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Caroline is a warm and hospitable host who is living her best life in her dream house, a lovely farmhouse surrounded by gardens and chickens in Maincy, a charming little French village. Maincy is a 45-min drive southeast of Paris. A mother of four, Caroline was once the mayor of her village Champdeuil! Caroline enjoys entertaining and often hosts friends and family at home. She enjoys cooking and sharing food with people because it is her way to express her love and looks forward to hosting guests for a French countryside experience. Your private French food experience takes place in Caroline's farmhouse and ends with a quick tour of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, her friend's chateau, one of the biggest reasons to visit Maincy. A stunning landmark with a fascinating history, the chateau is located in Maincy, a 25-min train ride away from Paris.
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 - 6 guests) Meet Caroline at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a 17th century masterpiece located in Maincy, a 40-min drive from Paris. It is the largest private estate listed as a historical monument in France with the founding French formal garden that inspired Versailles! After a coffee and snack, drive 5-min to Caroline's farmhouse. Begin your culinary journey by walking through her garden (weather permitting) and discussing the menu for the day. Next, join Caroline in her traditional French kitchen to learn to cook a seasonal French meal. During your hands-on French cooking class, you might sauté spinach for a roulette or whisk an aioli, the key to a velvety monkfish bourride (iconic fish stew), create a delicious vegetable side and learn techniques involved in making your main dish. You will learn to cook 2-3 dishes from scratch during your cooking lesson that lasts about 2 hours. After cooking, sit down at the table to share the authentic French meal you helped prepare with Caroline. Caroline pairs your meal with wine! Please note that your meal may include dishes that Caroline may have prepared in advance. You may be joined by a friend of Caroline's or one of her children during your experience. After your meal, return to the chateau with Caroline for a quick tour of this gorgeous and historic landmark.
Notes: Your experience includes pick up and drop off from the Melun train station, which is a 25-min train ride from Paris. Please include your arrival time in the notes field when making your booking or email Caroline directly and let her know. <br> Caroline is typically not available to host on weekends but can do so on occasion. Please try to request bookings during weekdays if possible for a better chance of confirmation.
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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.
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | Not offered | $170 | $150 |
| Alcohol | $0 per person | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 10:00am - 03:00pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
