Market visit and Provençal cooking class (Avignon Tourisme partners)

The Market Visit and Provençal Cooking Class is a hands-on culinary experience in Avignon, in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, offered by cooking schools in the Avignon area and promoted through Avignon Tourisme partners. The operator and kitchen location vary by school, so the booking confirmation is the reliable source for the address and the length of time a particular school has been running. The class begins with a visit to a local market, commonly Les Halles d'Avignon, where the instructor selects seasonal vegetables, herbs, cheeses and other ingredients while explaining how to choose them. Participants then move to the school's kitchen to prepare a Provençal menu together. Typical dishes draw on regional cooking, such as vegetable-based starters, a main course with herbs and olive oil, and a dessert, so the balance runs mostly savoury with one sweet course. The listed price of roughly EUR 90-150 generally covers the market visit, ingredients, instruction and the meal eaten at the end, usually with wine; transport to the school, extra drinks and tips are not typically included. Classes are normally held in small groups so that everyone can cook, the pace is hands-on and relaxed, and English is commonly used, with other languages depending on the school. Vegetarian, allergy-friendly and other dietary substitutions are often possible when requested in advance, since menus are planned around the market purchases. Recipes are usually shared so dishes can be recreated at home. The class suits travellers wanting more than a tasting, and the market component is best experienced in the morning when stalls are fully stocked. Details such as exact duration should be confirmed with the chosen school.