PARIS
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The 15 most popular cooking & baking classes in Paris, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones travellers actually rate, and what each one really gets you on the day.
Cheese, wine and pastry tastings on a 3-hour Montmartre walk with Sacré Coeur views and stops at Place du Tertre and Moulin Rouge.
Most Popular“We loved our food and tour of Montmarte with Pierre-Edouard. We learned a ton about the neighborhood, saw beautiful spots and tasted the most delicious cheese, wine, chocolate and pastries. I would highly recommend this tour!”
A small-group Paris bakery tour with breakfast. Watch baguettes and pastries come to life, shape dough, and leave with fresh bread.
“The tour was so much fun. We got to see all parts of the facility and learn about how the products are made, how much is made each day and make bread and pastries ourselves. It was very informative and our guide kept us laughing. We had so much bread to take with us for…”
Learn French macaron techniques at Galeries Lafayette. Make 4 macarons, get recipes, and master shells and ganache in 1.5 hours.
“This was 10/10. Took my sister for her birthday and it was so clean and so delicious!”
Paris-style croissant baking at Maison Fleuret. Small group, English chef, hands-on laminated dough, take-home pastries.
“We had a lot of fun with our guide making croissants and other treats. She was great at explaining everything. The class was super smooth - she was well prepared and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend, and would take this class again! Both my kids (ages 11 and 12) loved this activity.”
Learn French macarons in a small chef-led class in Paris. Perfect meringue, ganache, and the crisp-shell/soft-center technique. Take home a box.
“Our instructor was great. There were kids in our group and she was really good at getting them involved. I have made macarons before but they were a fail. I hope to try these at home and be much better at making them!”
Family-friendly macaron baking class in Paris with an English pastry chef, hands-on piping, and fresh macarons to take home in 2 hours.
“Great activity for the kids! Super nice chef and kid friendly.”
Seine cruise and Eiffel Tower area macaron tasting: a 1-hour ride past Paris icons plus 2 French macarons for about $21.
“The views were amazing however we did queue over an hour for the boat tour”
Make Paris macarons in a small-group class at Studio Pâtisserie: learn the shell and filling method, taste your batch, and take home a recipe.
“Very interactive. Hands on and I learned all the meaningful tips. Maria was a hoot!”
Hands-on Paris bread class at Le Petit Mitron. Shape classic baguettes, La Parisse, and croissants, then take home recipes by email.
“We had the best time! Luce was a great interpreter and we learned so much! We would highly recommend this class!”
French pastry class near Sacré-Cœur in SoPi: pick macarons, croissants, tarts, or champagne ganache and master techniques in English.
“My husband and I did this with our two daughters. We loved it! We will be trying to make macarons ourselves at home. Our teacher was great!”
Small-group croissant class in Paris with Chef Léo. Hands-on folding, science, and warm samples, plus a take-home recipe.
“It was a very nice morning. We learned how to make croissants and panne au chocolates. Our chef Leo was a very good guide and nice guy. We will come again”
Learn to make Paris macarons in a small, hands-on class with Chef Noémie, then enjoy tea or coffee and take recipes home.
“Great experience. Actually learned to bake macaroons and enjoyed them fresh out of the oven. Small, quaint, and great experience.”
Full-day French cooking in Paris: small-group market prep, classic techniques, and a 3-course lunch with wine and cheese near the Latin Quarter.
“Luc was an amazing chef and teacher! There were 10 of us and he was able to make us all feel at home and to give each of us personal time. The kitchen and equipment were perfect for our needs with plenty of space for all of us to work and observe. The food was…”
A 2.5-hour Montmartre walking tour packed with meringue, artisan chocolate, crepes, an éclair, macarons, and cocoa tastings.
“This was one of the best food tours I’ve been on. The food was amazing and our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. Overall I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you Olivia for a truly special day!”
Small-group French cooking in the Latin Quarter: market tour, classic techniques, and a full lunch with wine and cheese.
“We had a wonderful time. The chef was fantastic — very clear in his explanations, patient, and friendly. The food we made was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys good food and learning something new.”
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