Market Visit & Cooking Class In Nice

Begin your journey into the flavors of Nice with a hands-on experience blending culinary tradition and local culture. Stroll through the lively Cours Saleya or Libération market, where your guide shares stories and insights about these iconic places. This moment also offers a chance to interact with locals, observe daily life and soak in the vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere, where colors, aromas and voices bring the city to life.

As you explore the market, sample fresh produce grown in the surrounding countryside and meet passionate local vendors eager to share their know-how. Taste seasonal fruits, fragrant herbs and regional specialties while discovering the foundations of Niçois cuisine, shaped by history, geography and the sun-soaked landscapes of the Riviera that define Nice’s unique identity.

The experience then continues in the kitchen, where you learn to prepare traditional recipes using authentic techniques passed down through generations. Guided by your chef, you will chop, season and cook dishes such as socca, stuffed vegetables or pistou soup, gaining hands-on insight into the region’s culinary heritage and simple, flavorful cooking style.

After cooking, sit down to enjoy a four-course lunch paired with carefully selected local wines. Share the dishes you helped create, exchange stories with fellow guests and embrace the warm, welcoming spirit of Nice’s food traditions, celebrating an immersive, friendly and truly memorable culinary experience together.