"Fabulous Food Tour in Nice with Marion!"
said Steve_C - Sep 18, 2025
"Best Food & Wine Tour of Nice!"
said Erin C - Sep 11, 2025
"A delicious morning in Vieux Nice!!!!"
said 833jeanninen - Sep 26, 2025
"First thing you should do in Nice!"
said orsijamo - Jul 9, 2025
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The French Way, founded in 2012 by Marion Pansiot in Nice, offers intimate, expert-led culinary and wine experiences that celebrate France’s gastronomic heritage and art de vivre.
THE ORIGINAL
FOOD TOUR OF NICE
The French Way offers immersive food and leisure tours in Nice. Founded by Marion Pansiot in 2012, it showcases France’s culinary heritage through market tours, tastings, cooking classes, and wine experiences. From our original 25-tasting Nice food tour to bespoke events, every experience connects travellers with authentic, story-rich French culture..
THE EXPERIENCES
NICE'S ORIGINAL FOOD TOUR
81 €
Explore Vieux Nice on a 3.5-hour food tour with a local guide, tasting up to 25 dishes and sipping wines from nearby Provence. Visit top spots like Cours Saleya and Massena Square, skip the lines at the best artisans, and enjoy drinks along the way. Limited to 12 people for a personalized experience.
Runs regularly | 3 hours | 15 participants | Massena, Nice
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niçoise cooking class
200 €
Join a fun, immersive cooking class in the heart of Nice! Cook alongside a passionate chef in a charming kitchen with sea views, learning iconic Niçoise dishes and seasonal desserts. Afterward, enjoy your creations for lunch under century-old olive trees by a traditional Provençal pond. A truly joyful experience!
Runs regularly | 4 hours | 15 participants | La Madeleine, Nice
south of france wine tasting
90 €
Relax in an upscale wine boutique and taste five exceptional wines—sparkling, white, two rosés, and a red—paired with gourmet local bites. Join our English-speaking sommelier to explore Provence’s vineyards, discover why French rosés are celebrated, and enjoy a refined, memorable pre-dinner experience around a convivial, comfortable table.
Runs regularly | 1,5 hours | 15 participants | Port of Nice
discover organic wine
65 €
Experience an unforgettable wine journey in Nice’s vibrant Libération neighborhood. Led by an expert with 20+ years in winemaking, taste a curated selection of 100% organic wines from family vineyards, learn pairing secrets, and immerse yourself in French wine culture. An intimate, relaxed, and authentic adventure for every wine lover.
Runs regularly | 2 hours | 12 participants | Nice, Libération
taste the best french wine
200 €
Elevate your stay in Nice with a captivating 1.5-hour masterclass featuring four exceptional French wines paired with refined, handcrafted amuses-bouches. Hosted in a modern restaurant with one of the Riviera’s best wine lists, this intimate tasting—led by a bilingual sommelier—offers rare cuvées and an unforgettable, privileged French wine experience.
Runs regularly | 1.5 hours | 12 participants | Port of Nice
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cheese & wine masterclass
200 €
Nice’s French-Italian heritage offers a rich culinary journey. Stroll the Old Town with cultural insights, visit the Cours Saleya market, and enjoy 15 tastings—enough for breakfast and a light lunch—plus wine, olive oil, and a visit to a Baroque church.
Runs regularly | 3.5 hours | 12 participants |Old Town of Nice
NICE'S ORIGINAL
FOOD TOUR
81 €
Explore Vieux Nice on a 3.5-hour food tour with a local guide, tasting up to 25 dishes and sipping wines from nearby Provence. Visit top spots like Cours Saleya and Massena Square, skip the lines at the best artisans, and enjoy drinks along the way. Limited to 12 people for a personalized experience.
Runs regularly | 3 hours | 15 participants | Massena, Nice
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NIçOISE
COOKING CLASS
200 €
Join a fun, immersive cooking class in the heart of Nice! Cook alongside a passionate chef in a charming kitchen with sea views, learning iconic Niçoise dishes and seasonal desserts. Afterward, enjoy your creations for lunch under century-old olive trees by a traditional Provençal pond. A truly joyful experience!
Runs regularly | 4 hours | 15 participants | La Madeleine, Nice
South of France
WINE TASTING
90 €
Relax in an upscale wine boutique and taste five exceptional wines—sparkling, white, two rosés, and a red—paired with gourmet local bites. Join our English-speaking sommelier to explore Provence’s vineyards, discover why French rosés are celebrated, and enjoy a refined, memorable pre-dinner experience around a convivial, comfortable table.
Runs regularly | 1,5 hours | 15 participants | Le Port, Nice
DISCOVER
ORGANIC WINE
65 €
Experience an unforgettable wine journey in Nice’s vibrant Libération neighborhood. Led by an expert with 20+ years in winemaking, taste a curated selection of 100% organic wines from family vineyards, learn pairing secrets, and immerse yourself in French wine culture. An intimate, relaxed, and authentic adventure for every wine lover.
Runs regularly | 2 hours | 12 participants | Nice, Libération
TASTE THE BEST
FRENCH WINES
250 €
Elevate your stay in Nice with a captivating 1.5-hour masterclass featuring four exceptional French wines paired with refined, handcrafted amuses-bouches. Hosted in a modern restaurant with one of the Riviera’s best wine lists, this intimate tasting—led by a bilingual sommelier—offers rare cuvées and an unforgettable, privileged French wine experience.
Runs regularly | 1,5 hours | 15 participants | Le Port, Nice
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CHEESE & WINE
MASTERCLASS
Price Upon Request
Nice’s French-Italian heritage offers a rich culinary journey. Stroll the Old Town with cultural insights, visit the Cours Saleya market, and enjoy 15 tastings—enough for breakfast and a light lunch—plus wine, olive oil, and a visit to a Baroque church.
Runs regularly | 3,5 hours | 15 participants | Nice, Old Town
THE EXPERIENCES
Meet
MARION
Marion Pansiot is the happy owner of The French Way, a business she created in 2012 with the first food tour of Nice, that would not exist without the passionate food artisans she partners with for over a decade, the inspiring early mornings at the vibrant food markets and her favorite wine makers that she compares to poets.
Hailing from a family deeply rooted in the Burgundy viticulture scene, Marion’s passion for wine and food is contagious. Her extensive travels around the world, especially in Argentina and Asia, have enriched her understanding of diverse food cultures and wine making technics. Marion also studied History and History of art, which inspires her to create bespoke tours and classes around the culinary treasures of France, focusing on the History of ingredients and the evolution of recipes.
Through The French Way, Marion brings a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and cultural appreciation to wine and food enthusiasts and traveler's who are willing to discover France a different way.
Why not book a wine class...
As a wine educator with years of experience, Marion offers the equivalent of WSET Level 1 and 2 courses tailored for both individuals and professionals. Her background includes training private jet cabin crew and yacht teams, ensuring they have top-notch wine knowledge. Let’s explore the world of wine together!