Allison is an absolute wealth of knowledge about French food and wine, of French culture, and of French history. She was a real joy to work with for our 3-week Study Abroad program, and her extraordinary connections in the food, wine, and Champagne industry were endless.

Allison brings French food and culture to life! She worked beautifully with students of all abilities and taught them all a love of France and everything French. I will work with Allison again as soon as the world allows it.

– Jack, History Professor

We highly recommend the Belleville tour with Allison. She is a walking encyclopedia of this funky, passionate neighborhood. Allison is a long-time resident who generously shares her in-depth knowledge and, by doing so, preserves Belleville’s identity. As with most neighborhoods on the outskirts, gentrification has its sights on Belleville, and someday it will no longer exist in the way you will see and learn with Allison.

You will learn about Belleville’s humble beginnings, about its political passion, and its rich artistic atmosphere. Take the tour with Allison and catch her passion. You will not be disappointed! Merci Allison. Until next time!

– Paula and Tom, Clients

I love French food, French cheese, French markets, and French wine. Allison’s market tour was the highlight of my three-week stay in Paris. I learned how to shop in the market, which cheeses to choose, how to use spices such as espelette pepper and powdered vanilla.

What a fantastic learning experience even for an experienced cook! I cannot wait to share my experiences with my friends and family. I will be returning to Paris next year and will look forward to another session with Allison

– Susie, Client

Allison is a phenomenal chef, educator and tour guide. Our hospitality students from New York spend 3 weeks in Paris, and are enriched through her expertise in the industry, her passion for food, and her wealth of knowledge about French history and culture.

Allison’s teaching style and sense of humor allow her to engage with a diverse group of students and personalities in a way that leaves a lasting impact on them and spurs their curiosity for deeper learning. She is also so relatable and makes the experience fun!

– Thalia, Professor

My husband and I took Allison’s walking tour of Belleville and Ménilmontant. For 2 or 3 hours we strolled, learned about the history of the area, talked about French culture, and appreciated sights & street art that we would otherwise not have noticed. Allison is knowledgeable, personable, and just plain fun! We greatly enjoyed our time with her and look forward to spending more time with her on our next visit to Paris!

– Suzannah, Client