About this tour
A 3.5-hour hands-on cooking class paired with a market shopping tour and rooftop lunch in Lyon. You'll browse the Croix Rousse Market to select fresh produce, then cook French dishes like melon soup and beef with aubergine tatin in a private apartment kitchen before eating the 4-course meal you've prepared on the host's rooftop overlooking the city, with wine included.
Highlights
- Shop and handpick ingredients at Croix Rousse Market with your host
- Prepare melon soup, roast beef, and aubergine tatin in a home kitchen
- Eat your cooked meal on a rooftop with views across Lyon
- Four courses with wine, cheese, and French specialities
- Small-group format in a private apartment setting
- Wheelchair accessible, including kitchen and rooftop areas
- Public transport nearby; full address on confirmation voucher
What to expect
You'll start at Croix Rousse Market, where you and your host browse stalls to buy fresh ingredients for the day's recipes. Once you've gathered what you need, you'll head to the host's apartment kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. You'll prepare several French dishes — expect to be actively cooking, chopping, and plating rather than watching a demonstration.
After an hour or so of cooking, you'll move to the rooftop, where the meal you've prepared is served across four courses, accompanied by wine. The experience ends here; total time is 3.5 hours from start to finish.
What travellers say
- Market stop makes ingredients feel real, not just pantry staples
- Rooftop setting transforms a cooking class into a full meal experience
- Hands-on format — you cook what you eat, not a demo
- Wine and cheese included, no hidden costs at the end
- Fully wheelchair accessible from market to rooftop
- Address not revealed until confirmation voucher arrives
- Standing time in kitchen and market may tire less mobile guests
- Small rooftop may feel cramped in larger groups or bad weather
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone who wants to cook rather than just eat, and who's curious about French market culture and home cooking rather than restaurant technique. You'll be on your feet for the market portion and standing or moving in the kitchen, so reasonable mobility is needed. Let the host know about any food allergies or dietary requirements when you book — they'll plan the menu accordingly. The rooftop may be breezy or sunny depending on weather. Wine is included; alcohol isn't served to under-18s. The full address is sent with your confirmation voucher, not in advance. Wheelchair users can access all areas including the kitchen and rooftop.
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