• 25 Rue Alain de Rothschild - This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore culture and cuisine. Ximena is a warm and wonderful host delighted to teach guests French and Mexican cooking techniques as well as share Mexico’s contributions to French cuisine!

Begin your culinary journey in Chamant with a 5-minute walk to the Senlis village to learn the history of this medieval French town. Ximena shares the importance of pre-Hispanic Mexican ingredients to French cuisine - imagine French cuisine without pain au chocolat! Grab a coffee and pastry at the village before walking back to Ximena’s home to begin your Mexican/French cooking class in her kitchen. During your hands-on cooking class, learn to knead masa to make fresh tortillas, create a delicious soup or ceviche and learn techniques involved in making salsa in a molcajete. You will learn to cook three dishes from scratch during your cooking lesson that lasts about 1.5 hours. You will end your cooking lesson by learning the French technique for creating a creamy chocolate mousse! After cooking, sit down at the table to share the seasonal French/Mexican meal you helped prepare with Ximena. Your meal is paired with French wine!

• Private cooking class with your host Ximena
• Lunch
• French wine
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• All taxes, fees and handling charges

• Chicken tortilla soup or local fish ceviche (in the summer)
• Taco de pollo pibil (marinated chicken tacos)
• Salsa roja or salsa verde
• French chocolate mousse

Escape the busy life of Paris and explore a charming Medieval village just 30 minutes north of the Paris airport. Your host, Ximena, resides with her family in a traditional French home nestled in nature. In her home kitchen, participate in a hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn both French and Mexican culinary techniques. Having spent the first half of her career promoting France in Mexico, Ximena offers deep insights into French culture. She learned to cook from her mother and loves preparing Mexican dishes as they evoke cherished memories of her childhood and family. Ximena is excited to teach guests the art of French and Mexican cooking and to highlight Mexico’s influence on French cuisine!

Your experience also includes a brief walking tour of the Senlis village, where you’ll enjoy a coffee and pastry. The food will be complemented with French wine, making this a unique experience you won’t want to miss!

• Menu may vary depending on the season
• If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
• Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Private, personalized experience

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.