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Host: Michèle

Paris, France

USD
$112-$128 per person

Classic French cooking in the 13th

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

Meet Michèle

Michèle grew up in a small town an hour outside of Paris and has lived in the Paris region for most of her life. A trained biologist who recently retired from teaching and research in her field, Michèle is passionate about cooking and inviting guests into her home to share classic French cuisine and culture. Michèle lives with her husband Patrice and her grown son Alexandre. Michèle now splits her time between Paris and the South of France, so be sure to ask Michèle about her recommendations for the Cote D’Azur area if you are heading there! Michèle is an avid traveler passionate about the arts, jazz and of course cooking.

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.

In-home meal: (3-8 guests) Join Michèle for a traditional French cooking experience in her cozy apartment in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Join Michèle and her husband Patrice, when he is available, for a meal featuring seasonal ingredients and classic French cooking techniques. Michèle enjoys showcasing dishes from around France. For your meal you might enjoy dishes a welcome drink followed by canapés with homemade salt crackers, followed by pissaladiere, a flatbread from the South of France with olives and caramelized onions. Then sit down to enjoy a three course meal starting with a first course of pureed pumpkin and chesnut soup, followed by a main of suprême of guinea fowl or chicken cooked in a creamy port sauce with mushrooms. End your meal with a sweet dessert.

Cooking experience: (3-8 guests) Be welcomed into Michèle and her husband Patrice's home for a traditional Paris cooking class. You will learn to cook two classic French dishes from scratch, such as a puréed verité soup and suprême of roasted guinea fowl. Enjoy learning about the tips and techniques involved in French cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with Michèle.

Notes: Please note that alcohol is included in the cost of your experience. Also please note that Michèle has one cat, so this experience may not be suitable for guests with severe cat allergies.

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.
  • Selection of canapés on homemade salt crackers
  • Pissaladiere, a flatbread from the South of France with olives and caramelized onions
  • Puréed pumpkin and chesnut soup
  • Suprême of guinea fowl or chicken with creamy port sauce and mushrooms
  • Tarte tatin
  • Selection of French cheeses

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
It was an honor to be hosted by Michele and Patrice in their Paris home. The view from the kitchen is incredible! Michelle taught us how to prepare an easy and classic French dish that we will definitely be recreating. She put so much thought and care into planning the meal including appetizers and a huge selection of cheeses. Most of all we really enjoyed getting to know Michele and Patrice.
- copper October 24, 2021
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Michèle

$112-$128 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $128 $112
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $128 $112
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 12:00pm-4:00pm 6:30pm-10:30pm

Meet Michèle

Michèle grew up in a small town an hour outside of Paris and has lived in the Paris region for most of her life. A trained biologist who recently retired from teaching and research in her field, Michèle is passionate about cooking and inviting guests into her home to share classic French cuisine and culture. Michèle lives with her husband Patrice and her grown son Alexandre. Michèle now splits her time between Paris and the South of France, so be sure to ask Michèle about her recommendations for the Cote D’Azur area if you are heading there! Michèle is an avid traveler passionate about the arts, jazz and of course cooking.

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.

In-home meal: (3-8 guests) Join Michèle for a traditional French cooking experience in her cozy apartment in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Join Michèle and her husband Patrice, when he is available, for a meal featuring seasonal ingredients and classic French cooking techniques. Michèle enjoys showcasing dishes from around France. For your meal you might enjoy dishes a welcome drink followed by canapés with homemade salt crackers, followed by pissaladiere, a flatbread from the South of France with olives and caramelized onions. Then sit down to enjoy a three course meal starting with a first course of pureed pumpkin and chesnut soup, followed by a main of suprême of guinea fowl or chicken cooked in a creamy port sauce with mushrooms. End your meal with a sweet dessert.

Cooking experience: (3-8 guests) Be welcomed into Michèle and her husband Patrice's home for a traditional Paris cooking class. You will learn to cook two classic French dishes from scratch, such as a puréed verité soup and suprême of roasted guinea fowl. Enjoy learning about the tips and techniques involved in French cooking before you sit down at the table to share the meal you helped prepare with Michèle.

Notes: Please note that alcohol is included in the cost of your experience. Also please note that Michèle has one cat, so this experience may not be suitable for guests with severe cat allergies.

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.
  • Selection of canapés on homemade salt crackers
  • Pissaladiere, a flatbread from the South of France with olives and caramelized onions
  • Puréed pumpkin and chesnut soup
  • Suprême of guinea fowl or chicken with creamy port sauce and mushrooms
  • Tarte tatin
  • Selection of French cheeses

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
It was an honor to be hosted by Michele and Patrice in their Paris home. The view from the kitchen is incredible! Michelle taught us how to prepare an easy and classic French dish that we will definitely be recreating. She put so much thought and care into planning the meal including appetizers and a huge selection of cheeses. Most of all we really enjoyed getting to know Michele and Patrice.
- copper October 24, 2021
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $128 $112
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $128 $112
Alcohol
 $18 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 12:00pm-4:00pm 6:30pm-10:30pm
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