This 2.5 hour walk at a traditional Parisian market is a hands-on introduction for families to the fascinating world of French cuisine. In the company of one of our food docents, we will shop in the market and learn how to make a simple and tasty French dish.
A family discovery of French food
Children will be given the task of searching out a list of selected ingredients needed to later prepare their specialty. Depending on the season and always with a focus on fresh produce, recipes can go from a Nicoise salad to a savory cake, stuffed vegetables, carpaccios of meat or fish, or even a fun bento box. With the help of your docent (a chef, food writer or Parisian epicure) we will walk through the Marché Aligre, a colorful and vibrant neighborhood market, stopping along the way to pick and taste various seasonal delicacies and learn about French culinary customs. Once we have found our necessary ingredients we will continue our walk to the nearby la Cocotte, culinary bookshop and food lab. located on one of the most "gastronomically oriented" street in Paris. Here we will sit down and assemble our dish of the day, according to the recipe.
Upon completion, we will enjoy our creations and a beverage (hot chocolate in winter, juice in summer) while discussing any other food related questions which may have come up over the course of our gastronomic experiment.
Ingredients for the recipe making are included in the price of this walk. If you so wish to make additional purchases, you may want to bring a sturdy bag or shopping basket or trolley.