating your reservation request. Otherwise Francoise will select a dish each from the following options: Main: Shrimp and leek feuilleté, chicken in a tarragon sauce or steak with Béarnaise sauce Dessert: Strawberry tartelettes or île flottante

If you prefer to learn to make dessert instead of a savory main course please note this in your booking.

Wine and a glass of Champagne are included in the price of your meal.

Languages spoken: English, French

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Hors d'oeuvre: cheese nibbles or snacks
  • Main: choice between shrimp and leek feuilleté, chicken in a tarragon sauce or steak with Béarnaise sauce
  • Dessert: choice between strawberry tartelettes, financier pistache or French chocolate tulips

Traveler reviews

5.0 (17)
So wonderful! Françoise is such a warm and inspiring host. I absolutely recommend to join one of her classes. She is full of wisdom of the French cuisine and of the nicest places and products in Paris. My daughter and I enjoyed learning to make all the Classic French sauces in her so charming Parisian apartment. Encore un grand merci!
- Pascale June 19, 2024
We booked a market tour with Françoise, followed by a cooking class and lunch. It was the best of our stay in Paris. All the ingredients we bought were magnificent and we already miss such top quality now we are back home ! We cooked several delicious dishes together while Françoise was giving us useful tips. We learned a lot. Lunch was very relaxing and the conversation flowing. It was like reuniting with an old friend. We also loved the crockery and decoration, the appartement is charming - you just want to take it all away! We are excited to recommand this experience to all our friends.
- maxday June 14, 2024
Bonjour world! I have had the privilege of working with Francoise Guida-Davin over the years, and I cannot recommend her more highly! I first met Francoise at an Eatwith dinner event at her apartment in Paris with other couples from around the world. She was the perfect host, very kind and very focussed on meeting the needs of her guests. All the dishes she prepared were sumptuous and her signature Soufflet was divine! Since this event, I have hired her to cook for my guests I have brought with me to Paris. My guests always remark "This was my most favorite meal of the entire trip!" No joke! Francoise is patient and so, so talented and deeply enjoys educating others on French cuisine. She takes the time to explain her cooking process, has a beautiful presentation for each course and always delivers on taste. If you are ever fortunate enough to spend time with Francoise either in her kitchen or yours, have an opportunity to consume her delicious dishes, and visit with her through an educational opportunity, consider yourself fortunate! You are likely to have the "most favorite meal of your trip!"
- confectioner June 14, 2024
Francoise was so much fun to cook with! Amazing food, fun tour of the local shops. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind and the food was delicious. I will definitely book with her when I get to go back to Paris, and I highly recommend her as a chef!
- sbrtdkk June 12, 2024
We loved preparing and sharing a meal with our host, Francoise! She was so welcoming and gracious and fun! The food was so fresh and delicious! It was a highlight of our trip to Paris!
- Odyssey June 12, 2024
My family and I had a WONDERFUL experience with Francoise! She is warm, knowledgable and makes you feel like you are a guest in her home. We had a fun trip to the market, a delicious lunch and loved trying her french recipes. We would highly recommend anyone who is interested in cooking or eating to give yourself a treat and book with Francoise!!
- janbN8 May 16, 2023
We had an amazing time learning from our chief and she was so welcoming and friendly. Would recommend here and this experience to everyone!
- Raymond April 27, 2023
Our family (with two 11 year olds) took a cooking class with Francoise and it was the highlight of our trip to Paris. She was welcoming, knowledgeable, so interesting to talk with and lives in a beautiful and authentic part of the City. We really enjoyed all the purveyors she brought us to and the amazing food available. We had a great time learning to cook several dishes and snacking on some other delicious treats. Can't wait to try the recipes she sent afterwards now that we are back at home. Overall a very valuable and memorable experience for all of us.
- mrsDen April 07, 2023
The market tour and cooking class with Françoise in Paris was delightful! She took us to several of her favorite vendors at the market, put together a delicious cheese and sausage board for us to nibble on while she taught us how to make a traditional cheese soufflé. And the unique merengue dessert was amazing! Our teenage kids loved every minute of the experience as well. I will definitely book through Traveling Spoon again.
- Kristen W March 13, 2023
We couldn't have loved our experience any more. Francoise was warm, clever, kind, and talented. The neighborhood was beautiful and quaint and we felt very Parisian walking through the markets and gorgeous streets. Francoise taught us so much about the food culture of Paris and how to cook an incredibly delicious meal. Our mouths are still watering for the meal. We are grateful for the experience.
- Lisa Taub March 13, 2023
We had a wonderful time with Francoise. We loved visiting the various shops and learning her little tips for cooking our delicious meal.
- Maria M March 12, 2023
We had a wonderful time with Francoise. We loved visiting the various shops and learning her little tips for cooking our delicious meal.
- Maria M March 12, 2023
We couldn't have loved our experience any more. Francoise was warm, clever, kind, and talented. The neighborhood was beautiful and quaint and we felt very Parisian walking through the markets and gorgeous streets. Francoise taught us so much about the food culture of Paris and how to cook an incredibly delicious meal. Our mouths are still watering for the meal. We are grateful for the experience.
- lisatq6 March 03, 2023
We couldn't have loved our experience any more. Francoise was warm, clever, kind, and talented. The neighborhood was beautiful and quaint and we felt very Parisian walking through the markets and gorgeous streets. Francoise taught us so much about the food culture of Paris and how to cook an incredibly delicious meal. Our mouths are still watering for the meal. We are grateful for the experience.
- lisatQ6 March 03, 2023
What a great day! Loved every minute of shopping, cooking, lunch, and learning with Francoise!
- MIchelle December 27, 2022
This was by far one of our favorite activities while spending a quick 5 days in Paris over New Years with two of our adult children. Francoise was a superb host and welcomed us into her beautiful home on New Years Day. (A perfect way to spend a few hours after a late evening the night before.) The kitchen was cozy, the food fabulous and Francoise was charming. She’s worked in the industry as both a chef and consultant for a while and shared many secrets and tips as she prepared our meal(who knew a spoon was really better than a whisk while preparing sauces)! We did help with a few things, but honestly just sitting and visiting with her in her cozy kitchen was perfect for our family of four after a late night. She had everything so well organized, that the conversation flowed without it distracting her. She tasked us with a few chores, and I’m sure had we wanted to do more, Francoise would have accommodated us. Her ease, knowledge and flexibility made us feel very welcome. The menu was tailored to our requests prior to our arrival and left us with very full stomachs upon leaving. Wonderful attention to detail....little edible treats before, during and after the main meal and champagne and wine!I would not hesitate to give my highest recommendation for this experience. Meeting and learning from a true Parisian cannot be beat. Book with Francoise now!
- manriggs January 03, 2019
Francoise was amazing! We've taken several cooking and food classes in Paris and Francoise's was the most memorable. She was warm and inviting, giving us great cooking tips, as well as, recommendations for places to shop and eat. We brought our 8 month old daughter, who was fussy at times. Francoise held our daughter and even fed her, so we could enjoy our meal. This kind of treatment is over and above what we expected. Francoise also choose high quality, organic cheeses for her spread, which we greatly appreciated. We would love to visit Francoise again. The experience was unforgettable.
- Edith S August 06, 2018
Read More
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $692 $364 $312
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $416 $346
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $692 $364 $312
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $416 $346
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:30am-1:30pm 5:30pm-8:30pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-2:00pm 4:30pm-8:30pm
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